Heart transplant
As one of the top heart transplant programs in the U.S., we promise better health and a brighter tomorrow.
The #1 heart transplant program in the Mountain West
Blending cutting-edge techniques with unmatched expertise and personalized care, we consistently achieve some of the nation's best outcomes for heart transplant patients.
Advancing heart transplant care
From evaluations and diagnosis to rehabilitation plans, we offer care that supports your recovery every step of the way.-
Cardiac Genetic Counseling
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)
Heart Transplant
Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)
Pacemakers and Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators
Learn about the heart transplant process.
There are many careful steps involved in the heart transplant process. Our compassionate team will lead you and your family through testing, waiting-list placement, recovery, and follow-up.
Delivering the highest quality transplant care
We are a member of The U.T.A.H. (Utah Transplantation Affiliated Hospitals) Cardiac Transplant Program, one of the most successful cooperative heart transplant programs in the nation. This collaboration ensures you have better access to exceptional resources and expertise, greatly enhancing the chances of successful outcomes and quality post-transplant care.
Jessica — our 601st heart transplant patient
Jessica was shocked to learn that she needed a heart transplant, but our dedicated team was there to support her every step of the way. Discover how our transplant team worked together to get her to the care she needed to return home to her daughters with renewed hope.
“The team at Intermountain looked after me so well from the moment I arrived, preparing me mentally and physically for surgery.”
Alice, Utah.
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