Inova Lung Services — Programs and Services — Lung Transplant

Inova Lung Transplant Program

A national leader – the DC area's first and only lung transplant program

Inova pioneered lung and lung-heart transplants in 1991 in the Northern Virginia and Washington, DC metro areas and remains the only provider of lung transplantation in the region.

Our Lung Transplant Program, recognized for excellence and innovation, is located on the campus of top-ranked Inova Fairfax Medical Campus and has performed 500 lung transplants to-date. We routinely exceed national averages for transplants performed, waiting time, and patient survival rates, according to Scientific Registry for Transplant Recipients (SRTR) reports. Review our latest outcomes.

Our transplant surgeons and advanced lung disease specialists offer new hope to individuals dealing with serious life-threatening lung disease that once was considered untreatable. Our team coordinates every facet of your care during the transplant process, from organ procurement and transport to the actual surgical procedure, inpatient recovery, and the vitally-important recovery and rehabilitation process that continues for many weeks following transplantation.

A letter from Medical Director Stephen Nathan, MD

The Transplant Process

We understand that the prospect of a lung transplant is both intimidating and overwhelming for patients and their families. We want you to be informed and prepared. We hope you'll explore the following information with your family and friends to learn about the important steps before and after lung transplant.

Before Transplant

• Referral
• Initial Consultation
• Indications – Who is a Candidate?
• Comprehensive Workup
• Contraindications
• Collaborative Practice Committee Recommendation
• Listing
• Waiting Period
• The Organ Donor

During Transplant

• Surgery and Post-Op

After Transplant

• Going Home
  Bronchoscopy
• Post-Transplant Clinics
  Spirometry
• Transplant Medications
• Complications
  Acute rejection | Cardiac complications | Chronic rejection | Gastrointestinal complications | Hormonal complications | Infection | Musculoskeletal complications | Neurological complications | Perioperative bleeding | Renal complications
• Survival Statistics

New Patient Information including information about insurance, medical records, forms, directions and parking.

Patient Information and Resources also includes details on educational and support services available to you and your family as you navigate this complex and challenging time. Learn more about support groups, resources and patient stories. 

Please contact us if you need more information. Physicians: 703-776-6168 or 888-677-1778. Patients: 703-776-2986