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Miami Transplant Institute Performs 500th Lung Transplant

Miami Transplant Institute (MTI), a joint program between Jackson Health System and UHealth – University of Miami Health System, has reached a major milestone: its 500th lung transplant.

Man Diagnosed with Rare Autoimmune Disease Beats the Odds with Life-Saving Lung Transplant at Miami Transplant Institute

Despite the obstacles, by the second week at Jackson Memorial’s ICU, the team removed his ventilator and began preparing him for transplant. Slowly, Martinez began to respond – both physically and emotionally.

South Florida Man with End-Stage Lung Disease Saved with Double-Lung Transplant at Miami Transplant Institute

A Venezuelan native, Orlando Guerra, 61, moved to the United States in November 2019 to provide a better opportunity for his family.

Man suffering from severe lung scarring for three years receives life-saving double-lung transplant at the Miami Transplant Institute

“And the team at MTI and at Jackson – they are the absolute best” he continued. “I try to tell them each and every chance I get that they make a huge difference.”

Novel operation performed by Jackson‘s Lung Center in South Florida helps woman diagnosed with emphysema gain her life back

Sherri DiLorenzo, 65, has lived her life with a cigarette in her hand.

man lying on hospital stretcher intubated

Jackson’s former chief of obstetrics and director of maternity services receives life-saving double-lung transplant from The Lung Center and the Miami Transplant Institute

During his visit, Dr. Yasin received news that would forever change his life.

Two Lung Cancer Patients’ Lives Saved at Miami Transplant Institute

Transplantation is possible for cancer patients who meet specific criteria, which includes exhausting all other treatment options.