Lung Transplantation Unit
The Lung Transplantation Unit is a statewide service, part of Thoracic medicine, available to all adult patients across SA, NT and Western NSW.
What we do
The Lung Transplant Unit is a statewide service, based at the RAH.
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Where to find us
Lung Transplantation Unit is co-located with the Adult Cystic Fibrosis Program and Tuberculosis SA Services, Level 3 (ground floor) 3E Wing 2, Royal Adelaide Hospital.
Who we are
Consultants
- Dr Mark Holmes - Head of Lung Transplanation Unit
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Outpatient services
Find out information about specialist outpatient appointments, how to be referred, plus information when attending an outpatient clinic.
E-referrals are preferred.
To ensure timely triage, include all demographic and clinical details.
Use the Clinical Prioritisation Criteria (CPC) as a referral guide.
The service triages referrals according to clinical urgency.
Phone directly for clinical advice.
Urgent and serious referrals
If you are concerned about the appointment being delayed or if the patient's condition is deteriorating, contact the registrar to discuss.
Registrars are on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Patients requiring immediate assessment should be sent directly to the Emergency Department.