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Tampa General Hospital achieves historic transplant milestone

Tampa General Hospital (TGH) recently earned the commendable title of the top transplant center in the United States for the year 2024, after successfully completing a record-breaking 889 transplant procedures within that year. This figure not only establishes the hospital's elite status but also sets a new national benchmark for the number of transplants performed in a single year.

In achieving this remarkable feat, TGH outperformed other prominent medical institutions such as Mayo Clinic Hospital Arizona, University of California San Francisco Medical Center, and The Cleveland Clinic Foundation. Historically ranked fourth for transplant volume the previous year, Tampa General Hospital's leap to the first position showcases its exceptional healthcare delivery and patient-centered focus.

President and CEO John Couris emphasized that this achievement reflects TGH's commitment to providing outstanding patient outcomes. He noted, "Tampa General is not just one of the nation's leading academic health systems; it is now the first choice in America for patients in need of a transplant." This significant milestone highlights the hospital's integration of cutting-edge medical research and advanced technology into its operational framework.

The determination of hospital rankings relies not only on the volume of procedures performed but also serves as a reliable indicator of patient outcomes. Research indicates that a higher number of procedures correlates with increased surgeon proficiency, facilitating better patient outcomes. This data illustrates TGH's pivotal role in the transplant community, where patients undergoing intricate procedures require highly specialized care. The Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients echoes this sentiment, confirming the impressive outcomes associated with TGH's transplant services.

Dr. Kiran Dhanireddy, the vice president and chief of the TGH Transplant Institute, reflected on the impact of such achievements on patient care, stating, "Behind every number is a patient who has a greater chance of living a long and healthy life because of the world-class team at the TGH Transplant Institute." This emphasis on patient welfare is central to TGH's mission to save lives.

In addition to achieving the highest transplant volume, TGH's transplant reasoning includes:

• - 500 kidney transplants,
• - 110 living donor kidney transplants,
• - 279 liver transplants,
• - 5 living donor liver transplants,
• - 51 heart transplants,
• - 42 lung transplants,
• - 3 heart and lung transplants,
• - 14 kidney and pancreas transplants.

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of its Transplant Institute last June, Tampa General Hospital reflects on a history that began in 1974, culminating in over 14,000 successful transplant surgeries. This remarkable statistic underscores the hospital's commitment to advancing transplant surgery over half a century.

About Tampa General Hospital

Tampa General Hospital is a not-for-profit academic health system and stands as one of the largest hospitals in the U.S., with a capacity of 981 beds. It is the region's sole provider for Level 1 trauma and comprehensive burn care, earning recognition as the highest-ranked local hospital in U.S. News & World Report's 2024-2025 Best Hospitals listings.

In health specialties evaluated, TGH is proud to have ranking specialties within the top 20 and top 50 nationwide. More than just a healthcare institution, TGH is recognized as a model of excellence in the 2022 Fortune/Meritive 100 Top Hospitals list. This commitment to healthcare not only highlights TGH's technical achievements but also its dedication to community care, providing approximately $240.3 million in benefits to underinsured patients in fiscal year 2022.

Through initiatives that encompass a network of outpatient locations and community health programs, TGH ensures that medical expertise is accessible to everyone, regardless of their socioeconomic status. Its extensive operational capabilities include advanced medical technologies, a nationally accredited stroke center, and specialized services for pediatrics, rehabilitation, and mental health.

To learn more about Tampa General Hospital and its innovative healthcare solutions, visit TGH's official website.