Advanced organ transplant care
Being told that you or a loved one needs a transplant can feel overwhelming—but you’re not alone. At the Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas – Abdominal Transplant Center, our doctors diagnose, treat, and manage care for adults (18 years and older) who need a kidney transplant. We also provide compassionate, comprehensive care for living kidney donors.
Our highly specialized transplant surgeons partner with you and your family to create a personalized care plan tailored to your needs. Using the latest surgical techniques, we provide advanced transplant options for patients in need of an organ. The Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas Abdominal Transplant Center is approved by the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) to provide kidney transplant services.
We treat complex transplant cases and offer a full range of transplant options. You’ll be cared for by a dedicated, multispecialty team, giving you access to the expertise of specialists across multiple disciplines.
Our fellowship-trained, board-certified transplant surgeons have extensive experience in organ transplantation and long-term transplant care. They work alongside a comprehensive team of transplant professionals—including transplant coordinators, physician assistants, nurses, advanced practice providers, social workers, dietitians, pharmacists, and more—to support you at every step of your journey. We collaborate closely with specialists at Dell Medical School and The University of Texas at Austin, sharing the latest research, diagnostic tools, and treatment innovations. This collaboration allows us to continually advance surgical techniques and therapies to improve transplant outcomes.
A Story of Hope, Healing, and Family at Ascension Seton
Meet Julie and her family — a testament to love, strength, and the life-changing power of organ donation. After battling end-stage kidney disease, Julie received the ultimate gift: a second chance at life. Her daughter, Kelli, stepped up to be a living donor — and through the National Kidney Registry’s paired exchange program, Kelli's donation made it possible for Julie to receive a perfect match. Julie’s son, Ryan, supported both Julie and her daughter every step of the way as their caregiver.
At the heart of this journey is Nicole Turgeon, MD, Transplant Director at our Abdominal Transplant Center at Dell Seton Medical Center at UT Austin. Dr. Turgeon and her expert multidisciplinary team guide patients through every step of the transplant process — offering personalized care, cutting-edge techniques, and compassionate support for both recipients and donors.
A partnership between Ascension Seton and UT Health Austin
The collaboration between Ascension Seton and UT Health Austin, the clinical practice of the Dell Medical School, brings together medical professionals, medical school learners, and researchers, who are all part of the integrated mission of transforming healthcare delivery and redesigning the academic health environment to better serve society. This collaboration allows us to provide you with a team of highly specialized providers who are at the forefront of the latest research, diagnostic, and technological developments.
Schedule a consultation with a transplant specialist
Before you are considered for a transplant, you will have a thorough medical evaluation. We start by listening to you, to understand you and your health. During your consultation, ask us your questions—big and small. Your evaluation may involve a variety of tests, including advanced imaging, chest x-rays, consultations, an electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) test, laboratory testing, physical exams, stress tests and more. These test results help your care team to determine if a transplant is right for you.