General Information
Founded in July 1973, the Transplant Center performed the first kidney transplant in January of 1974. The state-of-the-art Transplant Center provides comprehensive treatment for diseases of the kidney. The Center offers consultations for renal transplantation, vascular access for dialysis patients and general surgery. Additionally, the center provides support for patients and family members at weekly support group meetings. More than 400 patients have received kidney transplants at center.
Our mission is to perform organ transplants for those people who need them, regardless of race, sex, or religion. We pride ourselves in our honesty, sensitivity, and commitment to quality care.
Services
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Kidney Transplant
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Vascular Access
- General Surgery
Physicians/Medical Staff
Clive O. Callender, M.D., F.A.C.S., Director and Chief of Transplant Center
Arturo Hernandez, M.D.,
Transplant Surgeon
John D. Robinson, Ed.D, M.P.H, Professor, Departments of Surgery and Psychiatry,
Transplant Psychologist
Curtis L. Yeager, CPTC, Administrative Coordinator
Patricia Tolson, RN, B.S.N., Clinical Transplant Coordinator
Jacquelyn Vaughan, RN, B.S.N., C.C.T.C. Clinical Transplant Coordinator
Mary Reid, Data Coordinator
Linda Gerald, Medical Secretary
Location, Hours, Appointments
Howard University Hospital
Towers Building, Suite 4200
2041 Georgia Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20060
Phone: (202) 865-1443
Fax: (202) 865-4462
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Appointment:
Please call (202) 865-1443 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Monday - Friday
24-hour Number: (202) 865-6100 Page Operator
24-Hour Prescription Line: (202) 865-1444
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