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Patient Education About Lung Transplants from University of Colorado Hospital

The transition from chronic illness to having a healthy transplanted lung(s) calls for many psychological and social lifestyle changes. It is important for you to understand both the Lung Transplant Process and how to stay healthy after the transplant so that you can return to a normal life.

Lung Transplant: Getting a Second Opinion

A lung transplant is a major surgery. It is important to feel comfortable with both your doctors and the staff, as you will spend much time with them. University of Colorado Hospital is happy to offer a second opinion and to work with you if you choose to come to our hospital for your surgery.

All first appointments must be initiated by a referring doctor.

Lung Transplant Support Groups

Lung and Heart Transplant Support Group

Anschutz Medical Campus
Anschutz Outpatient Pavilion
1635 Aurora Court
Room 2006/2005 on the 2nd Floor
Aurora, CO 80045

  • Meets the fourth Monday of the month from 3 p.m. to approximately 5 p.m.
  • Meetings feature introductions, social time and an educational guest speaker.
  • Lung transplant and heart transplant candidates, recipients, support family or friends, and medical staff are invited to attend.
  • Beverages are provided.

For more information, contact Terry de Leon, support group coordinator, at (303) 344-0830 or terrydeleon@comcast.net.

The Lung and Heart Transplant Support Group reaches throughout the Rocky Mountain region and beyond. If you live outside the Denver area and cannot attend the group meeting, we also extend our connection through the Internet, e-mail and phone.

For further information, please contact the Lung and Heart Transplant social worker, Kristy Powell, at (720) 848-2257.

Additional Lung Transplant Resources

UNOS

Donor Alliance

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