Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Transplant Institute

01/29/2026

Join us for the 6th Annual BIDMC Multidisciplinary Liver Tumor Symposium on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at the Sheraton Boston, Needham.

The largest liver cancer symposium in the Northeast brings together experts from oncology, radiation oncology, surgery, interventional radiology, and internal medicine for updates in the treatment of primary and metastatic tumors to the liver.

Our keynote speaker for 2026 will be Michael Dougan, MD, PhD, who will speak on the topic of “Management of immune checkpoint inhibitor toxicities: guidelines and beyond”.

Click here, visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2YT2K9F, or scan the QR code to register today!

01/13/2026

#1 in New England. #4 in the Nation.

The BIDMC Liver Transplant Program continues to set the national standard, earning SRTR’s 14-bar rating for two consecutive years.

With a transplant rate 4x faster, half the waitlist mortality, and better-than-expected 1-year survival, our patients get to transplant sooner and thrive afterward.

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01/06/2026

2025 was a year of momentum, innovation, and impact.

Advances in robotic and surgical techniques have helped perform more transplants and achieve better outcomes, through greater precision, faster recovery times, and expanded treatment options for patients and living donors.

We are deeply grateful to our referring partners for their trust and collaboration and to our patients, donors, and their families for the incredible courage and generosity that make this lifesaving work possible.

Together, we are creating more second chances and brighter futures.

01/02/2026

After nearly 50 years together, Manny did not just stand by Maria’s side; he gave her life.

When Manny was not a direct match to donate a kidney to his wife, they turned to a paired kidney exchange through the National Kidney Registry. Because of that selfless decision, Maria received the life-saving transplant she needed.

Their story is a powerful reminder that one act of love can create a ripple effect, saving lives, restoring hope, and giving families more time together.

To learn more about living donation or if you could be a life-saving organ donor, visit the Transplant Institute website or contact the team.

12/24/2025

Steve jokes that PK ‘took the good one anyway,’ but the truth is simple: Steve got his life back.

“When you lose your health, everything changes. Getting it back gives you a whole new perspective. I’m healthy. My kids got me back. It’s just good to be alive.”

For PK, the decision to donate was simple. With the right support and an incredible care team, it was just two months out of his life, for a lifetime returned. He’d do it again in a heartbeat.

Grateful beyond words to the nurses, doctors, and families who make living donation possible.

Happy Holidays, and thank you for trusting BIDMC Transplant Institute with your lives.

12/22/2025

John watched as kidney disease took so much from Brian: his energy, his presence, his life.

This Easter, he saw it all come back.
Seeing Brian vibrant, present, and truly living again made every part of the donation worth it.

“If I could donate a kidney again, I would.”

12/19/2025

“So it's really fun. It's really magical to not only save a life but to make the quality of their life so much better,” Michelle says about seeing her husband become a completely new person again.

After 15 years together and 13 years of marriage, Michelle shares what it’s been like watching her husband Benjamin regain his health after his second kidney transplant. His first transplant lasted an incredible 28 years, but now, she says, he’s healthier than he’s been since his late teens.

Living donation doesn’t just save a life, it restores energy, joy, and the moments that matter most.

12/18/2025

Dr. Martha Pavlakis explains the ripple effect of living organ donation. When a donor gives an organ to someone they love, it does not just transform one life; it helps countless others waiting for a transplant by moving the entire list forward.

Health restored. Families reunited. Communities strengthened.

To every donor: your generosity reaches further than you may ever see. Thank you for giving the gift of life.

12/17/2025

This holiday season reminds us of the true meaning of giving and loving those around us. 💙

Dr. Bhavna Chopra and BIDMC President, Pete Healy, shared powerful reflections on organ donation, an extraordinary act of selflessness and courage that gives patients a second chance at life. We cannot thank our patients, donors, and donor families enough.

At BIDMC, innovation, compassion, and dedication drive the future of transplant care, especially as we continue to expand and advance living donor programs to make donation safer, more accessible, and possible for more people than ever before.

12/03/2025

Thank you, Boston 25 News and Dr. Eckhoff, for highlighting the power of living-organ donation.

Kidney paired exchange through the National Kidney Registry (NKR) helps patients find a compatible match when a loved one can’t donate directly.

At BIDMC Transplant Institute, our NKR partnership gives more patients a second chance at life. One living donor can spark a lifesaving chain.

Learn more through the link in our bio or complete the survey to see if you could be a living donor today.

12/01/2025

We’re excited to welcome Dr. Angela Chen to the BIDMC Transplant Institute! 🎉

Dr. Chen brings advanced expertise in minimally invasive living donor surgery, robotic techniques, and organ perfusion technologies, along with a strong commitment to surgical education and research.

She’s already making an impact, recently presenting at Surgical Grand Rounds on the future of living donation and innovative surgical approaches.

Welcome to the team, Dr. Chen! 👏✨

11/20/2025

Ricardo came to BIDMC hoping to donate a kidney directly to his daughter. When testing showed they weren’t a match, he chose to be the first patient from our living donor program to participate in the paired exchange program. Doing so, Ricardo helped another patient across the country receive a life-saving transplant while ensuring his daughter could receive a compatible kidney in return.

His courage and compassion embody the true power of living donation. ❤️

“As a nurse, it’s been an honor to witness Ricardo’s strength and generosity,” says Living Donor Coordinator Rachel Parker, RN. “He holds a special place in all of our hearts.”