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Pancreas Transplant

Vanderbilt Health is one of only two pancreas transplant programs in Tennessee, offering new hope and longer life to patients since 1989. Our team offers compassionate, advanced care when your pancreas can no longer produce insulin and other medical therapies stop working.

Meet Your Care Team

William C. Crannell

William C. CrannellMD

    Dialysis Access, Kidney and Pancreas Transplant, Laparoscopic Kidney Donor Surgery, Pancreas Transplantation, Renal Transplantation, Surgical Problems in Patients with Kidney Disease, Transplant Surgery
Bernard J. Dubray
4.8

Bernard J. DubrayJr, MD

    Dialysis Access, Kidney and Pancreas Transplant, Laparoscopic Kidney Donor Surgery, Pancreas Transplantation, Pediatric Kidney Transplant, Pediatric Surgery, Renal Transplantation
Rachel C. Forbes
4.8

Rachel C. ForbesMD, MBA, FACS

    Dialysis Access, Kidney and Pancreas Transplant, Laparoscopic and Robotic Donor Surgery, Pancreas Transplantation, Pediatric Kidney Transplant, Pediatric Surgery, Renal Transplantation
Laura A. Hickman

Laura A. HickmanMD, MS

    Dialysis Access, Kidney and Pancreas Transplant, Laparoscopic and Robotic Donor Surgery, Pancreas Transplantation, Pediatric Surgery, Renal Transplantation, Renal/Kidney Transplantation
Charles A. Mouch

Charles A. MouchMD

    Kidney and Pancreas Transplant, Renal Transplantation, Transplant Surgery
David Shaffer

David ShafferMD

    Dialysis Access, Kidney and Pancreas Transplant, Pancreas Transplantation, Pediatric Kidney Transplant, Pediatric Surgery, Renal Transplantation, Renal/Kidney Transplantation
Laura A. Binari
4.9

Laura A. BinariMD

    Kidney and Pancreas Transplant, Nephrology
Kelly A. Birdwell
4.9

Kelly A. BirdwellBA, MD, MSCI

    Kidney Transplantation, Kidney and Pancreas Transplant, Nephrology
Anthony J. Langone
4.8

Anthony J. LangoneMD

    Amyloidosis, Kidney Transplantation, Kidney and Pancreas Transplant, Nephrology
Bonnie A. Sarrell
4.9

Bonnie A. SarrellMD

    Kidney and Pancreas Transplant, Nephrology
Heidi M. Schaefer
4.9

Heidi M. SchaeferMD

    Kidney Transplantation, Kidney and Pancreas Transplant, Nephrology
Saed H. Shawar
4.9

Saed H. ShawarMBBS

    Kidney Transplantation, Kidney and Pancreas Transplant, Nephrology
April L. Demers
4.9

April L. DemersAPRN, MSN, BSN

    End Stage Kidney Disease, Kidney and Pancreas Transplant, Renal Transplantation, Surgical Problems in Patients with Pancreas Disease, Transplant, Transplant Surgery
Tina Nguyen

Tina NguyenBSN, MSN, APRN

    Kidney and Pancreas Transplant, Renal Transplantation, Transplant, Transplant Surgery
Princess J. Shelton
5

Princess J. SheltonFNP

    Kidney and Pancreas Transplant, Renal Transplantation, Transplant, Transplant Surgery

Why Choose Pancreas Transplant at Vanderbilt

  • conference, Team approach, people, staff, partners
    Team approach

    We work together to ensure that you receive the comprehensive care you need. Our team members collaborate with each other, as well as with experts in other medical disciplines, to provide you with individual care that addresses your unique needs.

  • lightning bolt, Innovation, advanced
    Innovation

    Our researchers are dedicated to developing new and more effective approaches to care. We not only apply the latest research, but also pioneer some of the latest innovations. You may have access to treatments before they are widely available.

  • medication, pills, tablets, pharmacy services
    Coordinated pharmacy services

    Our transplant pharmacists offer the highest level of care and expertise for transplant patients. Each transplant pharmacist works directly with doctors and staff to monitor patients' care plans.

  • conversations, dialog, word bubbles, Support
    Support services

    Our transplant center provides many support services, including social workers, transplant pharmacists and a dedicated nurse coordinator. They will guide you through the transplant process. We also offer a unique return-to-work program to help you resume employment and restore your emotional and financial well-being.

Tests, Treatments and Services

We offer a full range of tests, treatments and services, including:
  • Pancreas transplant after kidney transplant
  • Kidney-pancreas transplant

Locations

1301 Medical Center Drive, Suite 2501
Nashville, TN 37232
1500 21st Avenue South, Suite 3400
Nashville, TN 37212
Today's hours:8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
800 Weatherly Drive, Suite 201B
Clarksville, TN 37043