Liver Transplant Program
Children’s of Alabama proudly established the Pediatric Liver Transplant Program in 2013, building on a partnership with the UAB Transplant Institute that began in 1993. We specialize in treating rare and complex liver diseases in children, offering advanced liver transplantation services in the state-of-the-art Benjamin Russell Hospital.
Our multidisciplinary team includes transplant surgeons, hepatologists, gastroenterologists, infectious disease experts, nurse practitioners, transplant coordinators, pharmacists, dietitians, social workers, psychologists, child life specialists, and more—all dedicated to guiding patients and families through every step of the transplant journey.
We work closely with local pediatricians and specialists across Children’s of Alabama—including ENT, Dermatology, Nephrology, and Cardiology—to provide seamless, coordinated care focused on improving both medical outcomes and quality of life.
Our Expertise
Our program is part of the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, home to specialists trained in managing a wide range of gastrointestinal and liver conditions—from common issues like reflux and constipation to complex diseases such as primary sclerosing cholangitis, progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis, chronic hepatitis B and C, alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, nutritional deficiencies and more.
The transplant team is experienced in managing complex liver diseases including, but not limited to:
- Acute and chronic Liver Failure
- Acetaminophen toxicity
- Advanced Hepatobiliary disease management
- Autoimmune Hepatitis
- Biliary Atresia
- Cholestatic disease
- Cirrhosis
- Congenital Hepatic Diseases
- Genetic Disorders
- Hepatitis
- Hepatopulmonary Syndrome
- Liver Transplant follow up
- Malignancy
- Maple Syrup Urine Disease
- Metabolic Disorders
- Portal Hypertension
- Wilson’s Disease
Advanced Care and Facilities
We offer comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic services using cutting-edge GI laboratories and endoscopy suites. Procedures include endoscopies with biopsies, polypectomies, variceal treatments, foreign body removal, PEG placements, liver biopsies, pH monitoring, and breath testing.
Training and Research
Our division supports the next generation of specialists through an ACGME-accredited subspecialty training program, ensuring ongoing excellence in pediatric liver care.
We are active participants in the Society of Pediatric Liver Transplantation (SPLIT), an international organization dedicated to improving the outcomes of children who undergo liver transplantation. Our involvement in SPLIT reflects our ongoing commitment to clinical excellence, multidisciplinary collaboration, and advancing research in pediatric liver care. Our partnership with SPLIT helps ensure that every child in our care benefits from the collective knowledge, experience, and advancements of a global network of pediatric transplant experts.
