Keck Medicine of USC Blog | Organ Transplant and Donation

April 2, 2026

Meet Mark Sturdevant, MD
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March 27, 2026

What Should Patients Look for in an Organ Transplant Center?
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March 27, 2026

How Long Does a Transplanted Heart Last?
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April 2, 2026

Meet Mark Sturdevant, MD
Dr. Sturdevant is a transplant surgeon with the USC Transplant Institute, part of Keck Medicine of USC. He specializes in...
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March 27, 2026

What Should Patients Look for in an Organ Transplant Center?
Mark Sturdevant, MD, a transplant surgeon with the USC Transplant Institute, lists key differentiators. An organ transplant is a second...
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March 27, 2026

How Long Does a Transplanted Heart Last?
Heart transplant surgeon Raymond Lee, MD, explains what patients can expect after a heart transplant — including how long the...
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March 27, 2026

People with Health Complications Can Still Be Kidney Donors. Here’s How.
A Keck Medicine of USC transplant expert explains how coordinated care before, during and after surgery can protect kidney donors...
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March 2, 2026

Meet Saro Khemichian, MD 
Dr. Khemichian is a transplant hepatologist at Keck Medicine of USC who cares for patients across the full spectrum of...
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February 9, 2026

Meet Serge Kobsa, MD, PhD
Dr. Kobsa is a cardiac surgeon with Keck Medicine of USC and associate director of the USC George and Meryl...
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June 30, 2025

What Causes Chronic Kidney Disease?
Chronic kidney disease is a serious, progressive illness that results from a wide range of causes. A kidney specialist shares...
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April 3, 2025

Meet Helen Han, MD
Dr. Han is a transplant hepatologist with Keck Medicine of USC who specializes in treating patients with liver diseases. She treats...
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April 2, 2025

How You Can Qualify to Be a Living Kidney Donor
What you need to know about donating a kidney A kidney transplant, which helps patients with kidney disease, including advanced...
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April 2, 2025

How to Get Added to a Lung Transplant Waiting List
A Keck Medicine of USC expert explains the eligibility and evaluation processes. If you or a loved one is dealing...
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April 1, 2025

Fit for Donation: Health Requirements to Be a Living Organ Donor
When living organ donors need to improve their health, Keck Medicine of USC’s Donate Well Program helps them shape up....
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