It's Alin here, or Dr. Alin Gragossian for those who've had the pleasure (or perhaps misfortune?) of seeing my official credentials. As someone who's worn both the white coat and the patient gown, I have a unique perspective on what it means to be a transplant recipient, both emotionally and medically.

When I first found myself as a heart transplant patient in 2019, there was a deluge of information, emotions, and questions. One of the recurring questions I had, and one I'm frequently asked today, is: How often do transplant patients need to see their doctors for a checkup?