Dr. Giridhar Venkata Vedula, MD
Transplant Surgeon
2535 S Downing St Suite 380 Denver CO, 80210About
Dr. Giridhar Vedula is a Transplant and Hepatobiliary Surgeon practicing in Denver CO. Dr. Vedula specializes in abdominal contents including the liver, gallbladder, pancreas and general surgery procedures in transplant patients. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Vedula provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
Education and Training
Columbia University Fellow 2011
West Virginia University School of Medicine 2003
Board Certification
American Board of Surgery
Provider Details
Dr. Giridhar Venkata Vedula, MD's Expert Contributions
How long does a liver transplant surgery last?
Depending on how well you care for it, it could last you for the rest of your life READ MORE
When is a person recommended a kidney transplant?
If you are on dialysis or close to dialysis, you should be referred for kidney transplant. READ MORE
Can I donate a liver to my son?
Yes READ MORE
What factors must support a liver transplant?
Transplant is always an option for treatment when patients have liver disease. Patients are expected to stay compliant with medications and diet after transplant. He will have extensive education of the process involved and his expectations. READ MORE
What is the window period to know if the body has accepted the transplanted organ?
This is a great question. Firstly, congratulations to your nephew and his new lease on life. Organ acceptance and rejection is a life long process. Organ function is maintained as long as he stays compliant with his medications. When adequately immunosuppressed his risk of rejection will be low and will higher if he does not take his meds. READ MORE
How long after stent surgery can you drive?
Typically as soon as you are off of pain meds. Would avoid until you complete your first doctor visit. READ MORE
How long are you in hospital after a heart transplant?
Most stay 7-10 days. You are in the hospital for pain control, immunosuppression, and recovery from surgery. READ MORE
What type of surgeon performs a heart transplant?
Cardiothoracic surgeon that specializes in transplant. Usually have had 5 years of surgical training, 3 years of Cardiothoracic surgery, and 1 year of additional transplant training. READ MORE
What are the signs of kidney transplant rejection?
First and foremost, I hope she has seen her doctor and gotten the care she needs for fever and stomach pain. Signs of rejection can include decreased urine output, fever, pain of the kidney transplant site, and possibly blood in the urine. READ MORE
How risky is a liver-kidney transplant in children?
Liver kidney transplants are not very common in the pediatric population. However, most children do well with transplant in the right pediatric setting.. READ MORE
My 6 year old needs a new kidney?
Unfortunately, there are scenarios when children need kidney transplants. There are many reasons for renal failure in children. They are broadly divided into Glomerular and non-glomerular disorders. These can be congenital or acquired. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Surgical Director Kidney, Pancreas and Living Donor Transplant Porter Adventist Hospital 2019 - Present
- Surgical Director Pancreas Transplant Advent Health 2012 - 2019
Treatments
- Liver Cancer
- Chronic Kidney Disease
Professional Memberships
- American Society of Transplant Surgeons
- American College of Surgeons
Fellowships
- Columbia University - Abdominal Transplant and Hepatobiliary Surgery
Professional Society Memberships
- ASTS/ACS/AHPBA
What do you attribute your success to?
- Collaboration with partners and patients
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