Mayo Clinic in Arizona launches new lung transplant program
July 31
Mayo Clinic in Arizona announced the launch of a new lung transplant program offering restored function and hope to patients facing the most advanced stages of lung disease.
In June 2025, the Mayo Clinic in Arizona announced the addition of lung transplantation to its organ transplant program. The program delivers world-class care to critically ill patients battling end-stage lung disease who need a lung transplant to survive and restore their quality of life.
The new Mayo Clinic in Arizona Lung Transplant Program offers a multidisciplinary team of medical and surgical experts in the Southwest, supported by clinical innovation from across Mayo Clinic, bringing unparalleled experience and the latest in research-driven care to every patient.
Dr. Jonathan D’Cunha, Surgical Director of the Lung Transplant Program, joined “Arizona Horizon” to discuss the early successes of the program and what the future could bring for lung transplants.
Photos courtesy of the Scherer Family and Mayo Clinic in Arizona
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