Episode 11: DR. GEORGE MAZARIEGOS | “The Humble Leader and Skilled Surgeon behind 1,000 Pediatric Transplants”

In Episode 11, we’re privileged to welcome Dr. George Mazariegos, Chief of Pediatric Transplantation at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh.  Dr. Mazariegos has had the unique distinction of overseeing and participating in over 1,000 pediatric transplants throughout the years.  He’s literally a life-changing leader and skilled surgeon.  Even with such phenomenal experience and expertise, he’s one of the most humble and insightful leaders you’ll meet.  In this conversation with Richie Reeder, Dr. George discusses his personal call to medicine, the evolution of pediatric transplant surgery over the past several decades, and the importance of long-term care for his patients. The conversation highlights the influence of Dr. Thomas Starzl, whom Mazariegos trained under in the late 1980’s.  Dr. Mazariegos shares personal anecdotes about his family and faith, as well as insights on the future of pediatric transplantation, the role of patient-centered outcomes, and the importance of perseverance for families navigating the transplant journey.  Don’t miss this personal and unique interview! A leading figure in the field of pediatric transplantation, Dr. George Mazariegos is Chief of Pediatric Transplantation at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, the Hillman Center for Pediatric Transplantation and at the Thomas E. Starzl Transplantation Institute. He’s also a professor at the University of Pittsburgh in the departments of Surgery, Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine. He and his colleagues founded the Starzl Network for Excellence in Pediatric Transplantation where he serves as Chairman and leads the network’s overall efforts.  He and his family reside in the Oakland neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA. Links & Resources: https://starzlnetwork.org https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/starzlnetwork https://www.chp.edu/our-services/transplant SPONSOR: The Pressing On Podcast is sponsored by the Children's Organ Transplant Association (COTA).