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A Complete Heart Program Completely Dedicated To You
You never stop hoping. And at the AdventHealth Transplant Institute, our world-renowned transplant experts are a part of the #1 hospital in Orlando that will never stop working for you.
Our Dedication, Your Confidence
To see the latest statistics and data about our heart transplant program, visit the Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients.
Your Heart Treatment Plan
Evaluation
We're working toward the same goal: a successful heart transplant that will help you live a longer, healthier, fuller life. Our evaluation process is designed to make sure there's a clear path to achieving that goal.
Waiting List
Our median transplant wait time is just 2.8 months and our care team is dedicated to caring for you and your support system.
Surgery
Find peace of mind with a heart transplant team that combines state-of-the-art technology and collaborative care for patients with advanced heart failure.
Staying Healthy
We'll guide your recovery every step of the way, empowering you with the information, tools and resources you need to care for your new heart.
Where Expertise Meets Experience.
Linda Bogar, MD
Dr. Bogar earned her medical degree and completed her surgical and cardiothoracic transplant fellowships at Temple University in Philadelphia, PA. She later finished a cardiothoracic surgery residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA.
Naveen Bellam, MD, MPH
Transplant Cardiologist
"The opportunity to apply cutting-edge science and technology to help others is the greatest gift."
Simon Shakar, MD
Transplant Cardiologist
"Patients with advanced heart failure like to see a reassuring, methodical, knowledgeable physician. I am a transplant cardiologist because I try to be that physician."
See Their Story"We're blessed for the amazing individuals on the transplant team. And even more blessed to have this heart."
- Kathleen Shevchik-Williams, Wife of Heart Transplant Patient