Restoring Life Through Transplant Surgery with Dr. Leigh Anne Dageforde




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Summary: Dr. Leigh Anne Dageforde first realized her passion for transplantation surgery during a moment in her residency when she witnessed the immediate result a transplant surgery provided to a patient. Dr. Dageforde shares her experience working in a young field and learning from role models who have forged the path ahead for transplant surgeons. She discusses the unique nature of the field, the personal connections she has with patient and donor communities and the collaborative nature of transplantation.