J. Kelly Wright Jr.

J. Kelly Wright Jr., MD, speaks during his recent retirement reception. (photo by Erin O. Smith)

September 23, 2024

Pioneering transplant surgeon J. Kelly Wright Jr. retires

Wright and C. Wright Pinson, MBA, MD, performed Vanderbilt’s first liver transplant in 1991. This year, VUMC celebrated its 3,000th liver transplant.

By Matt Batcheldor