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At the Temple Heart & Vascular Institute, we have redefined heart transplant care by expanding our eligibility criteria to give more patients a second chance. While other programs may turn patients away due to age, BMI, pulmonary hypertension, or other high-risk factors, Temple Heart & Vascular Institute takes a more holistic approach. Our expert team, led by Dr. Eman Hamad, Director of the Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Program, and Dr. Yoshiya Toyoda, Chief of Cardiovascular Surgery, leverages the latest advancements and decades of experience to evaluate patients holistically, ensuring that more individuals can access this lifesaving surgery—often with shorter wait times.
Based on statistics from the Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients’ January 2025 report, Temple leads the region in efficiency as the fastest list-to-transplant site in the Philadelphia region. Our team excels at evaluating and utilizing donor hearts effectively, resulting in a higher transplant rate and reduced waitlist times.
Call 866-335-2706 or contact our Advanced Heart Failure Team to arrange a consultation.
For urgent transfers, call 215-707-TRAN (8726).
With a legacy of excellence spanning 40+ years, our program has performed over 1,300+ life-changing heart transplants, giving patients a second chance at life. Experience, innovation, and compassionate care is at the heart of everything we do.
Our approach at the Temple Heart & Vascular Institute focuses on patient needs, offering cutting-edge therapies, multidisciplinary expertise, and compassionate support. Under Dr. Eman Hamad’s leadership, we’ve expanded eligibility to give more patients a chance at life-saving surgery. Dr. Hamad’s expertise in advanced heart failure care ensures that every patient is evaluated holistically, utilizing the latest research and advanced treatments to improve outcomes. Our commitment to a broader range of patients—often with complex medical histories—drives our success.
The Temple Heart & Vascular Institute is home to some of the most highly respected cardiovascular surgeons in the region that perform heart transplants. Our Cardiovascular Surgery Program, led by Dr. Yoshiya Toyoda, is renowned for specializing in high-acuity, complex cases that often serve as a last resort for patients facing life threatening conditions. Our dedicated team of experts provide advanced surgical solutions, even for the most challenging cases that may be deemed inoperable elsewhere.
Real patients, real transformations—Temple’s Heart Transplant Program changes lives. Patients who once had no options are now thriving with new hearts, thanks to our expanded criteria and expert team. From individuals with complex medical histories to those who were deemed ineligible elsewhere, our program is making a difference.
See how patients like Sal found hope and healing at Temple.
Call 866-335-2706 or contact our Advanced Heart Failure Team to schedule a consultation.
For urgent transfers, call our 24/7 assistance line at 215-707-TRAN (8726).
Temple Heart & Vascular Institute’s Key Account Manager can assist you with the needs of your patients and help get immediate access to our services.
Greg Morenko
Disclaimer: Temple University Health System (TUHS) neither provides nor controls the provision of health care. All health care is provided by its member organizations or independent health care providers affiliated with TUHS member organizations. Each TUHS member organization is owned and operated pursuant to its governing documents. Temple Health refers to the health, education and research activities carried out by the affiliates of Temple University Health System and by the Lewis Katz School of Medicine.
