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 South Australian Lung Transplant Unit is a statewide service based at the Royal Adelaide Hospital.
We provide comprehensive care for patients undergoing lung transplantation. We offer specialised pre- and post-transplant assessment, education, and long-term management.
Working closely with interstate surgical centres, we coordinate the referral, transplantation, and follow-up process to ensure patients across South Australia receive expert, continuous care.
Our multidisciplinary team is dedicated to supporting patients and their families through every stage of the transplant journey.
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 Transplantation Unit
- Professor Chien-Li Holmes-Liew
- Dr Paroma Sarkar.
Nursing team
- Laura Sadler — SA Lung Transplant Coordinator.
For referrals to the Lung Transplantation Unit, complete the SA Lung Transplant Referral Template and email directly to the unit.
Use the Clinical Prioritisation Criteria (CPC) as a referral guide.
To ensure timely triage, include all demographic and clinical details.
The service triages referrals according to clinical urgency.
Phone the Lung Transplant Consultant directly, via department phone number, 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 on-call Lung Transplant Consultant to discuss.
Patients requiring immediate assessment should be sent directly to the Emergency Department.
Resources
Further reading for patients and referring medical practitioners.