Louisiana Organ Procurement Agency (LOPA)
Louisiana Organ Procurement Agency (LOPA) is the agency federally mandated to manage Louisiana's organ recovery and allocation program. The agency focuses on educating the medical community and the general public about organ and tissue donation issues, working with families through the donation process, recovering donated organs and tissue, and placing the organs and tissue for transplant. To find out how many organs have been donated in Louisiana, or to sign up as an organ donor and join the Louisiana Donor Registry, you may register online at the LOPA website or call LOPA toll-free 1-800-521-4483.
United Network of Organ Sharing (UNOS)
Ochsner works closely with United Network of Organ Sharing (UNOS), the national transplantation network, to identify transplant candidates. For more information on the standardized listing criteria and the listing process, or to find out how to register as an organ donor outside of Louisiana, visit the UNOS website or call toll-free 1-888-894-6361.
Philanthropic Giving
In order for Ochsner to remain a Center of Excellence in the field of organ transplantation, the Institute must participate in ongoing research studies. If you would like to contribute to this worthwhile cause, please visit the Ochsner Philanthropy Department or call (504) 842-7110. We would be happy to answer any questions you may have regarding organ donation or transplantation.
Patient Referrals
For more information about the program or to refer a patient, please write or call:
Ochsner Multi-Organ Transplant Institute 1514 Jefferson Highway New Orleans, LA 70121
Phone: 504-842-3925
Transplant Hotline: 1-800-643-1635
