About Our Team
Our multidisciplinary team includes nephrologists,
transplant surgeons, psychiatrists, cardiologists,
nurse coordinators, social workers, financial
coordinators and discharge planners.
The following people are involved in patient
care during the pancreas transplant process:
The nephrologist is a medical doctor
who specializes in treating of kidney and pancreas
diseases. Penn's pancreas 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 pancreas
transplant surgeons include:
Ali
Naji, MD, PhD, Surgical Director
Clyde F. Barker, MD
Peter L. Abt, MD
When necessary, other specialists within the
Pancreas 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. The coordinator teaches the patient all
about the transplant process including the evaluation,
the waiting period,
the surgery, and
follow-up care.
Penn's pancreas 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, RN, BSN, CCRN
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 worker provides counseling
for emotional support, problem-solving techniques,
and relaxation therapy for anxiety. The social
worker coordinates a support
group for pre- and post-transplant patients.
She can refer transplant patients to appropriate
community resources and assist 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 pancreas transplant costs.
The financial coordinator will also offer assistance
with obtaining, maintaining and/or changing insurance
plans, Medicare and state assistance. Penn's pancreas
transplant financial coordinator is Bernadette
Selera.
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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