Transplantation

Stephen Almond, MD
Pediatric Transplant Surgeon

  • Bachelor of Science: University of Florida, 1984
  • Medical School: University of Florida, 1987
  • Post graduate training: Louisiana State Medical Center and Charity Hospitals 1987-1989;
  • Medical Fellowship: Department of Surgery's Immunobiology Research Laboratory, University of Minnesota Hospital, 1989-1992;
  • Residency, Surgery, University of Minnesota Hospitals and Clinics, 1992-1995;
  • Fellowship, Pediatric Surgery, University of Chicago, 1995-1997;
  • Fellowship, Transplantation, Northwestern University, 1997-1999;

Performs minimally invasive surgery (thorocoscopic pectus, spine exposure, resection of lung and mediastinal masses, excavatum repair), cancer surgery, hernias, undescended testes, neonatal surgery, prenatal counseling, thoracic(chest) surgery, neck masses, and emergency consultations.

For appointments, assistance, and physician referrals in:
Corpus Christi: (361) 694-4700 or
(800) DCH-LOVE,
Fax (361) 694-4701

Stephen Almond, MD,  Pediatric Transplant Surgeon

The Kidneys

To learn more about the intricate process of kidney transplantation, it is important to first learn about the kidneys and their components. Listed in the directory below you will find additional information regarding the anatomy of the urinary system and kidney transplantation, for which we have provided a brief overview.

If you cannot find the information in which you are interested, please visit the Transplantation Online Resources page in this Web site for an Internet/World Wide Web address that may contain additional information on that topic.

Anatomy and Function of the Urinary System

Kidney Transplantation

 

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