Thank you for choosing MedStar Georgetown Transplant Institute for your liver transplant or living donation.
MedStar Georgetown Transplant Institute is one of the largest liver transplant centers in the region, with 120+ transplants a year. Our commitment to our patients translates to excellent outcomes that exceed the national average.
The following interactive learning tools contain important information you will need to know before your liver transplant or living donation evaluation.
Please take the time to review these educational materials, to increase your understanding of the process, which will help make you a partner in your care.
Liver transplant recipient education
Please watch this 30‑minute liver transplant education video before coming to your in‑person evaluation at MedStar Georgetown Transplant Institute.
We also ask that your support person—or anyone who helps with your care—watches it too. After you finish the video, we can answer any questions you have during your clinic visit.
Liver transplant video (password: medstar)
Liver transplant video (Spanish) (password: medstar)
Education for liver transplant candidates
Pre-Liver Transplant Handbook
Learn about the liver, transplant process, surgery and care after surgery → (We need handbook)
UNOS: What Every Patient Needs to know
UNOS: Liver Allocation
Learn about about the liver allocation system
UNOS: Multiple Listings
Click here for frequently asked questions about listing for a transplant at multiple locations
Nutrition Guidelines for Liver Disease
(attach our pamphlet)
Financial Guide for Transplant Patients and Families
(attach our pamphlet)
Education for Living Donor Candidates
What You Need to Know About Living Donor Liver Transplant
Living Liver Donation handbook
Click here → (need handbook)
National Living Donor Assistance Program
Learn how living organ donors can get help with travel expenses, lost wages, and dependent care
Support groups
MedStar Georgetown Transplant Institute support groups offer an opportunity for discussion where patients can share their transplant experience and ask questions. All adult patients (pretransplant & post-transplant), their families, and caregivers are welcome to join.
For more information, contact Page Albrecht at 202-444-0439 or page.n.albrecht@medstar.net or contact Andrea Danner at 202-444-1742 or andrea.c.danner@medstar.net.