Transplantation
Andrew Adams, MD, PhD, Professor & Chief, Division of Transplantation
The Division of Transplantation in the Department of Surgery has been an academic leader in organ transplantation for over 50 years and is a major part of one of the oldest and most successful transplant centers in the world. Since the 1960s, when the first successful kidney transplants in Minnesota were done at the University Hospitals, our transplant program has completed more than 13,000 organ transplants and has restored thousands of patients to health through this gift of life. Our program is one of the largest and most experienced in the country, and we have an extraordinary legacy of excellence in patient care, surgical outcomes, research and training. We've performed many "world's first" transplants, including intestinal, allo-islet cell, and pancreas—plus many more "firsts" in the state, making the University of Minnesota a preferred destination for transplant care.
Our Mission:
- Deliver extraodinary care to patients with end stage organ failure and to save lives through organ transplantation
- Continue to train future leaders in the field of transplant surgery
- Advance the knowledge of transplantation around the world through scholarship and research
Faculty
Professor and Chief:
Andrew Adams, MD, PhD
Karthik Ramanathan, MD
Fellowship
The Division of Organ Transplantation provides outstanding care, continues developing new techniques that improve organ transplantation results, and trains students, residents, and fellows in the vital surgical field of transplantation. Please visit our fellowship webpage for more details about our two-year, ASTS-accredited Abdominal Transplant Surgery Fellowship training program.
Administrative Staff
Stephanie Taylor
Transplant Division Administrator
612-625-5151 | [email protected]
Major Responsibilities:
- Supervision and development of administrative staff
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Support the clinical services & lead the administrative & operational functions for the Transplantation Division
Primary Contact for: Dr. Andrew Adams (Division Chair)
About: Stephanie has worked in the Transplantation Division since 2016. She lives in South Minneapolis with her husband, baby & her Great Dane, Pearl. She enjoys spending time outdoors and staying busy in our beautiful Twin Cities.
Carly Ryan
Administrative Associate
612-625-5609 | [email protected]
Major Responsibilities:
- Leads the day-to-day administrative operations, training & onboarding.
- Special events and conferences, including the weekly "transplant conference".
- Primary QGenda administrator.
Primary Contact for: Dr. Timothy Pruett & Dr. Raja Kandaswamy
About: Carly has worked in the Transplantation Division since 2022. She is a graduate of Grand Canyon University, who enjoys exploring the city, cooking new foods, and loves to spoil her dog, Cody.
Hser Htoo
Program/Project Specialist
612-626-5182 | [email protected]
Major Responsibilities:
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Coordination of observers & learners
Primary Contact for: Dr. Srinath Chinnakotla, Dr. Erik Finger, & Dr. Vanessa Humphreville
About: Hser Htoo graduated from Gustavus Adolphus in 2020 with a Bachelors in Psychology Science & Sociology. She is interested in pursuing a career in administrative management. Hser enjoys spending time with family and friends as well as reading, crocheting, and walking her dog, Olive.
Rebecca Allyn
Program/Project Specialist
612-624-9016 | [email protected]
Primary Contact for: Dr. Arthur Matas & Dr. Karthik Ramanathan
About: Rebecca joined the transplant team in January 2025. Previous to this, she worked for a decade at the U of M's College of Veterinary Medicine. Rebecca loves spending time with her rescued American Bulldog. Other interests include creative writing, music and putting together 3D puzzles.
Contact
Phone: 612-625-5151
Fax: 612-624-7168
Mailing Address
University of Minnesota
Division of Transplant Surgery
420 Delaware St. SE, MMC 195
Minneapolis, MN 55455
