About Our Team
A multidisciplinary team of specialists manages
the care of the patient from the kidney transplant
evaluation visit through the transplant procedure
to postoperative care. Our goal is to provide
the highest quality care to our patients and to
restore each patient to a full and productive
life. We work with patients, their families and
their primary nephrologists to develop the best
treatment and follow-up care plan to meet their
needs.
Our transplant team includes nephrologists, transplant
surgeons, nurse coordinators, social workers,
financial coordinators and discharge planners.
The following people are involved in patient
care during the kidney transplant process:
The nephrologist is a medical doctor who
specializes in treating kidney diseases. Penn's
kidney transplant nephrologists include:
Roy
Bloom, MD, Medical Director
Alden
Doyle, MD, MPH, MS
Simin
Goral, MD
Robert
Grossman, MD
The transplant surgeon performs both the
donor and recipient operations. Penn's kidney
transplant surgeons include:
Ali
Naji, MD, PhD, Surgical Director
Clyde F. Barker, MD
Peter L. Abt, MD
When necessary, other specialists within the
Kidney Transplant Program may also be involved
in the patient's care.
The transplant coordinator is the primary
contact for the patient before and after transplant
surgery. During the evaluation, the coordinator
teaches the patient all about the transplant process
including the evaluation,
the waiting period,
surgery, and follow-up
care. Penn's kidney transplant coordinators
include:
Theresa M. Holland, BSN, RN, CCTC
Joseph Maguire, RN
Denise Masilotti, BSN, RN, CCTC
Rita Perry, BSN, RN
Nicole Platt, EMT
Jon Shane, RN, EMT
Maureen Simon, RN, CNN
Julie Troung, BSN, RN
Donna Whitehead, BSN, RN
Susan Koster, MSN, CRNP
Clinical Manager for Abdominal Organs
Kate Ventura, MSN, CCIC
Transplant Pharmacist
Jennifer Trofe, Pharm D, BCPS
Nurse Coordinator
Carole Fiorentino, BSN, RN
Renal Nurse Practitioner
Christine Braun, MSN, CRNP
Transplant Nutritionist
Carol Bergen, MS, RD, CSR, LDN
The social workers provide counseling
for emotional support, problem-solving techniques,
and relaxation therapy for anxiety. The social
workers coordinate a support
group for pre- and post-transplant patients.
They can refer transplant patients to appropriate
community resources and assist them with practical
concerns, such as temporary housing and financial
resources.
Social Workers
Joyce Cox Mitchell, MSW
Chris Erickson, MSW
The financial coordinator assists patients
with questions and concerns related to health
insurance coverage and kidney transplantation
costs. The financial coordinator will also offer
assistance with obtaining, maintaining and/or
changing insurance plans, Medicare and state assistance.
Penn's kidney transplant financial coordinator
are Bernadette Selera
and Tara Koslowski .
The discharge planner helps the transplant
patient get ready to leave the hospital following
surgery. This person can help with questions about
obtaining and taking medications after transplant.
Consultant
Sheldon
Zink, PhD, Director,
Program for Transplant Policy and Ethics
Transplant Network Coordinator
Outreach to Physicians and Patients
Denise M. DuPont
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