A National Leader in Heart Transplantation
Our unique combination of equitable access to care, responsibly assertive approach to organ acceptance and excellent post-transplant survival outcomes has resulted in unprecedented program growth and has made Piedmont Heart Institute a national leader in heart transplantation. Led by renowned transplant physicians and surgeons with decades of collective experience, our multidisciplinary team delivers comprehensive, integrated care for advanced heart failure, with a focus on promoting long-term health and wellbeing.
Why Choose Piedmont
- Transplants performed: 103 (Highest in Georgia)
- Top 5 largest heart transplant program in the country by volume.
- Median time to transplant: 1.5 months (National average 2.6 months)
- Greater than 91% 1- year survival rate (National average 91.82%)
- Top 15 heart-kidney transplant program in the country
- LVADs implanted: 91 (Largest implanting program in the country)
- One of the largest and most experienced ECMO programs in the country, certified by DNV and designated as a Gold Center of Excellence by ELSO.
- Adult ECMO volume 238 (highest in Georgia) with 20 ECMO bridge to heart transplant.
Heart Transplant Outcomes
According to the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network, we performed more heart transplants than any other local program in 2024.
Candidates on our waitlist have lower mortality rates, ensuring they have an improved chance for transplant.
Many patients spend years on the transplant list waiting for a suitable heart. Our program offers the shortest wait times in the region and state—significantly outperforming the national average.
The initial year after transplant is crucial, offering patients a better chance to live well into adulthood after a heart transplant. Our heart transplant recipients have the highest one-year survival rate in the state of Georgia.
Extended time on the transplant waitlist significantly increases the risk of death in this critically ill patient population. At our center, heart transplant candidates receive organs more quickly than anywhere else in the region—and significantly faster than the national average.
Heart Transplant Experts
Our highly skilled surgeons are leaders in the field and our entire advanced heart failure team is dedicated to making a positive difference for every patient with heart disease.
Meet Our Multidisciplinary Team
Heart Transplant Journey
What to expect during the key steps of the transplant process, based on each patient’s unique journey.
Referrals
To make a referral, you can call 404-605-1964. For patient information, call 404-605-5140. Virtual visits are available.
Patient Stories
Advanced Heart Failure Care
Proactive care can transform patient outcomes—don't delay in seeking advanced support. View the "I NEED HELP" criteria for when to refer or seek advanced therapies such as LVAD or heart transplantation.