Adult Heart Transplant Program

Expertise. Experience. Compassionate Care.

Since 1986, the University of Colorado Adult Heart Transplant Program has provided advanced, specialized care for patients with serious heart disease. We are the only Medicare-certified heart transplant program in Colorado and have performed more than 800 heart transplants.

Our multidisciplinary team of heart failure and transplant cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, transplant coordinators and dedicated support specialists provides personalized care throughout every stage of the transplant journey—from evaluation and transplant selection through surgery, recovery and lifelong follow-up.

Patients also benefit from our expertise in mechanical circulatory support, including LVAD therapy, which may serve as a bridge to transplantation or long-term therapy for appropriate patients.

We work closely with referring physicians and healthcare providers to ensure coordinated care and ongoing communication. Most importantly, we support patients and their families with compassionate, personalized care every step of the way.

From advanced heart failure care to transplantation and lifelong follow-up, our team is here to help you move forward.

For further (Transplant specific) information or to schedule a patient for (Transplant) evaluation: (720) 848-0850 or visit the University of Colorado Hospital Heart Transplant Website.

Mechanical Circulatory Support Program

Advanced Heart Support. Experienced Care. A Team by Your Side.

When heart failure becomes advanced, mechanical circulatory support (MCS) can offer patients an important treatment option and a path forward. The University of Colorado Mechanical Circulatory Support Program brings together experienced heart failure specialists, cardiothoracic surgeons, nurses and other dedicated experts to provide comprehensive, personalized care.

Decades of Experience in LVAD Care

Established in 2000, our LVAD program has participated in major clinical trials and continues to provide advanced mechanical support for patients with complex heart failure. Today, we implant the Abbott HeartMate 3® LVAD for appropriately selected patients as both bridge-to-transplant therapy and long-term therapy for those who are not candidates for transplantation.

As Colorado's only MCS program, we care for patients throughout Colorado and surrounding states, including communities as far as Montana and southern New Mexico. Through our Shared Care program, we also partner with local providers to help patients receive ongoing care closer to home while remaining connected to our specialized team.

A Multidisciplinary Team

Our team includes 8 heart failure, MCS and transplant-trained cardiologists, 3 cardiothoracic surgeons and 4 dedicated MCS nurse coordinators, supported by nurse practitioners, social workers, anticoagulation and nutrition specialists.

In addition to long-term LVAD therapy, we provide temporary mechanical circulatory support for patients experiencing severe heart failure or cardiogenic shock, using advanced technologies such as IABP, Impella®, Protek®, Spectrum® and ECMO.

From evaluation and LVAD implantation through long-term support and potential heart transplantation, our team is here to provide expert care, personalized attention and ongoing support at every step.

Cardiac Amyloidosis Program

Expert Diagnosis. Comprehensive Treatment. Personalized Care.

The University of Colorado Cardiac Amyloidosis Program provides expert, coordinated care for patients with all types of cardiac amyloidosis. Established in 2012, our multidisciplinary team includes specialists in cardiology, advanced heart failure, hematology, cardiac imaging, pathology, interventional cardiology and genetics.

At University of Colorado Hospital on the Anschutz Medical Campus, patients have access to advanced diagnostic testing, including cardiac MRI, PYP imaging, genetic testing, myocardial biopsy and bone marrow biopsy, along with comprehensive treatment options.

For patients who need advanced care, our program offers access to advanced heart failure therapies, bone marrow and heart transplantation, and clinical trials. We also partner with local providers to help coordinate ongoing care closer to home.

Today, our program cares for more than 200 patients with cardiac amyloidosis from across Colorado and the surrounding region.

From diagnosis through treatment and ongoing care, our team is here to help patients move forward with confidence.