NYT
He Changed the World of Organ Transplants. Would He Die Waiting for His Own?
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Transplant surgeon at a New York hospital spent months on a heart transplant waiting list while working to reform organ allocation systems. The surgeon's experience highlighted delays and logistical challenges within the transplant process. His case drew attention to waitlist management practices in the U.S. transplant system.
Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/23/well/heart-transplant-surgeon-pig-kidney.html
