Lloyd E. Ratner MD MPH FACS FICS(Hon)
Pancreas, Transplantation, Minimally Invasive Surgery
Professor of Surgery (with tenure) Director, Renal & Pancreatic Transplantation Columbia University/New York-Presbyterian Hospital
622 West 168th StreetFloor 14New York, NY 10032
Overview of Dr. Ratner
Dr. Lloyd Ratner is a transplant surgeon in New York, NY and is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center where he is the Director of Renal & Pancreatic Transplantation. Dr. Ratner is a tenured full Professor of Surgery at Columbia University. His academic interests have focused largely on access to transplantation and immunologic desensitization. He is a former president of the American Society of Transplant Surgeons and currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Organ Procurement and Transplant Network. In 1995 he performed the world's first laparoscopic live donor nephrectomy. He received his medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine/Hahnemann University and has been in practice 34 years. He specializes in transplantation and is experienced in minimally invasive surgery, transplant surgery, and general surgery
Education & Training
Washington University/B-JH/SLCH ConsortiumResidency, Surgery, 1988 - 1989
Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/NorthwellResidency, Surgery, 1983 - 1988
Drexel University College of MedicineClass of 1983
Certifications & Licensure
NY State Medical License 1987 - 2027
DE State Medical License 2002 - 2005
PA State Medical License 2001 - 2004
MD State Medical License 1990 - 2001
American Board of Surgery Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Allscripts TouchWorks EHR, Allscripts, 2013-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification Allscripts TouchWorks EHR, Allscripts, 2013-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Allscripts Enterprise EHR, Allscripts, 2013-2017
Clinical Trials
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Because "it's tough to make predictions especially about the future," we should ensure all living donors have access to the best postdonation care.John S Gill, Kenneth A Newell, Lloyd E Ratner
American Journal of Transplantation. 2026-07-01 - Contemporary Practice of Right Living Donor Nephrectomy in the United States.Amy S Wang, Jeffrey M Stern, Mike Yu, Allan B Massie, Sumit Mohan
Clinical Transplantation. 2026-03-01 - Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Infrastructure: A High-Value Investment for the Government.Samantha B Klitenic, Brigitte Sullivan, Macey L Levan, Carolyn N Sidoti, James B Alcorn
American Journal of Transplantation. 2026-01-01
Press Mentions
How One Father Created an Organ EmpireDecember 27th, 2025- Hansa Biopharma Enrolls First Patient in U.S. Randomized, Controlled Pivotal Trial of Imlifidase in Highly Sensitized Kidney Transplant PatientsDecember 29th, 2021
- Speakers Debate Potential of Opt-Out System to Help Increase US Organ Donor RateJune 16th, 2021
Professional Memberships
- Member
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna Choice POS II
Aetna HMO
BCBS Blue Card PPO
BCBS Georgia Blue Choice HMO
BCBS Georgia BlueChoice Option POS
BCBS Illinois PPO
CIGNA HMO
CIGNA Open Access
CIGNA PPO
Empire BCBS HMO
Empire BCBS PPOGHI PPO
Great West PPO
Humana ChoiceCare Network PPO
Multiplan PHCS PPO
Multiplan PPO
MVP Healthcare PPO
Oxford Health Freedom
Oxford Health Liberty
United Healthcare - Direct Choice Plus POS
United Healthcare - Direct Options PPO - Please verify your coverage with the provider's office directly when scheduling an appointment
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