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For patients waiting for a liver transplant:
We ask you to keep us informed of any changes in medical condition, any admissions to the hospital, any acute or chronic infections, or any psychosocial concerns. All these may affect the patient's listing and will help us provide the best opportunity for successful transplantation.
For liver transplant recipients:
We would like to be notified of any significant illness, jaundice, fever (>100.5 degrees), abdominal pain, lymphadenopathy, and excessive diarrhea/vomiting or compliance issues, hospitalizations or recurrent problems.
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Phone: 888-CH-LIVER or locally 617-35-LIVER (54837)
Page: 617-355-6363
Fax: 617-730-0316
If it is an urgent matter during off-hours or weekends, please page the GI fellow at 617-355-6363. They will contact Dr. Kim, Dr. Jonas or Dr. Lillehei.
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