Abdominal transplant surgeons at WashU Medicine use the latest advances to care for people undergoing liver and kidney transplantation.
Our abdominal transplant surgeons specialize in liver, kidney, pancreas and bile duct surgery, including transplants and procedures to remove tumors.
We are among the most experienced in the country in transplant surgery for adults and children. Our expertise in living donation and machine perfusion allows us to reduce long wait times for donated organs for some people. We also specialize in minimally invasive treatment options that can reduce recovery times and get people back to living their lives.
Patient-centered transplant care
The WashU Medicine and Barnes-Jewish Transplant Center is redefining what’s possible in transplant — offering more answers, more options and more hope to patients facing the most challenging diagnoses.
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Top hospitals in Missouri
Expert physicians
personalized care
Call us for an appointment: 314-747-9889
Our expertise
Whether you seek treatment for liver cancer, have kidney failure or need help with a pancreas or bile duct issue, we offer specialized care from providers who are leaders in their fields.
Why choose us for transplant surgery
- We are consistently recognized as the top hospitals in St. Louis and Missouri, and among the top hospitals in the country, according to U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals rankings.
- We are part of a team of expert WashU Medicine physicians, providing care across all specialties.
- We perform clinical trials and scientific research, giving you access to the latest knowledge and techniques.
Among the nation’s best
The transplant surgery team at WashU Medicine and Barnes-Jewish Hospital is among the most experienced in the nation.
Did you know?
Our team was the first in the United States to perform a robotic liver transplant. Our expertise with advanced types of transplant surgery makes it possible for us to help more people waiting for an organ transplant.
Our locations
Our team
Gregory R. Martens, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor of Surgery
Section of Transplant Surgery
Division of General Surgery
- Phone: 314-747-9889
Jason R. Wellen, MD, MBA
Professor of Surgery
Section of Transplant Surgery
Division of General Surgery
Director, Kidney and Pancreatic Transplantation
- Phone: 314-747-9889
Jennifer Yu, MD, MPHS
Assistant Professor of Surgery
Section of Transplant Surgery
Division of General Surgery
Director, General Surgery Residency Program
Program Director, General Surgery Residency
Transplant for liver cancer
Patient story
Before transplant, I said my goodbyes, and I woke up and said hello. I have a second chance at life. I appreciate everything more now.
Mike
