We provide liver, kidney, living donor kidney and pancreas transplants making us the only transplant center in the West Texas region with this capability.
Baylor Scott & White Annette C. and Harold C. Simmons Transplant Institute at Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center – Fort Worth and Baylor University Medical Center, part of Baylor Scott & White Health is one of the busiest multi-specialty transplant centers in the world.
We have performed more than 2,500 transplants to date—including more than 665 liver transplants and 1,770 kidney transplants—making us the highest volume transplant center in Fort Worth. We also offer convenient outreach locations in Lubbock and Amarillo for kidney transplant appointments. In addition, we have liver outreach clinics in Amarillo, Lubbock, Grand Prairie, Waco and Odessa for patients with liver conditions such as cirrhosis, hepatitis, and fatty liver disease as well as other complex liver issues including alcohol related liver disease.
The Annette C. and Harold C. Simmons Transplant Institute is home to a highly experienced team of Fort Worth transplant physicians on the medical staff and other clinicians who provide comprehensive transplant services. Our transplant services combine advanced clinical research and innovative approaches to provide quality results and outstanding service to patients and their families.
Greg McKenna, MD, FRCS (C), FACS
Dr. McKenna has served as a transplant surgeon with Baylor Sammons Transplant Institute since 2004. During his 19-year tenure, he has been an integral part of growing the Baylor Scott & White All Saints – Fort Worth program since its early stages. Dr. McKenna is currently involved in national transplant committees and councils that design regulatory policies and shape the future of transplantation.
We offer convenient outreach locations in Lubbock and Amarillo for kidney and liver transplant evaluation and follow-up.
FitSTEPS for Life is an exercise program developed to tailor exercise to patient’s specific diagnosis and physical capabilities. The program was initially designed for cancer patients. More recently, patients with liver disease were added to this program.
FitSTEPS for Life operates in multiple locations in the Dallas-Fort Worth area including the Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center – Fort Worth. The program permits patients to benefit from a gym-like experience for free.
Twice Blessed House is dedicated to serving pre- and post-transplant patients and their caregivers by providing a warm family atmosphere and amenities needed for daily living. Twice Blessed House (TBH) offers patients and their caregivers temporary and affordable housing during the entire transplant process.
