To ensure a smooth and expedited intake process:
Please encourage your patient to call Mass General registration at 866-211-6588, Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm ET.
Please submit the secure form below to refer your patient to a provider in the Lung Transplant Program at Massachusetts General Hospital. Be sure to submit the following required documents via fax: 617-726-2581:
- Insurance coverage
- Relevant office notes
- Pulmonary function tests
- Chest CT reports
- Echocardiogram
- Lab results (chemistry & hematology)
If you have any questions about a specific patient’s eligibility, please contact us to discuss further at MGHLungTransplant@mgb.org.
The presence of the following contraindications may affect eligibility for lung transplantation:
- Lack of patient willingness
- BMI > 35
- Malignancy with high risk of recurrence
- Stroke or acute coronary syndrome in past 30 days
- Active tobacco use
- Active TB or other uncontrolled infection
- Liver or kidney failure with low likelihood of recovery
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Physician Gateway is our secure online portal allowing real-time access to your patients’ medical record. Physician Gateway enables you to submit referrals for patients, monitor patient status and order imaging tests.
To learn more or to enroll, please visit the Physician Gateway.