Keck Medicine of USC Blog | Organ Transplant and Donation
April 2, 2026
Meet Mark Sturdevant, MD
March 27, 2026
What Should Patients Look for in an Organ Transplant Center?
March 27, 2026
How Long Does a Transplanted Heart Last?
April 2, 2026
Meet Mark Sturdevant, MD
Dr. Sturdevant is a transplant surgeon with the USC Transplant Institute, part of Keck Medicine of USC. He specializes in...
March 27, 2026
People with Health Complications Can Still Be Kidney Donors. Here’s How.
A Keck Medicine of USC transplant expert explains how coordinated care before, during and after surgery can protect kidney donors...
March 2, 2026
Meet Saro Khemichian, MD
Dr. Khemichian is a transplant hepatologist at Keck Medicine of USC who cares for patients across the full spectrum of...
February 9, 2026
Meet Serge Kobsa, MD, PhD
Dr. Kobsa is a cardiac surgeon with Keck Medicine of USC and associate director of the USC George and Meryl...
June 30, 2025
What Causes Chronic Kidney Disease?
Chronic kidney disease is a serious, progressive illness that results from a wide range of causes. A kidney specialist shares...
April 3, 2025
Meet Helen Han, MD
Dr. Han is a transplant hepatologist with Keck Medicine of USC who specializes in treating patients with liver diseases. She treats...
April 2, 2025
How You Can Qualify to Be a Living Kidney Donor
What you need to know about donating a kidney A kidney transplant, which helps patients with kidney disease, including advanced...
April 2, 2025
How to Get Added to a Lung Transplant Waiting List
A Keck Medicine of USC expert explains the eligibility and evaluation processes. If you or a loved one is dealing...
April 1, 2025
Fit for Donation: Health Requirements to Be a Living Organ Donor
When living organ donors need to improve their health, Keck Medicine of USC’s Donate Well Program helps them shape up....