Meet the Liver Transplant Team

Families dealing with the overwhelming nature of a chronic childhood disease need innovative care and strong integrated support. Our unique multidisciplinary team at Children's Hospital Colorado is here to develop pre- and post-transplant treatment options for our patients.

Our liver transplant team includes:

• Experienced transplant surgeons in both liver transplant and pediatric surgery.
• Pediatric transplant hepatologists specialize in the care and management of children with end-stage liver disease both before and after surgery. All of our specialists are CAQ Board Certified in Transplant Hepatology.
• Pediatric anesthesiologists specialize in keeping kids safe and pain-free during transplant surgery.
• The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) is a specialized critical care unit that is staffed 24/7 with pediatric intensivists (doctors), pediatric nurses, respiratory therapists and others. Each specialist is trained in the most advanced medical techniques needed to care for children who are critically ill.
• Pediatric interventional radiologists assist with the unique needs of the pediatric transplant candidates and recipients.
• Dedicated pediatric infectious disease specialists focus on the unique issues in solid organ transplantation and help optimize outcomes.
• Transplant coordinators are instrumental in the management of care of these children and the education of their families before, during and after transplantation.
• Psychologists help kids who require or have undergone liver transplant develop plans for coping with the stress related to transplantation.
• Transplant pharmacists have training specific to the needs of kids, which helps to provide safe and effective use of highly specialized medications.
• Dietitians help maximize the nutritional status of the child while awaiting a transplant and during the recovery phase.
• Nurses care for pediatric liver transplant recipients to provide excellent care and help parents understand the daily management of their child’s medication compliance and overall well-being.
• Social workers provide individual as well as family counseling and support.
• Transplant financial coordinators assist parents with navigating insurance approvals and insurance benefits.

Resources:

• Meet Dr. Wachs, liver transplant surgeon. 
• Meet Dr. Sundaram, pediatric transplant hepatologist.
• Learn more about pediatric liver transplants at Children’s Colorado.