Texas Children's Pediatric  Lung Transplant Program Lung transplant main History of program Referrals and insurance Evaluation process Frequently asked questions Planning your stay Life after lung transplantation Resources

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Texas Children's Pediatric Lung Transplant Program is among the largest pediatric lung transplantation programs in the world and is 1 of only 2 institutions performing over 10 pediatric lung transplants per year. With a median wait time of less than 4 months, it offers a shorter wait time than most other pediatric programs. Texas Children's highly experienced, multidisciplinary team has transplanted lungs in children from all areas of the United States.

Our commitment
The physicians and staff of Texas Children's Pediatric Lung Transplant Program are committed to providing patients with excellent medical care, honest and timely communication, and multidisciplinary team care. Through quality improvement and clinical research, our mission is to make the outcomes of the future even better than they are today.

Insurance information
If Texas Children's is not listed on a prospective patient's insurance, a Texas Children's financial counselor will work with the insurance company on behalf of the patient and family. In many cases, we have been successful in having the program added as an approved provider.