Palliative Care Services at UWMC

UW Medical Center is an integral part of the University of Washington, providing essential healthcare services and support. The facility is backed by a dedicated team committed to leveraging technology and resources to enhance patient care and operational efficiency. As a part of the larger University of Washington community, UW Medical Center also offers various directories, calendars, and staff technology resources to ensure seamless navigation and accessibility for both patients and staff. With a focus on continuous improvement, the center aims to foster a supportive environment for healthcare delivery and innovation. Generated from the website

The lung transplant program at UW Medical Center - Montlake was established in 1991 and is the only lung transplant program in the Pacific Northwest. Our team performs up to 60 transplants per year and has done nearly 1000 lung transplants. We provide lung transplantation for a wide variety of patients including those with emphysema/COPD, pulmonary fibrosis and other interstitial lung diseases, cystic fibrosis, pulmonary hypertension, sarcoid, lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM), as well as other less common lung diseases. Combined lung transplantation with other organ transplantation (such as heart or liver) is also available if needed.