University Health Transplant Institute
@UnivTransplant
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University Health Transplant Institute performs adult (lung, liver, kidney), pediatric (liver, kidney) and live donor (liver, kidney) transplants.
San Antonio, TX
Joined January 2011
In 2021, Meredith needed a second kidney transplant. Her friend Jill didn’t hesitate—she donated through a donor chain, saving Meredith’s life. Now, Meredith embraces every moment and advocates for living donation. Learn more:
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Join us in congratulating Dr. Jeslina Raj as the new Medical Director of the Transplant Wellness Center (TIWC) @UnivHealthSA! A leader in transplant, cancer care & behavioral health, Dr. Raj is dedicated to holistic, compassionate care for patients and families.
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RT @LeoLopez3MD: “My sense of smell has been nonexistent since getting COVID. It comes back every once in a while, but it doesn’t last more…
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Pre- & post-transplant patients and caregivers—join our 2025 Adult Transplant Support Group at University Health! 💙 A safe space to share, learn and connect. 📅 First session: Thurs, Feb 6 📍 Education Conference Room, 2nd floor, Rio Tower Sessions: 1st Thurs/month.
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After nearly 10 years on the transplant list, 16-year-old Jack finally got his kidney! Despite 100% PRA and failed desensitization attempts, he never gave up. Now, he calls his new kidney “freedom.” 💙💚 Huge thanks to his donor & our relentless team! #KidneyTransplantJourney
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RT @UnivHealthSA: When Caroline married Lamar Garrett she joined him in something he’s been doing for 58 years - routinely donating blood.…
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RT @UnivHealthSA: If you have a nagging cough that continues after you recover from the flu, it may be caused by inflammation. Dr. Jason Bo…
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Our team spoke at the Kidney Warriors Matter Support Group, sharing insights on dialysis, transplant and living donation. Dr. Patel called transplant life-changing, Dr. Thomas emphasized donor safety, and Shanna Puente urged patients to share their stories. 💙💚💙💚
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Eight years ago, Mark received the gift of life—a life-saving lung transplant. A former Austin police officer, he battled chronic asthma and a devastating diagnosis before choosing to fight for a second chance. Today, he lives with gratitude, faith and his growing family 💚💙💚💙
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RT @LeoLopez3MD: “How can we tell the difference between those (rsv/flu) and COVID”? A member of the community submitted this question on…
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Shoutout to our amazing Transplant teams, friends, and family for joining the 40th @CF_Foundation South Texas Tower Climb & Run! Together, we conquered 952 steps at the Tower of Americas, raising funds to find a cure for CF. Let’s keep climbing toward hope! 💜 #CysticFibrosis
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RT @UnivHealthSA: Don't miss the community #blooddrive we're hosting with @KSATNews on Jan. 27 & 28. 💙 The University Health Blood Bus wil…
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RT @UnivHealthSA: Where else can one run 1-mile followed by running the 952 steps to the top of the @TowerOfAmericas? Our University Heal…
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Shout-out to Genie Gooden Gudino for presenting at the ASTS Symposium on a dietitian-led weight loss program for living liver donors! Her work expands donor eligibility and transforms lives. Congrats, Genie! 👏💚 #LivingDonation #HealthAndWellness #ASTSSymposium
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RT @UnivHealthSA: Did you know that 1 single #blooddonation can save up to 3 lives? 🩸 Join the community #blooddrive we're hosting with @K…
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RT @UnivHealthSA: Did you know 1 in 3 San Antonians has prediabetes? 😦 Often with mild symptoms, you might not even know. Get tested today…
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6 years post-transplant, Rene reflects on his journey: from battling cirrhosis to receiving Amber's life-saving gift. Now 7 years sober, he shares hope: 'Take it one day at a time, cherish family, and don’t sweat the small stuff.' Grateful, giving back, and thriving. 💚
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RT @UnivHealthSA: - All hospital services, including surgeries and radiology procedures will continue as scheduled. - All procedures at o…
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RT @UnivHealthSA: We honored Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream by marching with our #community in the largest #MLKMarch in the country. 🇺🇸…
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RT @ksatnews: January is #NationalBloodDonorMonth. Be a lifeline for people in our community and register to give blood at the @UnivHealthS…
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