Face Transplant

University of Maryland Face Transplant Patient Shares Personal Story for First Time

Richard Norris, the first patient to receive a face transplant at the University of Maryland, shares his personal story for the first time. 

72 Hours

One donor changed the lives of 6 patients in a 72-hour marathon of transplant activity. Learn more about the organ transplants and face transplant that occurred at the University of Maryland Medical Center from March 19-21, 2012.

Photo Gallery

View photos of face transplant recipient, Richard Norris, before his injury, after his injury and at milestones after the transplant. See the University of Maryland team members who made this miraculous surgery possible.

Media Resources

Video, pictures and other resources related to the face transplant at the University of Maryland.

For Medical Professionals

For more information or to refer potential face transplant patients, please contact the Trauma Plastic Surgery team at 410-328-3058 or [email protected].

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