Top 10 Common Organ Donation Myths Debunked
The most common falsehoods related to the organ donation process, and why everyone should consider becoming a donor today.
Ian Carmody, MD
Ochsner Multi-Organ Transplant Institute
Abdominal Transplant
Dr. Ian Carmody is an abdominal transplant surgeon. He earned his medical degree from the University of Toronto. Following graduation, he stayed at the University of Toronto to complete his internship and residency. He completed a fellowship in abdominal organ transplantation at UCLA.
Dr. Carmody's areas of special interest include liver, kidney transplantation, and hepatobiliary surgery. He has been on staff since 2005 and practices at the Ochsner Medical Center main campus. Dr. Carmody is board certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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