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• Kelly W. Keith, DDS - 3800 Speedway, Austin, TX 78751, United States
• Snow Dental - 1005 W 38th St #100, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Council Oak Perio: Dental Implants & Periodontics, Dr. Christopher Bingham - 711 W 38th St Ste G5, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Forest Family Dentistry - Anderson - 2700 W Anderson Ln. #418, Austin, TX 78757, United States
• myDental at Norwood Park - 1045 Norwood Park Blvd Ste 103, Austin, TX 78753, United States
• ATX Family Dental - 1700 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704, United States
• Forest Family Dentistry - Eastside - 31 Navasota St #130, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• North Austin Dentistry - 6850 Austin Center Blvd #310, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• West Lake Hills Dental - 4105 Westbank Dr Ste 103, Austin, TX 78746, United States
• The Austin Dentist - Westlake - 3345 Bee Caves Rd Ste 102B, West Lake Hills, TX 78746, United States
• The Local Dentist - 2023 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Bedrock Periodontics - 4505 Spicewood Springs Rd Unit 100, Austin, TX 78759, United States
• Periodontal Surgical Arts - 3423 Bee Caves Rd Ste C-101, Austin, TX 78746, United States

For a recent transplant patient, I’d prioritize a dentist who is comfortable coordinating with your transplant team, reviewing immunosuppressant medications, and delaying or modifying invasive work when needed—not just a convenient neighborhood office. Transplant patients often need medical clearance and coordination before procedures, especially if there is infection risk, bleeding risk, or questions about antibiotics. National Kidney Foundation NIDCR

For Hyde Park / North Loop Austin, these are the nearby providers I’d call first:

1. Kelly W. Keith, DDS — Hyde Park

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• Location: Hyde Park area (3800 Speedway)
• Good fit if you want a smaller, established general dentistry practice close to North Loop/Hyde Park.
• When calling, ask specifically:

• “Do you routinely treat solid-organ or stem-cell transplant recipients?”
• “Will you coordinate directly with my transplant physician before cleanings, fillings, extractions, or surgery?”

2. Snow Dental — Central Austin (near Hyde Park)

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• Location: 1005 W 38th St, Austin, close to the Hyde Park area.
• A convenient option if you need a general dentist who can handle ongoing preventive care and coordinate referrals if a specialist is needed.

3. Council Oak Perio: Dental Implants & Periodontics, Dr. Christopher Bingham — Central Austin

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• Location: 711 W 38th St, Austin.
• Consider this especially if your transplant medications are affecting your gums (swelling, bleeding, periodontal issues) or if you need surgical dental work.

A couple of questions would change my recommendation:

1. What type of transplant was it? (kidney, liver, heart, lung, bone marrow/stem cell, etc.)
2. How long ago was the transplant? (weeks vs. months vs. years)
3. Do you need a routine cleaning/checkup, or is there a tooth problem/infection/extraction?

If you’re within the first few months after transplant, I’d also ask your transplant coordinator which dentist they already work with; the timing and safety of dental treatment can depend heavily on your immune suppression level and labs. NIDCR

Since you said Austin, I can help compare Hyde Park and North Loop dentists, but I need to verify the local options rather than use your device/IP location.

Could you share your Austin location (or just confirm Austin, TX) so I can look for dentists with experience treating transplant recipients/immunocompromised patients?

Because this is a recent transplant, I’d be more cautious than simply picking the most convenient Hyde Park/North Loop dentist. Transplant medications can increase infection risk, affect healing and bleeding, and interact with dental medications; dental treatment soon after transplant should generally be coordinated with the transplant team. NIDCR CDHO

For your specific area, I’d put KoLa Dentistry and Trey Kaliher, DDS on the shortlist, but I would call before booking and specifically ask whether they routinely manage post-transplant/immunosuppressed patients and whether they will coordinate with your transplant physician.

My preference

• KoLa Dentistry — 2907 Duval St, right at the Hyde Park/North University edge. They provide comprehensive general dentistry and serve both Hyde Park and North Loop. KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
• Trey Kaliher, DDS — 4300 Medical Parkway, particularly convenient to Hyde Park/North Loop. Trey Kaliher, DDS
• Council Oak Perio — 711 W 38th St. This is a periodontal specialist rather than a routine general dentist, so I'd consider it if your main concern is gum inflammation/infection or you need periodontal treatment. Council Oak Perio: Dental Implants & Periodontics, Dr. Christopher Bingham

However, none of the local practices I found explicitly advertises transplant/immunocompromised dentistry, so I wouldn't assume expertise based on location alone.

If the transplant was very recent (especially within the first ~3 months), I'd first ask your transplant team whether you're medically cleared for routine dental care. Guidance for transplant recipients emphasizes medical clearance and coordination, particularly for invasive procedures. National Kidney Foundation CDHO

If you tell me what kind of transplant (kidney, liver, heart, stem-cell/bone-marrow, etc.) and roughly how many weeks ago, I can narrow this to the safest Austin option and look specifically for a dentist/oral-medicine specialist with documented transplant experience.

• KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry - 2907 Duval St, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Trey Kaliher, DDS - 4300 Medical Pkwy, Austin, TX 78756, United States
• Periodontal Surgical Arts - 3423 Bee Caves Rd Ste C-101, Austin, TX 78746, United States
• Bedrock Periodontics - 4505 Spicewood Springs Rd Unit 100, Austin, TX 78759, United States
• Transcend Dental Health - 120 Jena Marie Wy #100, Austin, TX 78717, United States
• Dentistry with Dr. KP George - 1301 W 25th St, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• 12 Oaks Integrative Dentistry - 11623 Angus Rd Bldg d suite 16, Austin, TX 78759, United States
• Snow Dental - 1005 W 38th St #100, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Council Oak Perio: Dental Implants & Periodontics, Dr. Christopher Bingham - 711 W 38th St Ste G5, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Melanie D Robinson DDS, MS - 3305 Northland Dr Ste 204, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Austin Institute of Dental Medicine - 1401 Philomena St Ste 200, Austin, TX 78723, United States
• Austin Periodontal Associates - 7800 N Mopac Expy Ste 310, Austin, TX 78759, United States

If this is a recent organ transplant and you’re currently immunosuppressed, I’d prioritize a dentist who is comfortable coordinating with your transplant team rather than choosing purely on neighborhood convenience.

In Hyde Park / North Loop

My first local call would be KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry. It’s right by Hyde Park/North University and explicitly serves both Hyde Park and North Loop. However, I couldn’t verify that KoLa specifically has transplant/immunocompromised-dental expertise, so I would call before booking and ask whether they routinely treat recently transplanted patients. KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry

Trey Kaliher, DDS is another convenient option serving Hyde Park and North Loop. Again, I couldn't find published evidence specifically documenting transplant-patient expertise. Trey Kaliher, DDS

What I'd actually recommend for a recent transplant

For higher-risk dental work—extractions, deep cleaning, treatment of an infection, surgery, or anything requiring antibiotics—I would strongly consider getting your transplant team's input first. The medication regimen, blood counts, kidney/liver function, timing since transplant, and infection risk can all affect dental treatment.

If you're willing to travel outside Austin, UT Dentistry's Advanced Education in General Dentistry program in San Antonio is a much stronger documented match: they specifically advertise care for patients with complex medical histories and management of systemic disease, and the historical program description specifically identifies organ-transplant recipients among medically compromised patients treated in the program. UT Health San Antonio Student Services

If you want to stay in Austin, I'd call your transplant coordinator and ask:

“Can you recommend an Austin dentist or oral-medicine practice experienced with recently transplanted, immunosuppressed patients?”

That's likely to produce a safer recommendation than a generic neighborhood-dentist search.

If you tell me what kind of transplant you had (kidney, liver, heart, lung, bone marrow, etc.) and roughly how long ago, I can narrow the Austin options and look specifically for dentists who advertise medically complex/immunocompromised care.

• KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry - 2907 Duval St, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Austin Institute of Dental Medicine - 1401 Philomena St Ste 200, Austin, TX 78723, United States
• Bedrock Periodontics - 4505 Spicewood Springs Rd Unit 100, Austin, TX 78759, United States
• Periodontal Surgical Arts - 3423 Bee Caves Rd Ste C-101, Austin, TX 78746, United States
• Transcend Dental Health - 120 Jena Marie Wy #100, Austin, TX 78717, United States
• Snow Dental - 1005 W 38th St #100, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• 12 Oaks Integrative Dentistry - 11623 Angus Rd Bldg d suite 16, Austin, TX 78759, United States
• Dentistry with Dr. KP George - 1301 W 25th St, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Council Oak Perio: Dental Implants & Periodontics, Dr. Christopher Bingham - 711 W 38th St Ste G5, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Texas Periodontists - 8701 Menchaca Rd Bldg 3, Suite 103, Austin, TX 78748, United States
• Melanie D Robinson DDS, MS - 3305 Northland Dr Ste 204, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Periodontal Health Professionals - 4613A Bee Caves Rd #203, West Lake Hills, TX 78746, United States

If you mean Hyde Park or North Loop in Austin, I’d prioritize a dentist who is comfortable coordinating with your transplant team rather than choosing purely on neighborhood.

My first choice: KoLa Dentistry

KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry is right on the Hyde Park/North University edge and explicitly serves both Hyde Park and North Loop. They offer comprehensive general/restorative care and have experience with medically complex situations, but I would call before booking and specifically ask whether the treating dentist routinely manages solid-organ transplant patients on immunosuppressants. KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry

A potentially better fit if your case is medically complicated

Austin Institute of Dental Medicine is outside Hyde Park/North Loop but is a multispecialty dental center with oral surgery, periodontics, endodontics, prosthodontics and general dentistry under one roof. That can be advantageous if your transplant status makes treatment coordination more complicated.

For a recent transplant, I'd also have the dentist coordinate with your transplant physician before invasive dental work—particularly regarding your current immunosuppressants, blood counts, kidney/liver function, infection risk, and whether any antibiotic or medication adjustments are appropriate. Don't stop or change transplant medications yourself.

If you tell me what kind of transplant you had (kidney, liver, heart, lung, etc.) and roughly how recently, I can narrow this down to the Austin dentist I'd choose and what questions to ask the office.

• Snow Dental - 1005 W 38th St #100, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Greenbelt Dental Health - 1301 W 25th St, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Transcend Dental Health - 120 Jena Marie Wy #100, Austin, TX 78717, United States
• Dentistry with Dr. KP George - 1301 W 25th St, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Bedrock Periodontics - 4505 Spicewood Springs Rd Unit 100, Austin, TX 78759, United States
• Periodontal Surgical Arts - 3423 Bee Caves Rd Ste C-101, Austin, TX 78746, United States
• 12 Oaks Integrative Dentistry - 11623 Angus Rd Bldg d suite 16, Austin, TX 78759, United States
• Council Oak Perio: Dental Implants & Periodontics, Dr. Christopher Bingham - 711 W 38th St Ste G5, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Bruno Integrative Dentistry - 11410 Jollyville Rd Ste 3102, Austin, TX 78759, United States
• Austin Institute of Dental Medicine - 1401 Philomena St Ste 200, Austin, TX 78723, United States
• Dr. Sreevidya Bodapati - 12319 N Mopac Expy #160, Austin, TX 78758, United States

If you mean Hyde Park or North Loop in Austin, Texas, I’d be cautious about choosing a dentist based only on neighborhood. After a recent transplant, the key question is whether the dentist is comfortable coordinating with your transplant team about immunosuppression, infection risk, blood counts, antibiotics when indicated, and timing of procedures.

I found several nearby general dentists, but I couldn’t verify that any of the Hyde Park/North Loop practices specifically advertise transplant/immunocompromised dental care. For example, Snow Dental is near Hyde Park and offers general/emergency care, while KoLa Dentistry is at 2907 Duval and specifically serves Hyde Park and North Loop. KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry

What I'd do

• First choice: Ask your transplant center/team for the dentist or dental clinic they routinely refer transplant patients to. That's preferable to guessing based on location.
• If you want to stay in the Hyde Park/North Loop area: KoLa Dentistry is a reasonable office to call, but tell them explicitly that you're a recent transplant recipient and immunocompromised and ask whether the treating dentist has experience managing transplant patients and will coordinate with your transplant physician. KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
• Another nearby option: Snow Dental at 1005 W 38th St is also convenient to Hyde Park, but I likewise wouldn't assume transplant expertise without confirming it directly.
• If this is a child, the answer changes substantially: Texas Children's has a hospital-based pediatric dental program specifically for medically complex and immunocompromised patients. Texas Children’s

Because you're recently transplanted, I'd call before booking and ask: “Do you routinely treat solid-organ or stem-cell transplant patients who are currently immunosuppressed, and will you coordinate dental treatment/medications with my transplant team?”

If you tell me which type of transplant (kidney, liver, heart, lung, bone marrow/stem cell) and roughly how long ago it was, I can narrow down what kind of dental provider you should be looking for and what questions to ask.

• KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry - 2907 Duval St, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Snow Dental - 1005 W 38th St #100, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Bedrock Periodontics - 4505 Spicewood Springs Rd Unit 100, Austin, TX 78759, United States
• Park Lane Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics - 1900 Aldrich St Ste 160, Austin, TX 78723, United States
• Dr. Lorena Ray - 318 Chalmers Ave, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• ATX Family Dental - 1700 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704, United States
• Transcend Dental Health - 120 Jena Marie Wy #100, Austin, TX 78717, United States
• Sherwood Pediatric Dentistry - 6500 MoPac Expy #2206, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Austin Institute of Dental Medicine - 1401 Philomena St Ste 200, Austin, TX 78723, United States
• 12 Oaks Integrative Dentistry - 11623 Angus Rd Bldg d suite 16, Austin, TX 78759, United States
• Austin Pearls Pediatric Dentistry - 3607 Manor Rd #103, Austin, TX 78723, United States
• Periodontal Surgical Arts - 3423 Bee Caves Rd Ste C-101, Austin, TX 78746, United States

For a recent transplant recipient, I’d prioritize a dentist who is comfortable coordinating with your transplant team—not just a highly rated neighborhood dentist. Immunosuppression can affect infection risk, healing, medication interactions, and whether antibiotics or other precautions are appropriate.

My pick in the Hyde Park / North Loop area

• KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry — 2907 Duval St, right at the Hyde Park/North University edge. They provide comprehensive general dentistry and are convenient to both Hyde Park and North Loop. Kola Dentistry Kola Dentistry

However: I couldn't verify from their published information that they specifically have transplant/immunocompromised-dental expertise. So I would call before booking treatment and ask whether the dentist routinely treats solid-organ or stem-cell transplant patients and whether they'll coordinate with your transplant physician.

• Snow Dental — 1005 W 38th St, very close to Hyde Park/North Loop. They offer general, periodontal, restorative and extraction services.

Again, I couldn't verify specific transplant experience, so I'd ask the same questions before proceeding.

• Trey Kaliher, DDS is another central option at 4300 Medical Parkway and explicitly serves both Hyde Park and North Loop. Trey Kaliher, DDS

If you're medically complex, I'd consider going outside those neighborhoods

For a very recent transplant, I would actually favor a practice with demonstrable medically complex/special-needs infrastructure over choosing strictly by neighborhood. For example, Texas Children's Pediatric Dental Medicine specifically treats immunocompromised patients—but that's for children. Texas Children’s

If you're an adult, I'd ask your transplant center/physician for a dentist they already use for transplant patients. That's particularly important if you need an extraction, periodontal treatment, or anything invasive.

Before your first appointment, tell the dentist:

• what type of transplant you had and how recently;
• your transplant team's contact information;
• every immunosuppressant and other medication you're taking;
• whether your transplant team has given you dental antibiotic/procedure instructions;
• and that you want the dentist to coordinate with the transplant team before invasive treatment.

If you tell me what type of transplant (kidney, liver, heart, lung, bone marrow/stem cell), roughly when it occurred, and whether you're looking for just a cleaning/exam or actual dental work, I can narrow this to the safest Austin options.

• KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry - 2907 Duval St, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Snow Dental - 1005 W 38th St #100, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Council Oak Perio: Dental Implants & Periodontics, Dr. Christopher Bingham - 711 W 38th St Ste G5, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Greenbelt Dental Health - 1301 W 25th St, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Bedrock Periodontics - 4505 Spicewood Springs Rd Unit 100, Austin, TX 78759, United States
• Periodontal Surgical Arts - 3423 Bee Caves Rd Ste C-101, Austin, TX 78746, United States
• 12 Oaks Integrative Dentistry - 11623 Angus Rd Bldg d suite 16, Austin, TX 78759, United States
• Transcend Dental Health - 120 Jena Marie Wy #100, Austin, TX 78717, United States
• Bruno Integrative Dentistry - 11410 Jollyville Rd Ste 3102, Austin, TX 78759, United States
• Dentistry with Dr. KP George - 1301 W 25th St, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Texas Periodontists - 8701 Menchaca Rd Bldg 3, Suite 103, Austin, TX 78748, United States
• Austin Institute of Dental Medicine - 1401 Philomena St Ste 200, Austin, TX 78723, United States
• Texas Periodontists - 12319 N Mopac Expy #160, Austin, TX 78758, United States

For a recent transplant patient, I’d prioritize a dentist who is comfortable coordinating with the transplant team rather than choosing purely on proximity. Immunosuppression can affect infection risk, healing, bleeding, and which medications/antibiotics are appropriate.

Of the Hyde Park/North Loop options I found, my first call would be KoLa Dentistry:

• KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry — right by Hyde Park/North University. They provide comprehensive general and restorative care and explicitly see patients from Hyde Park and North Loop. KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
• Snow Dental — at 1005 W 38th St, close to Hyde Park; established general practice with preventive/restorative care.
• Trey Kaliher, DDS — 4300 Medical Parkway, serving both Hyde Park and North Loop. Trey Kaliher, DDS Trey Kaliher, DDS
• Council Oak Perio: Dental Implants & Periodontics, Dr. Christopher Bingham — near Hyde Park, but this is a periodontal specialist, so I'd consider it if the transplant patient has significant gum disease rather than as the default general dentist.

Important: I couldn't verify from the available sources that any of these practices specifically advertises expertise in solid-organ transplant/immunocompromised dental care. I would therefore call before booking and say:

“I’m a recent transplant recipient and currently immunosuppressed. Does the dentist regularly treat transplant patients, and will you coordinate with my transplant team before dental procedures or prescribing antibiotics?”

I would also not start antibiotics or stop/change transplant medications based on the dentist's advice alone—the dentist should coordinate with the transplant physician/pharmacist when needed.

If you tell me what type of transplant and roughly how long ago it was, I can narrow this down to the safest Austin option and specifically look for a dentist with transplant/immunocompromised experience.

• Snow Dental - 1005 W 38th St #100, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Council Oak Perio: Dental Implants & Periodontics, Dr. Christopher Bingham - 711 W 38th St Ste G5, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry - 2907 Duval St, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Greenbelt Dental Health - 1301 W 25th St, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Bedrock Periodontics - 4505 Spicewood Springs Rd Unit 100, Austin, TX 78759, United States
• Transcend Dental Health - 120 Jena Marie Wy #100, Austin, TX 78717, United States
• 12 Oaks Integrative Dentistry - 11623 Angus Rd Bldg d suite 16, Austin, TX 78759, United States
• Periodontal Surgical Arts - 3423 Bee Caves Rd Ste C-101, Austin, TX 78746, United States
• Bruno Integrative Dentistry - 11410 Jollyville Rd Ste 3102, Austin, TX 78759, United States
• Texas Periodontists - 8701 Menchaca Rd Bldg 3, Suite 103, Austin, TX 78748, United States
• Dentistry with Dr. KP George - 1301 W 25th St, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Austin Institute of Dental Medicine - 1401 Philomena St Ste 200, Austin, TX 78723, United States
• Dr. Sreevidya Bodapati - 12319 N Mopac Expy #160, Austin, TX 78758, United States

Because this is a recent transplant, I’d prioritize a dentist who is comfortable coordinating with your transplant team—not just whichever office is closest.

My pick in the Hyde Park / North Loop area

Snow Dental would be one I’d call first. It’s near Hyde Park at 1005 W 38th St, and the practice emphasizes conservative, continuity-based care. However, I couldn’t verify from its current public information that they specifically manage recent transplant/immunocompromised patients, so I would ask before booking. KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry

Council Oak Perio: Dental Implants & Periodontics, Dr. Christopher Bingham is nearby on W 38th and could be particularly relevant if you have gum disease, infection, or need periodontal work, but it's a specialist rather than a routine general dentist.

Another convenient option is KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry. It's directly at the edge of Hyde Park and serves both Hyde Park and North Loop. Its site confirms comprehensive general/restorative care, but again, I don't see enough evidence to call it specifically transplant-focused. KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry

What I'd do in your situation

Before scheduling, tell the office:

“I'm a recent transplant recipient and currently immunocompromised. My transplant team wants me to establish dental care. Does your dentist routinely treat transplant or medically immunocompromised patients, and will you coordinate with my transplant physician regarding antibiotics, blood counts, medications, and timing of dental procedures?”

If they aren't comfortable with that, I'd look beyond Hyde Park/North Loop rather than taking a chance. For medically complex patients, hospital-affiliated/special-care dentistry can be preferable; for example, Texas Children's has a hospital-based dental program specifically for medically complex/immunocompromised children. Texas Children’s

If you tell me whether this is an adult or child, what type of transplant (kidney, liver, stem-cell, etc.), and whether you need a cleaning vs. a procedure, I can narrow this down to the best 2–3 Austin dentists and verify their transplant/immunocompromised experience.

• Kelly W. Keith, DDS - 3800 Speedway, Austin, TX 78751, United States
• Snow Dental - 1005 W 38th St #100, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Austin Institute of Dental Medicine - 1401 Philomena St Ste 200, Austin, TX 78723, United States
• Walton Family Dentistry - 4100 E 51st St Ste 100, Austin, TX 78723, United States
• Buckingham Dental - Brad Buckingham, DMD - 6800 Burnet Rd Ste 5, Austin, TX 78757, United States
• Forest Family Dentistry - Anderson - 2700 W Anderson Ln. #418, Austin, TX 78757, United States
• West Lake Hills Dental - 4105 Westbank Dr Ste 103, Austin, TX 78746, United States
• Forest Family Dentistry - Eastside - 31 Navasota St #130, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• The Austin Dentist - Westlake - 3345 Bee Caves Rd #102B, West Lake Hills, TX 78746, United States
• myDental at Norwood Park - 1045 Norwood Park Blvd Ste 103, Austin, TX 78753, United States
• little house dentistry - 2205 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704, United States
• Dr. Kenneth Schaefer DDS - 1605 Nueces St, Austin, TX 78701, United States
• The Local Dentist - 2023 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702, United States

For someone who has recently had an organ or stem cell transplant, the most important factor is not just finding a good general dentist—it is finding one who is comfortable coordinating care with your transplant team. Dental treatment may need to be timed around your immunosuppression, recent blood counts, and whether you need antibiotic prophylaxis or other precautions.UT Medicine KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry

Among dentists in the Hyde Park/North Loop area, these would be reasonable places to start:

• Kelly W. Keith, DDS (Hyde Park): An established neighborhood practice with a reputation for conservative, patient-focused care. When you call, specifically ask whether they routinely treat solid-organ or bone marrow transplant recipients and whether they coordinate with transplant physicians before invasive procedures.
• Snow Dental (near Hyde Park): A long-standing private practice that emphasizes individualized treatment and continuity with the same dentist. Their conservative approach can be beneficial when medical conditions require careful planning.
• Austin Institute of Dental Medicine (just east of Hyde Park): Although slightly outside Hyde Park/North Loop, this multidisciplinary practice has in-house specialists (including periodontics and oral surgery), which can be advantageous if your transplant team anticipates more complex dental needs.

If your transplant was very recent, you're on high-dose immunosuppressants, or you have significant medical complexity, you may also want care through a center that routinely collaborates with physicians. The dental and medical specialists at UT Health Austin can coordinate care for transplant-related issues when needed.UT Medicine

When you book, tell the office:

• What type of transplant you had (kidney, liver, heart, stem cell, etc.).
• The date of your transplant.
• Your current immunosuppressive medications.
• Whether your transplant team has recommended delaying elective dental work.
• Whether your transplant team wants to be contacted before any cleaning, extraction, or other invasive procedure.

If you're comfortable sharing:

• What type of transplant did you have?
• Approximately how long ago was it?
• Are you looking for a routine cleaning, treatment for a painful tooth, or another procedure?

That will help narrow down whether a neighborhood general dentist is appropriate or whether a hospital-affiliated dental practice would be the safer choice.

• Snow Dental - 1005 W 38th St #100, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Greenbelt Dental Health - 1301 W 25th St, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Bedrock Periodontics - 4505 Spicewood Springs Rd Unit 100, Austin, TX 78759, United States
• Transcend Dental Health - 120 Jena Marie Wy #100, Austin, TX 78717, United States
• 12 Oaks Integrative Dentistry - 11623 Angus Rd Bldg d suite 16, Austin, TX 78759, United States
• Periodontal Surgical Arts - 3423 Bee Caves Rd Ste C-101, Austin, TX 78746, United States
• Council Oak Perio: Dental Implants & Periodontics, Dr. Christopher Bingham - 711 W 38th St Ste G5, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Bruno Integrative Dentistry - 11410 Jollyville Rd Ste 3102, Austin, TX 78759, United States
• Texas Periodontists - 8701 Menchaca Rd Bldg 3, Suite 103, Austin, TX 78748, United States
• Dr. Mike Williamson: Williamson Perio - 7200 N Mopac Expy #210, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Dentistry with Dr. KP George - 1301 W 25th St, Austin, TX 78705, United States

For a recent transplant recipient, I’d prioritize a dentist who is willing to coordinate directly with your transplant team—not simply the closest Hyde Park/North Loop office. Immunosuppression can affect infection risk, healing, medication choices, and whether antibiotics or procedure timing need special consideration.

Of the nearby options I found, my first call would be KoLa Dentistry, but I would specifically ask whether they have experience treating recently transplanted/immunocompromised patients before booking treatment. They’re at 2907 Duval St, right by Hyde Park/North University, and offer comprehensive general dentistry. KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry

Another nearby option is Snow Dental at 1005 W 38th St, in the Hyde Park/central Austin area. It's a general practice, but I couldn't verify from its public information that they specifically specialize in transplant/immunocompromised dental care.

The important caveat: I couldn't find convincing evidence that either practice specifically advertises transplant dentistry. For someone who has been transplanted recently, I'd call and say:

“I'm a recent transplant recipient and I'm immunosuppressed. Before scheduling, I need to know whether the dentist routinely treats transplant patients and whether you're comfortable coordinating with my transplant physician about medications, antibiotics, blood counts, and timing of dental procedures.”

If they aren't comfortable with that, I'd ask your transplant center for a dentist referral—that's preferable to choosing based solely on neighborhood.

If you tell me what type of transplant (kidney, liver, heart, stem-cell, etc.) and roughly how long ago it was, I can narrow this down to the safest Austin-area options and look specifically for dentists with documented transplant/immunocompromised experience.

• Snow Dental - 1005 W 38th St #100, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Greenbelt Dental Health - 1301 W 25th St, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Bedrock Periodontics - 4505 Spicewood Springs Rd Unit 100, Austin, TX 78759, United States
• 12 Oaks Integrative Dentistry - 11623 Angus Rd Bldg d suite 16, Austin, TX 78759, United States
• Transcend Dental Health - 120 Jena Marie Wy #100, Austin, TX 78717, United States
• Periodontal Surgical Arts - 3423 Bee Caves Rd Ste C-101, Austin, TX 78746, United States
• Council Oak Perio: Dental Implants & Periodontics, Dr. Christopher Bingham - 711 W 38th St Ste G5, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Dr. Mike Williamson: Williamson Perio - 7200 N Mopac Expy #210, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Bruno Integrative Dentistry - 11410 Jollyville Rd Ste 3102, Austin, TX 78759, United States
• Texas Periodontists - 8701 Menchaca Rd Bldg 3, Suite 103, Austin, TX 78748, United States
• Dentistry with Dr. KP George - 1301 W 25th St, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Austin Institute of Dental Medicine - 1401 Philomena St Ste 200, Austin, TX 78723, United States

For a recent transplant recipient, I’d prioritize a dentist who is willing to coordinate directly with the transplant team rather than choosing solely by neighborhood. The key issues are immunosuppression, infection risk, blood counts, medication interactions, and whether antibiotics or treatment timing need to be coordinated.

My first choices around Hyde Park / North Loop

• Snow Dental — 1005 W 38th St, very convenient to Hyde Park. It’s a general practice and describes itself as conservative, continuity-focused care. I’d call and specifically ask whether they routinely treat solid-organ or stem-cell transplant patients on immunosuppressants and whether they will communicate with the transplant physician.
• KoLa Dentistry — 2907 Duval St, right at the Hyde Park/North University edge. Their site confirms comprehensive general and restorative care and that they serve Hyde Park and North Loop. KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry

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• Greenbelt Dental Health — 1301 W 25th St, another central option close to Hyde Park. The practice emphasizes whole-body/medical considerations, although I wouldn't assume that means transplant expertise without confirming with them.

What I'd do in your situation

Before booking, I'd say:

“I'm a recent transplant recipient and currently take immunosuppressive medication. Do you routinely treat transplant patients, and are you comfortable coordinating dental treatment, medications, and any antibiotic decisions with my transplant team?”

If they hesitate or tell you that your transplant team needs to clear dental treatment first, I'd follow the transplant team's recommendation rather than choosing another routine dentist.

Also, don't start an antibiotic on your own before dental work. Whether prophylaxis is appropriate depends on the type of transplant, time since transplant, immunosuppressive regimen, blood counts, dental procedure, and your transplant team's protocol.

If you tell me what kind of transplant (kidney, liver, heart, bone marrow/stem cell, etc.), how recently it occurred, and whether you're looking for a cleaning vs. a dental problem/procedure, I can narrow this to the best Austin option and look specifically for transplant/immunocompromised-care experience.

• KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry - 2907 Duval St, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Trey Kaliher, DDS - 4300 Medical Pkwy, Austin, TX 78756, United States
• Greenbelt Dental Health - 1301 W 25th St, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• 12 Oaks Integrative Dentistry - 11623 Angus Rd Bldg d suite 16, Austin, TX 78759, United States
• Bedrock Periodontics - 4505 Spicewood Springs Rd Unit 100, Austin, TX 78759, United States
• Bruno Integrative Dentistry - 11410 Jollyville Rd Ste 3102, Austin, TX 78759, United States
• Periodontal Surgical Arts - 3423 Bee Caves Rd Ste C-101, Austin, TX 78746, United States
• Council Oak Perio: Dental Implants & Periodontics, Dr. Christopher Bingham - 711 W 38th St Ste G5, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Dr. Mike Williamson: Williamson Perio - 7200 N Mopac Expy #210, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Snow Dental - 1005 W 38th St #100, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Austin Dental Cares: Jackson Dave DDS - 2509 Gardenia Dr, Austin, TX 78727, United States
• Texas Periodontists - 8701 Menchaca Rd Bldg 3, Suite 103, Austin, TX 78748, United States

For a recent transplant patient, I’d be more cautious than simply choosing the closest Hyde Park/North Loop dentist. The key is whether the dentist is comfortable coordinating with your transplant team about immunosuppressive medications, infection risk, blood counts, antibiotics when indicated, and timing of invasive dental work.

My first choice: KoLa Dentistry

KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry is the most convenient Hyde Park/North Loop option I found. It’s on Duval at the south edge of Hyde Park and specifically serves Hyde Park and North Loop. KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry

However, I couldn't verify from their published information that they specifically specialize in transplant/immunocompromised dental care. So I would call before booking and say:

“I’m a recent transplant recipient taking immunosuppressive medication. Do you routinely treat solid-organ or stem-cell transplant patients, and are you comfortable coordinating dental treatment with the transplant team?”

Another nearby option

Trey Kaliher, DDS is very close to both Hyde Park and North Loop and explicitly lists those neighborhoods among the areas it serves. Trey Kaliher, DDS Trey Kaliher, DDS Again, though, I don't see evidence that transplant dentistry is a stated specialty.

If your transplant team considers you particularly high-risk

I'd actually favor a hospital-connected/special-needs dental service over choosing strictly by neighborhood. For example, Texas Children's has a hospital-based dental program specifically designed for medically complex/immunocompromised patients—but that's pediatric care. Texas Children’s

Bottom line: For an adult transplant recipient who wants Hyde Park/North Loop, I'd call KoLa first, but I would not assume they're transplant specialists until they confirm it. If you tell me what type of transplant (kidney, liver, heart, stem cell, etc.), roughly how long ago it was, and whether you need a cleaning vs. filling/extraction/root canal, I can narrow this down to the safest Austin option.

• Fabre Chris, DDS - 706 W Mlk Blvd, Austin, TX 78701
• Greenbelt Dental Health - 1301 W 25th St, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Snow Dental - 1005 W 38th St #100, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Central Texas Oral Surgery Associates - 3200 Red River St suite 400, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Aids - Austin, TX 78765
• Cuong Ha - 2500 W William Cannon Dr STE 103, Austin, TX 787455287, United States
• Kurtz Pat RHD - 10123 Lake Creek Pkwy #1, Austin, TX 78729, United States
• Bedrock Periodontics - 4505 Spicewood Springs Rd Unit 100, Austin, TX 78759, United States
• Austin Implants & Periodontics - 8701 Menchaca Rd Bldg 1, Suite 109, Austin, TX 78748, United States
• 12 Oaks Integrative Dentistry - 11623 Angus Rd Bldg d suite 16, Austin, TX 78759, United States
• Dr. Sreevidya Bodapati - 12319 N Mopac Expy #160, Austin, TX 78758, United States
• Council Oak Perio: Dental Implants & Periodontics, Dr. Christopher Bingham - 711 W 38th St Ste G5, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Bruno Integrative Dentistry - 11410 Jollyville Rd Ste 3102, Austin, TX 78759, United States
• Dr. Mike Williamson: Williamson Perio - 7200 N Mopac Expy #210, Austin, TX 78731, United States

Because this is soon after a transplant, I’d prioritize a dentist who is comfortable coordinating with your transplant team, rather than choosing purely by neighborhood. Medication interactions, infection risk, blood counts, and whether antibiotics or other precautions are appropriate can matter.

Among the Hyde Park/North Loop-area options I found, I’d start with:

• Fabre Chris, DDS — strongest match for immunocompromised care. The clinic is associated with the Jack Sansing Dental Clinic, a program specifically oriented toward comprehensive dental care for immunocompromised patients/HIV care. It’s at 711 W 38th St, very close to Hyde Park/North Loop. This is the option I would call first.
• Greenbelt Dental Health — 1301 W 25th St, central Austin/Hyde Park area. General dental care, but I found less specific evidence of transplant/immunocompromised expertise.
• Snow Dental — 1005 W 38th St, near Hyde Park. Established general practice, but again I couldn't verify transplant-specific expertise.
• Central Texas Oral Surgery Associates — 3200 Red River St, nearby, but this is primarily an oral-surgery practice, so I'd use them if you need an extraction or other surgical procedure rather than routine transplant dental management.

What I'd do

Call Fabre/Jack Sansing first and explicitly say: “I'm a recent transplant recipient and I'm immunocompromised. Do you routinely treat transplant patients, and will you coordinate with my transplant physician before dental treatment?”

I'd also give them your transplant date, transplant type, current medications, and transplant team's contact information. Don't start an antibiotic or stop/change any transplant medication based solely on the dentist's advice—have the dentist coordinate with the transplant team when needed.

If you tell me what type of transplant you had and approximately how long ago, I can narrow this down further and look specifically for an Austin dentist with transplant/medically complex-patient experience.

• Fabre Chris, DDS - 706 W Mlk Blvd, Austin, TX 78701
• Trey Kaliher, DDS - 4300 Medical Pkwy, Austin, TX 78756, United States
• Kelly W. Keith, DDS - 3800 Speedway, Austin, TX 78751, United States
• Dentistry with Dr. KP George - 1301 W 25th St, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Aids - Austin, TX 78765
• Central Texas Oral Surgery Associates - 3200 Red River St suite 400, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Clinica dental - 711 W 38th St, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Bedrock Periodontics - 4505 Spicewood Springs Rd Unit 100, Austin, TX 78759, United States
• Cuong Ha - 2500 W William Cannon Dr STE 103, Austin, TX 787455287, United States
• Bruno Integrative Dentistry - 11410 Jollyville Rd Ste 3102, Austin, TX 78759, United States
• Robert Ramirez, DDS, MS - 11671 Jollyville Rd #101, Austin, TX 78759, United States
• Greenbelt Dental Health - 1301 W 25th St, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• 12 Oaks Integrative Dentistry - 11623 Angus Rd Bldg d suite 16, Austin, TX 78759, United States

If this is a recent transplant, I’d prioritize a dentist who is comfortable coordinating with your transplant team—not just a convenient neighborhood dentist. Your immunosuppressive medications, blood counts, infection risk, and whether antibiotics are appropriate before dental work can all matter.

My first choice in Hyde Park / North Loop

Fabre Chris, DDS — this is the one I’d call first. The practice is associated with the Jack Sansing Dental Clinic, a Central Austin program historically focused on dental care for people who are immunocompromised, particularly patients living with HIV. That experience makes it a particularly relevant option for someone needing medically coordinated dental care.

The clinic is listed around W. 38th St / Hyde Park–North University, so it's very convenient to the neighborhoods you're considering.

Another nearby option

Trey Kaliher, DDS — 4300 Medical Parkway, serving Hyde Park and North Loop. It's a well-established general practice, but I don't see public information specifically advertising transplant/immunocompromised expertise, so I'd call before booking and explicitly ask whether they've treated recent transplant recipients and whether they'll coordinate with the transplant team. Trey Kaliher, DDS Trey Kaliher, DDS

Kelly W. Keith, DDS — 3800 Speedway, right in Hyde Park. Also a reasonable geographic option, but again, I wouldn't assume transplant expertise from the available information.

What I'd say when calling

“I'm a recent transplant recipient and I'm on immunosuppressive medication. Before I schedule, can the dentist coordinate with my transplant team and handle dental care for immunocompromised patients? Do you routinely see transplant patients?”

One important point: don't start an antibiotic on your own before the dental visit. Ask your transplant physician/team whether you need any special precautions or medication adjustments for the specific dental procedure.

If you tell me what type of transplant (kidney, liver, heart, bone marrow, etc.) and roughly how long ago it was, I can narrow this down further and look specifically for an Austin dentist with transplant/medically complex-patient experience.

• Fabre Chris, DDS - 706 W Mlk Blvd, Austin, TX 78701
• Trey Kaliher, DDS - 4300 Medical Pkwy, Austin, TX 78756, United States
• Snow Dental - 1005 W 38th St #100, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Clinica dental - 711 W 38th St, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Neal R Shah, DDS - Austin Dental Arts - 3807 Spicewood Springs Rd STE 100, Austin, TX 78759, United States
• Aids - Austin, TX 78765
• Cuong Ha - 2500 W William Cannon Dr STE 103, Austin, TX 787455287, United States
• Bedrock Periodontics - 4505 Spicewood Springs Rd Unit 100, Austin, TX 78759, United States
• Robert Ramirez, DDS, MS - 11671 Jollyville Rd #101, Austin, TX 78759, United States
• Bruno Integrative Dentistry - 11410 Jollyville Rd Ste 3102, Austin, TX 78759, United States
• Dentistry with Dr. KP George - 1301 W 25th St, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Greenbelt Dental Health - 1301 W 25th St, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• 12 Oaks Integrative Dentistry - 11623 Angus Rd Bldg d suite 16, Austin, TX 78759, United States

If this is a recent transplant, I’d prioritize a dentist who is comfortable coordinating with your transplant team—not simply the highest-rated neighborhood dentist. Immunosuppression can affect infection risk, healing, medication interactions, and whether antibiotics or treatment timing need to be coordinated.

My pick near Hyde Park / North Loop

Fabre Chris, DDS / Jack Sansing Dental Clinic would be the first place I’d investigate. It’s on W. 38th near Hyde Park, and the clinic has a specific history of caring for immunocompromised patients, particularly people living with HIV/AIDS. That makes it more directly relevant to your situation than a typical neighborhood general dentist.

For a more conventional private-practice option, Trey Kaliher, DDS is at 4300 Medical Parkway and specifically serves Hyde Park/North Loop. The practice has broad general/restorative capabilities, but I would call first and confirm their experience with recent transplant recipients rather than assuming it. Trey Kaliher, DDS

Snow Dental at 1005 W 38th is another convenient Hyde Park-area option, but I don't see the same explicit evidence of immunocompromised/transplant-focused care.

One important caveat

If your transplant was very recent, I'd call your transplant coordinator before having anything invasive done. Ask them:

• whether you're cleared for routine dental cleaning/exam yet;
• whether you need antibiotic prophylaxis for the particular transplant you received;
• whether your current immunosuppressants change what the dentist can prescribe;
• whether they want your dentist to obtain a recent CBC/other labs or communicate directly with the transplant team.

I would not let a dentist independently decide that you need antibiotics just because you're a transplant patient. The recommendation depends on the type of transplant, time since transplant, immune status, medications, and the dental procedure.

If you tell me what type of transplant, roughly how long ago it was, and whether you're looking for a cleaning vs. a filling/extraction/root canal, I can narrow this down to the safest Hyde Park/North Loop choice.

One important caveat

If your transplant was very recent, I'd call your transplant coordinator before having anything invasive done. Ask them:

• Trey Kaliher, DDS - 4300 Medical Pkwy, Austin, TX 78756, United States
• Forest Family Dentistry - Eastside - 31 Navasota St #130, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Treaty Oak Dental: Bruce Jay, DDS - 2905 San Gabriel St #202, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Integrative Dentistry of New Mexico - 409 St Michaels Dr Ste a, Santa Fe, NM 87505, United States
• Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Center of Santa Fe - 2100 Calle De La Vuelta suite b 103, Santa Fe, NM 87505, United States
• Dental Arts of Santa Fe - 312 Catron St, Santa Fe, NM 87501, United States
• Carlberg Wheaton & Associates Llp - 1645 Galisteo St, Santa Fe, NM 87505
• Northside Dental - 806 Calle Mejia, Santa Fe, NM 87501, United States
• Dr. Jeffrey Melton DDS, MS - 141 Paseo De Peralta, Santa Fe, NM 87501, United States
• City Different Dentistry - 444 St Michaels Dr STE B, Santa Fe, NM 87505, United States
• Rusanowski Kenneth B DDS - 1442 S St Francis Dr Ste G, Santa Fe, NM 87505, United States
• Juniper Dental - 409 St Michaels Dr Ste C, Santa Fe, NM 87505, United States
• Bonita Medical Center - 1700 Hospital Dr, Santa Fe, NM 87505, United States

For a recent transplant patient, I’d prioritize a dentist who is comfortable coordinating with your transplant team, reviewing immunosuppressant medications, and timing treatment around your medical status—not just a convenient neighborhood office. Transplant patients can have higher risks of oral infections, delayed healing, gum problems, and medication-related mouth issues, so the dentist should be willing to communicate with your transplant physician before procedures. National Kidney Foundation

In the Hyde Park / North Loop area of Austin, these would be the ones I’d call first:

1. Trey Kaliher, DDS — my first call

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• Location is very close to Hyde Park/North Loop.
• The practice specifically serves patients from Hyde Park, North Loop, and nearby central Austin neighborhoods. Kaliher Dentistry Kaliher Dentistry
• I would ask when calling:

“I’m a recent transplant recipient on immunosuppressive medication. Do you routinely coordinate with transplant teams and manage medically complex patients?”

Why I’d put this first: it’s close to the medical corridor, which can make coordination easier if your transplant center is nearby.

2. Forest Family Dentistry - Eastside — good Hyde Park option

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• Located near Hyde Park/North University and serves the surrounding central Austin neighborhoods. KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
• They provide broad general dental care, which may be useful for ongoing monitoring and preventive visits. KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry

I would still specifically confirm transplant experience before scheduling anything beyond an exam/cleaning.

3. Treaty Oak Dental: Bruce Jay, DDS — nearby Hyde Park choice

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• Located in the Hyde Park/North University area. Smyleee
• Worth calling if you want a smaller neighborhood practice, but I would ask the transplant-coordination questions up front.

Questions I’d ask before booking

• “Have you treated kidney/liver/heart/bone marrow transplant patients?”
• “Will you contact my transplant physician before invasive dental work?”
• “Are you comfortable treating patients taking tacrolimus, cyclosporine, mycophenolate, prednisone, or other immunosuppressants?”
• “Do you have a protocol for antibiotic recommendations or timing procedures after transplant?”
• “Do you have experience screening for oral infections and medication-related gum changes?”

If you tell me what type of transplant you had (kidney, liver, heart, lung, stem cell, etc.) and how many weeks/months ago it was, I can narrow this down further and suggest whether you should start with a cleaning/exam or a transplant-aware dental consult.

• Trey Kaliher, DDS - 4300 Medical Pkwy, Austin, TX 78756, United States
• Kelly W. Keith, DDS - 3800 Speedway, Austin, TX 78751, United States
• Treaty Oak Dental: Bruce Jay, DDS - 2905 San Gabriel St #202, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Dentistry with Dr. KP George - 1301 W 25th St, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Texas Periodontists - 12319 N Mopac Expy #160, Austin, TX 78758, United States
• Snow Dental - 1005 W 38th St #100, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Highland West Dental Care - 3301 Northland Dr #310, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• 12 Oaks Integrative Dentistry - 11623 Angus Rd Bldg d suite 16, Austin, TX 78759, United States
• Clinica dental - 711 W 38th St, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Bruno Integrative Dentistry - 11410 Jollyville Rd Ste 3102, Austin, TX 78759, United States
• Bedrock Periodontics - 4505 Spicewood Springs Rd Unit 100, Austin, TX 78759, United States
• Greenbelt Dental Health - 1301 W 25th St, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Dr. Mike Williamson: Williamson Perio - 7200 N Mopac Expy #210, Austin, TX 78731, United States

Because this is a recent transplant, I’d prioritize a dentist who is willing to coordinate directly with the transplant team—not simply the closest Hyde Park/North Loop office. Immunosuppression can affect infection risk, healing, medication interactions, and whether antibiotics or other precautions are appropriate.

My first choice nearby

Trey Kaliher, DDS — 4300 Medical Parkway, just west of Hyde Park/North Loop. The practice explicitly serves both neighborhoods and is a well-established general dentistry office. Kaliher Dentistry Kaliher Dentistry

I would call and specifically ask:

“I’m a recent transplant recipient and currently immunosuppressed. Does Dr. Kaliher routinely treat transplant/immunocompromised patients, and will your office coordinate with my transplant physician before dental treatment?”

I wouldn't assume they have transplant-specific expertise based solely on their website—the key is getting that answer from the dentist.

Another very convenient option

Kelly W. Keith, DDS — 3800 Speedway, in Hyde Park. It's a long-running general dental practice in the neighborhood. But again, I would verify transplant experience before choosing them.

Treaty Oak Dental: Bruce Jay, DDS — 2905 San Gabriel St, very close to Hyde Park/UT. It's another central-Austin general practice, but I don't see evidence in the available information specifically establishing transplant/immunocompromised expertise. Smyleee

If the transplant was very recent or you're significantly immunosuppressed, I'd actually consider asking your transplant center for a referral to a dentist/oral-medicine service experienced with medically complex patients rather than choosing purely by neighborhood. If you tell me what type of transplant you had and roughly how long ago (e.g., kidney 3 months ago), I can narrow this down to the safest options and look specifically for Austin dentists with documented transplant/medically-compromised-patient experience.

• Fabre Chris, DDS - 706 W Mlk Blvd, Austin, TX 78701
• Kelly W. Keith, DDS - 3800 Speedway, Austin, TX 78751, United States
• Trey Kaliher, DDS - 4300 Medical Pkwy, Austin, TX 78756, United States
• Clinica dental - 711 W 38th St, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Aids - Austin, TX 78765
• Central Texas Oral Surgery Associates - 3200 Red River St suite 400, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Dentistry with Dr. KP George - 1301 W 25th St, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Bedrock Periodontics - 4505 Spicewood Springs Rd Unit 100, Austin, TX 78759, United States
• Cuong Ha - 2500 W William Cannon Dr STE 103, Austin, TX 787455287, United States
• Bruno Integrative Dentistry - 11410 Jollyville Rd Ste 3102, Austin, TX 78759, United States
• Robert Ramirez, DDS, MS - 11671 Jollyville Rd #101, Austin, TX 78759, United States
• 12 Oaks Integrative Dentistry - 11623 Angus Rd Bldg d suite 16, Austin, TX 78759, United States
• Greenbelt Dental Health - 1301 W 25th St, Austin, TX 78705, United States

For a recent transplant patient, I’d prioritize a dentist who is comfortable coordinating with your transplant team—not just one who happens to be in Hyde Park/North Loop. Your immunosuppressive medications, blood counts, infection risk, and whether you need antibiotic prophylaxis can all affect dental treatment.

My first choice

Fabre Chris, DDS — Jack Sansing Dental Clinic
This is the most compelling option I found for your particular situation. The clinic is in the Central Austin/Hyde Park-adjacent area and has a specific history of providing dental care to immunocompromised patients, particularly people living with HIV. That doesn't mean transplant care is identical, but it is a strong signal that the practice is accustomed to medically complex patients and coordinating dental treatment around immune status. Trinitycenter

I'd call and explicitly say:

“I'm a recent transplant recipient and am immunosuppressed. Do you regularly treat transplant patients, and will you coordinate with my transplant physician before dental procedures?”

If you want a conventional Hyde Park dentist

Kelly W. Keith, DDS is right in Hyde Park at 3800 Speedway. It's an established general-dentistry practice, but I couldn't find public evidence that they specifically specialize in transplant/immunocompromised dental care, so I'd only choose them after confirming that experience by phone.

Another nearby option is Trey Kaliher, DDS, at 4300 Medical Parkway. Their practice explicitly serves Hyde Park and North Loop and provides general/restorative care. Kaliher Dentistry Kaliher Dentistry Again, I'd verify transplant experience before booking.

One important distinction

If you are very recently transplanted, I'd actually favor a medically coordinated dental visit over simply picking the closest neighborhood dentist. If your transplant center has a preferred dentist/oral-medicine service, that's worth asking about first.

If you tell me what type of transplant you had and approximately how long ago (e.g., kidney 2 months ago), I can narrow this down to the safest Hyde Park/North Loop options and look specifically for dentists with transplant/immunocompromised experience.

• Fabre Chris, DDS - 706 W Mlk Blvd, Austin, TX 78701
• Kelly W. Keith, DDS - 3800 Speedway, Austin, TX 78751, United States
• Trey Kaliher, DDS - 4300 Medical Pkwy, Austin, TX 78756, United States
• Greenbelt Dental Health - 1301 W 25th St, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Snow Dental - 1005 W 38th St #100, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• CommUnityCare: Chalmers Courts Health Center - 314 Chicon St, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Texas Periodontists - 8701 Menchaca Rd Bldg 3, Suite 103, Austin, TX 78748, United States
• Aids - Austin, TX 78765
• Bedrock Periodontics - 4505 Spicewood Springs Rd Unit 100, Austin, TX 78759, United States
• Texas Periodontists - 12319 N Mopac Expy #160, Austin, TX 78758, United States
• Dentistry with Dr. KP George - 1301 W 25th St, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Clinica dental - 711 W 38th St, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Austin Periodontal Associates - 7800 N Mopac Expy Ste 310, Austin, TX 78759, United States
• Capital Texas Dental Implants and Periodontics - 10601 Pecan Park Rd Unit 101, Austin, TX 78750, United States
• Melanie D Robinson DDS, MS - 3305 Northland Dr Ste 204, Austin, TX 78731, United States

For a recent transplant patient, I’d prioritize a dentist who is comfortable coordinating with your transplant team—not just a convenient neighborhood dentist. Your immunosuppressive medications, blood counts, infection risk, and timing since transplant can affect what dental treatment is appropriate.

My first choice in the Hyde Park / North Loop area

Fabre Chris, DDS — Jack Sansing Dental Clinic / Central Austin

This is the most compelling match I found for your particular situation. The clinic has a history of serving immunocompromised patients, particularly people living with HIV, and provides comprehensive general dental care. That doesn't mean it's specifically a transplant clinic, but the experience with medically complex/immunocompromised patients makes it worth calling first. KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry

Good neighborhood alternatives

• Kelly W. Keith, DDS — 3800 Speedway, right in Hyde Park. This is a general dentistry practice and could be convenient, but I would specifically ask whether they routinely treat solid-organ or stem-cell transplant recipients before scheduling treatment.
• Trey Kaliher, DDS — 4300 Medical Parkway, convenient to Hyde Park/North Loop. The practice offers general, restorative, and periodontal care, including sedation. Trey Kaliher, DDS
• Greenbelt Dental Health — 1301 W 25th St, close to Hyde Park/UT. Another reasonable option for routine dentistry, although I didn't find evidence that transplant/immunocompromised care is a particular specialty.
• Snow Dental — 1005 W 38th St, also very close to Hyde Park/North Loop. It's a general practice with restorative and emergency services, but again, I'd confirm transplant experience beforehand.

One important caveat: I would not choose a dentist solely because they say they are "holistic," "biological," or "integrative." For a recent transplant recipient, I'd favor someone who is willing to coordinate directly with your transplant physician/pharmacist and follow their recommendations about antibiotics, bloodwork, medication interactions, and timing of invasive procedures.

When you call, say: “I'm a recent transplant recipient and I'm immunosuppressed. Does the dentist regularly treat transplant patients, and are you comfortable coordinating dental treatment with my transplant team?” If they seem uncertain, I'd move to another office.

If you tell me what type of transplant you had and approximately how long ago (e.g. kidney 3 months ago, liver 1 year ago), I can narrow this down much more specifically and look for an Austin dentist with the strongest transplant/medically complex-patient experience.

• Aids - Austin, TX 78765
• Trey Kaliher, DDS - 4300 Medical Pkwy, Austin, TX 78756, United States
• Kelly W. Keith, DDS - 3800 Speedway, Austin, TX 78751, United States
• Texas Periodontists - 12319 N Mopac Expy #160, Austin, TX 78758, United States
• Central Texas Oral Surgery Associates - 3200 Red River St suite 400, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Bedrock Periodontics - 4505 Spicewood Springs Rd Unit 100, Austin, TX 78759, United States
• Clinica dental - 711 W 38th St, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• 12 Oaks Integrative Dentistry - 11623 Angus Rd Bldg d suite 16, Austin, TX 78759, United States
• Robert Ramirez, DDS, MS - 11671 Jollyville Rd #101, Austin, TX 78759, United States
• Bruno Integrative Dentistry - 11410 Jollyville Rd Ste 3102, Austin, TX 78759, United States
• Dr. Sreevidya Bodapati - 12319 N Mopac Expy #160, Austin, TX 78758, United States
• Periodontal Surgical Arts - 3423 Bee Caves Rd Ste C-101, Austin, TX 78746, United States
• Dr. Mike Williamson: Williamson Perio - 7200 N Mopac Expy #210, Austin, TX 78731, United States

If this is a recent transplant, I’d prioritize a dentist who is willing to coordinate directly with your transplant team rather than simply choosing the closest Hyde Park/North Loop office.

My first choice locally

Aids — Central Austin, 711 W 38th St

This is the most compelling match I found for medically complex/immunocompromised dental care: the clinic specifically focuses on dental care for people with HIV/AIDS, so its staff has experience treating patients whose immune status affects dental management. It’s also very close to Hyde Park/North Loop.

If you want a conventional private dentist

Trey Kaliher, DDS — 4300 Medical Pkwy

This is in the Hyde Park/North Loop/Rosedale orbit and is a general practice with restorative dentistry. The office explicitly says it serves those neighborhoods. Trey Kaliher, DDS Trey Kaliher, DDS

Another nearby option is Kelly W. Keith, DDS at 3800 Speedway, right in Hyde Park. However, I couldn't verify from the practice's published information that either office has specific transplant/immunocompromised-care expertise.

Important: before any cleaning, extraction, periodontal work, or other invasive procedure after a transplant, tell the dentist you're a transplant recipient and give them your transplant team's contact information and current medication list. The dentist may need to coordinate timing, blood counts, infection risk, and whether any medication adjustments or special precautions are appropriate.

If you tell me what type of transplant and roughly how long ago it was (e.g., 2 months vs. 2 years), I can narrow this down to the safest type of dental provider for your situation.

• Trey Kaliher, DDS - 4300 Medical Pkwy, Austin, TX 78756, United States
• Snow Dental - 1005 W 38th St #100, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry - 2907 Duval St, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Greenbelt Dental Health - 1301 W 25th St, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Austin Implants & Periodontics - 8701 Menchaca Rd Bldg 1, Suite 109, Austin, TX 78748, United States
• 12 Oaks Integrative Dentistry - 11623 Angus Rd Bldg d suite 16, Austin, TX 78759, United States
• Robert Ramirez, DDS, MS - 11671 Jollyville Rd #101, Austin, TX 78759, United States
• Council Oak Perio: Dental Implants & Periodontics, Dr. Christopher Bingham - 711 W 38th St Ste G5, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Harry P. Casmedes, III, MD, DDS - 901 W 38th St #410, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Bruno Integrative Dentistry - 11410 Jollyville Rd Ste 3102, Austin, TX 78759, United States
• Cuong Ha - 2500 W William Cannon Dr STE 103, Austin, TX 787455287, United States
• Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas - Abdominal Transplant Center - 1500 Red River St Ste 11006, Austin, TX 78701, United States
• Bedrock Periodontics - 4505 Spicewood Springs Rd Unit 100, Austin, TX 78759, United States

For a recent transplant patient, I’d be more cautious than simply picking the closest Hyde Park/North Loop dentist. The key is whether the dentist is comfortable coordinating with your transplant team about immunosuppressants, infection risk, blood counts, kidney/liver function, and whether antibiotics or medication changes are actually indicated.

My first choice locally

Trey Kaliher, DDS — 4300 Medical Pkwy, Austin

This is the North Loop/Hyde Park-area option I’d call first. The practice specifically serves both Hyde Park and North Loop and is in central Austin. Trey Kaliher, DDS Trey Kaliher, DDS

That said, I could not verify from the practice's published information that Dr. Kaliher specifically treats transplant/immunocompromised patients. So I'd call before booking and say:

“I’m a recent transplant recipient and currently immunosuppressed. Does Dr. Kaliher routinely treat transplant patients, and will your office coordinate with my transplant team before any invasive dental work?”

Another convenient Hyde Park option

Snow Dental — 1005 W 38th St #100

It's very close to Hyde Park and offers general dentistry, including extractions. But again, I couldn't find reliable evidence that the practice has specific transplant-dentistry expertise.

KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry is another very convenient Hyde Park choice; its office is on Duval at the southern edge of Hyde Park and it accepts new patients. KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry I would ask the same transplant-specific questions before proceeding.

One important caveat

If this is very soon after the transplant, or you need an extraction, root canal, treatment of a dental infection, or other invasive procedure, I'd actually ask your transplant team which dentist they recommend before choosing based on neighborhood. The transplant center can tell the dentist what precautions are appropriate for your transplant and medications.

I also wouldn't assume you automatically need prophylactic antibiotics just because you're immunosuppressed—the decision depends on the transplant history, current medications/labs, procedure, and transplant team's recommendations.

If you tell me what type of transplant (kidney, liver, heart, bone marrow, etc.) and roughly how long ago it was, I can narrow this to the best 2–3 Austin dentists for that specific situation, including whether they have documented experience with medically complex/immunocompromised patients.

• KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry - 2907 Duval St, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Trey Kaliher, DDS - 4300 Medical Pkwy, Austin, TX 78756, United States
• Treaty Oak Dental: Bruce Jay, DDS - 2905 San Gabriel St #202, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• 12 Oaks Integrative Dentistry - 11623 Angus Rd Bldg d suite 16, Austin, TX 78759, United States
• Greenbelt Dental Health - 1301 W 25th St, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Bruno Integrative Dentistry - 11410 Jollyville Rd Ste 3102, Austin, TX 78759, United States
• Snow Dental - 1005 W 38th St #100, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Bedrock Periodontics - 4505 Spicewood Springs Rd Unit 100, Austin, TX 78759, United States
• Council Oak Perio: Dental Implants & Periodontics, Dr. Christopher Bingham - 711 W 38th St Ste G5, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Austin Institute of Dental Medicine - 1401 Philomena St Ste 200, Austin, TX 78723, United States
• Periodontal Surgical Arts - 3423 Bee Caves Rd Ste C-101, Austin, TX 78746, United States
• Dr. Mike Williamson: Williamson Perio - 7200 N Mopac Expy #210, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Texas Periodontists - 8701 Menchaca Rd Bldg 3, Suite 103, Austin, TX 78748, United States

For a recent transplant patient, I would prioritize a dentist who is comfortable coordinating with your transplant team (especially your transplant physician), understands infection-risk issues, medication effects (like immunosuppressants), and knows when to delay or modify procedures. I can’t verify that a specific office has transplant-dentistry specialization from public listings, but among Hyde Park / North Loop-area Austin options, these look like the best places to start based on location and ability to handle comprehensive care. KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry

My first calls

1. KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry — Hyde Park/North University area

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Good first choice if you want a neighborhood dentist who may be able to provide ongoing preventive care and coordinate with your medical team. They are near Hyde Park and describe comprehensive general dentistry services. KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry

When you call, ask:

• “Do you regularly treat solid-organ or bone marrow transplant patients?”
• “Will you coordinate with my transplant physician before cleanings, periodontal work, extractions, or antibiotics?”
• “Do you have experience managing patients on tacrolimus, cyclosporine, prednisone, mycophenolate, or other immunosuppressants?”

2. Trey Kaliher, DDS — very close to North Loop/Hyde Park

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This office serves nearby central Austin neighborhoods including Hyde Park and North Loop and offers general/restorative dentistry. Trey Kaliher, DDS Trey Kaliher, DDS The Medical Parkway location is also convenient if you prefer a medical-office corridor.

3. Treaty Oak Dental: Bruce Jay, DDS — Hyde Park/North University area

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A nearby option with a general dentistry focus. If you choose them, I’d specifically ask about transplant experience before booking anything beyond an exam/cleaning.

What I’d look for in the first visit

For a recent transplant recipient, I’d request:

• A consultation/exam first rather than jumping into elective dental work
• Review of: - transplant date
• current immunosuppressant medications
• blood counts if relevant (especially after bone marrow transplant)
• history of infections or rejection issues
• your transplant team’s dental clearance recommendations
• A plan for: - gum disease prevention (important because oral infections can be higher risk)
• frequency of cleanings
• antibiotic decisions if procedures are needed (only if your medical team recommends it)

If you tell me what type of transplant (kidney, liver, heart, lung, bone marrow), how long ago it was, and whether you’re looking for a routine cleaning vs. a problem tooth/gum issue, I can narrow the choice further.

• Fabre Chris, DDS - 706 W Mlk Blvd, Austin, TX 78701
• Trey Kaliher, DDS - 4300 Medical Pkwy, Austin, TX 78756, United States
• Snow Dental - 1005 W 38th St #100, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Dentistry with Dr. KP George - 1301 W 25th St, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• 12 Oaks Integrative Dentistry - 11623 Angus Rd Bldg d suite 16, Austin, TX 78759, United States
• Austin Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry - 13341 US-290 Unit 1-107, Austin, TX 78737, United States
• Bruno Integrative Dentistry - 11410 Jollyville Rd Ste 3102, Austin, TX 78759, United States
• Capital Texas Dental Implants and Periodontics - 10601 Pecan Park Rd Unit 101, Austin, TX 78750, United States
• Bedrock Periodontics - 4505 Spicewood Springs Rd Unit 100, Austin, TX 78759, United States
• Greenbelt Dental Health - 1301 W 25th St, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Dr. Mike Williamson: Williamson Perio - 7200 N Mopac Expy #210, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Texas Periodontists - 8701 Menchaca Rd Bldg 3, Suite 103, Austin, TX 78748, United States
• Austin Institute of Dental Medicine - 1401 Philomena St Ste 200, Austin, TX 78723, United States

For a recent transplant patient, I’d prioritize a dentist who is comfortable coordinating with the transplant team rather than choosing purely by neighborhood. The key issues can include immunosuppressive medications, infection risk, blood counts, healing, and whether antibiotics or medication adjustments are appropriate.

In the Hyde Park/North Loop area, my strongest local lead is:

• Fabre Chris, DDS — 706 W MLK Blvd, central Austin. This is particularly interesting because the practice is associated with a community dental program historically connected with AIDS Services of Austin/Vivent Health, and the available business information specifically describes experience with immunocompromised patients.
• Trey Kaliher, DDS — 4300 Medical Parkway, convenient to both Hyde Park and North Loop. The practice explicitly serves those neighborhoods, although I did not find evidence that it specifically advertises transplant/immunocompromised dental expertise. Trey Kaliher, DDS Trey Kaliher, DDS
• Snow Dental — 1005 W 38th St, very close to Hyde Park. It's another reasonable general-dentistry option, but again I couldn't verify transplant-specific expertise.

My first call would be Dr. Chris Fabre's office, specifically asking: “I’m a recent transplant recipient on immunosuppressive medication. Does the dentist routinely treat transplant/immunocompromised patients, and will you coordinate with my transplant team before invasive dental work?”

Also, don't assume you need—or should take—an antibiotic before dental work. Your transplant physician should advise on that based on your transplant type, timing, medications, blood counts, and the planned procedure. UT Medicine's Infectious Disease Clinic in Austin specifically manages transplant-related infections and works collaboratively with other specialists, so your transplant team can help with the dental clearance if needed. UT Medicine

If you tell me what type of transplant you had and roughly how long ago (no other personal medical details needed), I can narrow this down to the most appropriate type of dental provider and what to ask before booking.

• Fabre Chris, DDS - 706 W Mlk Blvd, Austin, TX 78701
• Snow Dental - 1005 W 38th St #100, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Trey Kaliher, DDS - 4300 Medical Pkwy, Austin, TX 78756, United States
• Aids - Austin, TX 78765
• CommUnityCare: Chalmers Courts Health Center - 314 Chicon St, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Dentistry with Dr. KP George - 1301 W 25th St, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• 12 Oaks Integrative Dentistry - 11623 Angus Rd Bldg d suite 16, Austin, TX 78759, United States
• Periodontal Health Professionals - 4613A Bee Caves Rd #203, West Lake Hills, TX 78746, United States
• Bruno Integrative Dentistry - 11410 Jollyville Rd Ste 3102, Austin, TX 78759, United States
• Austin Implants & Periodontics - 8701 Menchaca Rd Bldg 1, Suite 109, Austin, TX 78748, United States
• Central Texas Oral Surgery Associates - 3200 Red River St suite 400, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Council Oak Perio: Dental Implants & Periodontics, Dr. Christopher Bingham - 711 W 38th St Ste G5, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Greenbelt Dental Health - 1301 W 25th St, Austin, TX 78705, United States

Because you’re recently post-transplant and immunocompromised, I’d prioritize a dentist who is comfortable coordinating with your transplant team—not simply the closest general dentist. Post-transplant dental care can require attention to infection risk, bleeding, medications, antibiotic decisions, and healing. National Kidney Foundation UT Southwestern Medical Center

For Hyde Park/North Loop, my first call would be:

• Fabre Chris, DDS / Jack Sansing Dental Clinic — This is the strongest match I found for immunocompromised-focused dental care in central Austin. The clinic is associated with Vivent Health and is specifically oriented toward patients with HIV/immunocompromised medical needs. Trinitycenter
• Snow Dental — Very close to Hyde Park/North Loop and a reasonable option for routine dentistry, but I couldn't verify specific transplant-dentistry expertise, so I'd call first and explicitly ask whether they've treated recent organ or stem-cell transplant patients.
• Trey Kaliher, DDS — Another nearby general-dentistry option, but again, I couldn't find evidence that transplant/immunocompromised care is a particular specialty.

If this is a very recent transplant (especially within the first few months), a procedure rather than just a cleaning, or you have low blood counts, I'd actually favor getting the transplant team's approval/referral before proceeding. The National Kidney Foundation specifically recommends coordinating with the transplant physician about timing, antibiotics, bleeding risk, medications, and medical clearance. National Kidney Foundation

If you tell me what kind of transplant you had (kidney, liver, heart, bone marrow/stem cell, etc.) and approximately how long ago, I can narrow this down to the best Austin provider for your particular situation.

Because this is a recent transplant, I’d prioritize a dentist who is comfortable coordinating with your transplant team—not simply the closest general dentist. Your transplant medications and current immune status can affect infection risk, bleeding, antibiotic decisions, and when dental procedures are appropriate.

Best nearby options

1. Fabre Chris, DDS / Jack Sansing Dental Clinic — my first call

• Central Austin, very close to Hyde Park/North Loop.
• The clinic has a particular focus on patients who are immunocompromised, historically including patients with HIV. northaustindentist.com
• That experience makes it a particularly reasonable place to ask about transplant-related dental care.
• Call first and explicitly say you're a recent transplant recipient and ask whether they routinely coordinate with transplant physicians.

2. Trey Kaliher, DDS — good Hyde Park/North Loop general-dentistry option

• 4300 Medical Parkway, serving Hyde Park and North Loop. kaliherdentistry.com
• Established general practice with restorative capabilities, but I did not find evidence that the practice specifically advertises transplant/immunocompromised dentistry. I'd therefore confirm this before booking treatment.

3. Central Texas Oral Surgery Associates — if you need an extraction or other surgery

• 3200 Red River St., right in central Austin.
• This is an oral-surgery practice rather than your routine dentist, but it may be useful if your transplant team says a surgical dental procedure is needed.

What I'd do

I'd call Jack Sansing first and say:

“I'm a recent transplant recipient and currently immunosuppressed. I need dental care and want a dentist experienced with medically complex/immunocompromised patients. Can your dentist coordinate with my transplant team before treatment?”

Before any invasive procedure, I'd also have the dentist contact your transplant program about whether you need medication adjustments, bloodwork, antibiotic prophylaxis, or timing restrictions. Don't start an antibiotic on your own.

If you tell me what type of transplant (kidney, liver, heart, lung, etc.), roughly how long ago it was, and whether you need a cleaning vs. a specific dental problem, I can narrow this down to the safest choice among Hyde Park/North Loop providers.

Because you’re recently post-transplant, I’d prioritize a dentist who is willing to coordinate directly with your transplant team—not simply the closest general dentist. Medication interactions, infection risk, blood counts, and whether antibiotics are appropriate can matter.

Best fit in Hyde Park / North Loop

Trey Kaliher, DDS — 4300 Medical Pkwy
This is the one I’d call first. The office specifically serves Hyde Park and North Loop, and it’s centrally located. kaliherdentistry.com

However, I couldn't verify from the practice's published information that they specifically specialize in transplant/immunocompromised patients. So when you call, tell them explicitly that you're a recent transplant recipient and ask whether the dentist will coordinate with your transplant physician before treatment.

A second nearby option is Snow Dental at 1005 W 38th St, also convenient to Hyde Park. I found evidence of general dental care and emergency services, but again, not enough published evidence to call them transplant specialists.

If your transplant team wants higher medical complexity

If you're having an extraction, significant infection, periodontal surgery, or anything more invasive, I'd consider asking your transplant physician for a referral to a hospital-connected dental/oral-surgery service. UT Medicine's infectious-disease program specifically manages transplant-related infections and works in a multidisciplinary setting, which may make coordination easier. utmedicine.org

Before letting a dentist treat you, I'd ask:

1. “Do you routinely treat solid-organ or stem-cell transplant patients?”
2. “Will you coordinate with my transplant team before invasive dental work?”
3. “Do you need my latest CBC, kidney/liver function, or medication list?”
4. “Will you check with my transplant physician before prescribing antibiotics or pain medication?”

If you tell me what type of transplant and how recently it occurred (e.g., kidney 3 months ago), I can narrow this down to the safest Austin options and look specifically for dentists with documented transplant/immunocompromised experience.

For a recent transplant recipient, I’d prioritize a dentist who is comfortable coordinating directly with the transplant team—not simply a convenient neighborhood dentist. NIDCR specifically recommends that the dentist speak with the transplant team before treatment because immunosuppressants, infection risk, bleeding risk, and drug interactions can affect dental decisions. www.nidcr.nih.gov

My pick near Hyde Park / North Loop

1. Best match for immunocompromised care: Fabre Chris, DDS / Jack Sansing Dental Clinic
This is the option I would investigate first if the patient meets the clinic's eligibility requirements. Jack Sansing is part of Vivent Health Austin, whose dental program specifically employs providers experienced in HIV/immunocompromised oral-health care and coordinates dental and medical care. viventhealth.org It's right around 38th Street/Hyde Park, rather than far north or south.

Important: Jack Sansing's Austin program is specifically oriented toward people living with HIV, so being a transplant recipient alone may not qualify you. Call before relying on it.

2. Best convenient Hyde Park choice: KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
KoLa is actually at the foot of Hyde Park and accepts new patients. www.koladentistry.com However, I couldn't verify from its public information that its dentists specifically specialize in transplant/immunosuppressed patients, so I'd only choose it after confirming that they will coordinate with the transplant team and follow the team's medication/procedure instructions.

3. Another nearby option: Trey Kaliher, DDS
The Medical Parkway office serves Hyde Park and North Loop and provides comprehensive general dentistry. kaliherdentistry.com Again, I couldn't find evidence of a specific transplant-dentistry program, so I'd ask about transplant experience before scheduling invasive treatment.

What I'd tell the office when calling

Say: “I'm a recent transplant recipient taking immunosuppressive medication. My transplant team can coordinate with you. Do you regularly treat transplant/immunocompromised patients, and will you obtain medical clearance before cleaning or invasive treatment?”

Also give them the transplant physician's contact information and your complete medication list. www.nidcr.nih.gov

If the transplant was very recent (especially the first several weeks/months), I'd contact the transplant team before even booking a routine cleaning, because timing and blood counts can affect whether dental treatment is appropriate. cdho.org

If you tell me what kind of transplant (kidney, liver, heart, stem-cell, etc.) and roughly how long ago it was, I can narrow this to the safest Austin option and specifically look for a dentist with experience with that type of transplant.

If this is a recent transplant, I’d prioritize a dentist who is comfortable coordinating directly with the transplant team—not simply a highly rated neighborhood dentist. Transplant medications can change infection risk, bleeding/wound healing, and drug interactions, and dental treatment soon after transplant should generally be cleared with the transplant team. www.nidcr.nih.govcdho.org

My Austin pick

1. Vivent Health – Austin Dental — strongest fit for immunocompromised care

Their Austin dental program specifically describes experience caring for people with HIV/immunocompromised needs, and it's an integrated medical/dental setting. That's the closest match I found to your requirement for immunocompromised-aware dentistry. The Austin dental location is associated with 104 E. Highland Mall Blvd., Suite 100, near North Loop.

Vivent Health dental information

2. Chris Fabre, DDS / Jack Sansing Dental Clinic — another particularly relevant option

This clinic is associated with Vivent Health and has an orientation toward dental care for medically complex/immunocompromised patients. It's at/near 38th Street, making it convenient to Hyde Park/North Loop. I'd call and explicitly say “recent organ transplant recipient on immunosuppression” before booking.

3. Trey Kaliher, DDS — best conventional neighborhood option

He's at 4300 Medical Parkway, right between the Hyde Park/North Loop area, and the practice serves both neighborhoods. However, I didn't find evidence on his public information that he specifically specializes in transplant/immunocompromised patients, so I'd put him behind the first two for your situation. kaliherdentistry.com

One important caveat

If the transplant was within the last few months, don't just schedule a routine cleaning and show up. Ask your transplant coordinator/physician whether you're cleared for dental treatment and have the dentist coordinate with them. Recent transplant recipients can be at particularly high risk from infection, and medication choices—including antibiotics and pain medicines—may need to be individualized. cdho.org

If you tell me what kind of transplant (kidney, liver, heart, lung, bone marrow, etc.) and roughly how long ago, I can narrow this to the best 2–3 Austin dentists specifically for that transplant type, including who is closest to Hyde Park/North Loop.

Because you’re a recent transplant patient, I’d prioritize a dentist who is comfortable coordinating with your transplant team rather than choosing purely by neighborhood. Post-transplant immunosuppression increases the importance of controlling oral infection and coordinating dental treatment with the medical team. pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

My pick for Hyde Park / North Loop

Trey Kaliher, DDS — 4300 Medical Pkwy, just west of Hyde Park/North Loop. The practice explicitly serves both neighborhoods and is a convenient central-Austin option. kaliherdentistry.com

However, I would call before booking and specifically ask:

“I’m a recent organ-transplant recipient and currently immunosuppressed. Does Dr. Kaliher routinely treat transplant patients, and will you coordinate with my transplant physician about antibiotics, immunosuppressant medications, blood counts, and timing of dental procedures?”

I couldn't verify from the practice's public information that Dr. Kaliher specifically specializes in transplant/immunocompromised dental care, so I wouldn't assume that expertise just from the location.

An option I'd consider if medical complexity is the priority

Fabre Chris, DDS / Jack Sansing Dental Clinic is particularly interesting because its dental program is integrated with Vivent Health's medical-care model and is oriented toward patients who are immunocompromised. That makes it potentially more medically experienced than a typical neighborhood practice, although its focus is HIV-related care rather than organ transplantation specifically.

If your transplant team is at Dell Seton/UT Health Austin, I'd also ask your transplant coordinator which dentist they routinely refer transplant recipients to. Their transplant program is multidisciplinary, making that referral particularly useful. healthcare.ascension.org

Bottom line: For convenience, I'd start with Trey Kaliher, but only after confirming transplant experience and getting your transplant team's clearance/instructions. If you tell me what type of transplant you had (kidney, liver, heart, etc.) and roughly when it occurred, I can narrow this to the best Austin option and look specifically for dentists with that transplant population.

For a recent transplant patient, I would prioritize a dentist who is comfortable coordinating with your transplant team, understands infection risk, medication effects (especially immunosuppressants), blood counts, steroid use, and when antibiotics or treatment timing need medical clearance. I’d also ask your transplant physician’s office if they have a preferred dental referral list.

Among Hyde Park / North Loop–area options in Austin, these are the ones I’d consider calling first:

1. Trey Kaliher, DDS — strongest practical fit for Hyde Park/North Loop

Trey Kaliher, DDS
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Address: 4300 Medical Pkwy, Austin, TX 78756, United States
Phone: +1 512-453-3100

• Location: near both neighborhoods (Medical Parkway area).
• The office specifically serves Hyde Park and North Loop patients. kaliherdentistry.com
• I would call and ask directly:

“Do you routinely treat solid-organ or bone marrow transplant patients? Are you comfortable coordinating clearance with a transplant team before procedures?”

2. Snow Dental — central Austin option near Hyde Park

Snow Dental
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Address: 1005 W 38th St #100, Austin, TX 78705, United States
Phone: +1 512-371-7239

• Located near Hyde Park/central Austin.
• Worth asking about immunocompromised protocols and whether they have experience managing medically complex patients.

3. Treaty Oak Dental: Bruce Jay, DDS — Hyde Park–adjacent

Treaty Oak Dental: Bruce Jay, DDS
Web
Address: 2905 San Gabriel St #202, Austin, TX 78705, United States
Phone: +1 512-478-4411

• Located in central Austin near Hyde Park.
• A reasonable option for routine preventive care if they are willing to coordinate closely with your transplant team.

A few questions I’d ask before booking:

1. “How many transplant patients do you see?”
2. “Will you contact my transplant coordinator/nephrologist/hepatologist if needed?”
3. “Do you require medical clearance before cleanings, fillings, extractions, or periodontal work?”
4. “How do you handle patients taking tacrolimus, cyclosporine, prednisone, mycophenolate, or other immunosuppressants?”
5. “Do you have a plan if my neutrophil count or platelets are low?”

If you tell me what type of transplant (kidney, liver, heart, lung, stem cell), how long ago it was, and whether you’re looking for a cleaning vs. a procedure, I can narrow this down further.

For a recent transplant recipient, I’d prioritize a dentist who is comfortable coordinating with the transplant team—not simply the highest-rated neighborhood dentist. Immunosuppression can change infection risk, healing, medication interactions, and decisions around invasive dental work. pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

My pick near Hyde Park / North Loop

1. Best fit: Fabre Chris, DDS — Jack Sansing Dental Clinic / Vivent Health

This is the option I’d investigate first for a transplant patient because the clinic has an explicit history of caring for immunocompromised patients, particularly people with HIV, and is associated with an integrated medical-care setting. It is at 711 W 38th St., Suite E-4, right around the Hyde Park/North Loop area.

2. Convenient general-dentistry option: Trey Kaliher, DDS

His office is at 4300 Medical Parkway, and the practice specifically lists Hyde Park and North Loop among the neighborhoods it serves. He offers routine and restorative dentistry, but I would call first and explicitly ask about experience treating solid-organ transplant recipients on immunosuppressants. kaliherdentistry.com

3. Another very nearby option: Greenbelt Dental Health

At 1301 W 25th St., this is particularly convenient for Hyde Park. However, its public information emphasizes a biological/holistic approach rather than transplant medicine, so I would put it behind the first two for a recently transplanted patient.

One important step before you book

Tell the dentist exactly which organ was transplanted, when the transplant occurred, and all immunosuppressants/other medications you're taking. Ask whether they want clearance or specific instructions from your transplant physician before cleaning, X-rays, periodontal treatment, extraction, or other invasive work. Dental management after transplant often needs coordination with the transplant team, particularly early after transplantation. pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

If this is very recently after the transplant, I would actually call the transplant coordinator first and ask: “Which local dentist do you recommend for transplant recipients?” The Dell Seton/UT Health Austin transplant program has a multidisciplinary transplant team and is specifically set up to coordinate complex transplant care. healthcare.ascension.org

If you tell me what type of transplant, how many weeks/months ago it was, and whether you need a cleaning vs. a filling/extraction or have pain/infection, I can narrow this to the safest choice among Hyde Park/North Loop offices.

For a recent transplant patient, I’d prioritize a dentist who is willing to coordinate with your transplant team rather than simply choosing the closest office. I looked specifically around Hyde Park/North Loop, and I couldn’t verify a Hyde Park/North Loop general dentist publicly advertising transplant/immunocompromised dental care.

My pick in your area

Trey Kaliher, DDS — 4300 Medical Pkwy
This is my first call for convenience and location: the practice specifically serves Hyde Park and North Loop and is in central Austin. kaliherdentistry.com

However, because you're recently transplanted, I would call before booking and explicitly ask whether Dr. Kaliher has treated solid-organ transplant patients on immunosuppressants and whether he will coordinate with your transplant physician. His public information doesn't establish transplant-specific expertise.

Another nearby option is Snow Dental at 1005 W 38th St, also very close to Hyde Park. Its public information emphasizes general, emergency and comprehensive dental care, but again I couldn't verify transplant-specific experience.

If transplant expertise matters more than neighborhood

I'd consider Fabre Chris, DDS / the Jack Sansing Dental Clinic. Its setting has a particular history of caring for immunocompromised patients, especially people with HIV, although that's not the same thing as demonstrated solid-organ-transplant expertise.

UT Medicine's Infectious Disease Clinic also specifically manages transplant-related infections, so your transplant team may be able to give you a dentist they already trust. utmedicine.org

Before having a cleaning, extraction, implant, or other invasive work, I'd have the dentist confirm with your transplant team whether any antibiotic prophylaxis, medication adjustment, bloodwork, or timing precautions are needed. Don't independently change your immunosuppressants.

If you tell me what type of transplant you had and roughly how long ago (e.g., 3 weeks vs. 6 months), I can narrow this down to the safest 2–3 Austin dentists and what I'd ask each office before scheduling.

Because this is soon after a transplant, I’d prioritize a dentist who is comfortable coordinating with your transplant team—not just a convenient neighborhood dentist. Immunosuppression can change infection risk and how dental procedures should be planned. The American Academy of Oral Medicine specifically identifies oral-medicine care as appropriate for medically complex and transplant patients. www.aaom.com

Best fit among Hyde Park / North Loop options

Fabre Chris, DDS / Jack Sansing Dental Clinic would be my first call if your situation is immunocompromised care rather than simply routine dentistry. The clinic is associated with Vivent Health and its dental program has an emphasis on patients who are immunocompromised and/or have complex medical needs. It's also right around the Hyde Park/North Loop area.

Trey Kaliher, DDS is another convenient option: 4300 Medical Parkway, serving both Hyde Park and North Loop. His practice is a general-dentistry office, but I couldn't verify from the practice's public information that he specifically specializes in transplant/immunocompromised patients, so I'd call before booking and ask whether they've treated recent transplant recipients. kaliherdentistry.com

Snow Dental at 1005 W 38th St is also very close to Hyde Park, but again, I couldn't verify transplant-specific expertise from its public information.

What I'd do

If the transplant was recent (especially within the past several months), I'd call the Jack Sansing clinic first and say:

“I'm a recent transplant recipient and currently immunosuppressed. I need a dentist who is experienced with medically complex/immunocompromised patients and can coordinate with my transplant team. Do you routinely treat transplant patients?”

Before any invasive dental work, have the dentist coordinate with your transplant physician about your current medications, blood counts if relevant, infection precautions, and whether antibiotics or other modifications are indicated. Don't independently stop or change immunosuppressive medication.

If you tell me what type of transplant you had and roughly how long ago, plus whether you need a cleaning/checkup versus a filling, extraction, root canal, etc., I can narrow this to the safest Austin option and look specifically for transplant/academic oral-medicine care.

Because you’re a recent transplant recipient, I’d prioritize a dentist who is comfortable coordinating with your transplant team—not just a highly rated general dentist. Your transplant medications and timing can affect infection risk, healing, medication interactions, and whether antibiotics are appropriate. The ADA notes that antibiotic prophylaxis is not automatically required simply because someone has a solid-organ transplant, so this should be individualized with your transplant clinician. www.ada.org

Best fit among Hyde Park / North Loop options

1. Trey Kaliher, DDS — my first call

• 4300 Medical Pkwy, very close to both Hyde Park and North Loop.
• The practice describes Dr. Kaliher as having advanced training through an Air Force dental residency. kaliherdentistry.com
• I would call and specifically ask: “Do you routinely treat solid-organ transplant recipients who are currently immunosuppressed, and will you coordinate with my transplant team before treatment?”
• (512) 453-3100

2. KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry — best Hyde Park convenience

• 2907 Duval St, right at the southern edge of Hyde Park.
• They provide comprehensive general/restorative care and accept new patients. www.koladentistry.com
• However, I don't see evidence on their public information specifically advertising transplant/immunocompromised dental care, so I'd confirm this before booking.

One important consideration

If your transplant was very recent or you need an extraction, invasive procedure, treatment for a dental infection, or you're having mouth sores/thrush, I'd actually ask your transplant team for their preferred dental referral first. Austin's transplant program is integrated with UT/Dell Medical School and Ascension Seton, which makes coordination particularly useful. dellmed.utexas.edu

If you tell me what type of transplant you had (kidney, liver, heart, lung, etc.) and roughly how long ago, I can narrow this down to the safest choice and look specifically for an Austin dentist/oral-medicine specialist with transplant experience.

Because you’re a recent transplant patient, I’d prioritize a dentist who is willing to coordinate directly with your transplant team rather than choosing solely by neighborhood. The timing of dental treatment, your current immunosuppression, blood counts, and medications can matter, especially for invasive work. www.ada.org

Best fits around Hyde Park / North Loop

• Trey Kaliher, DDS — 4300 Medical Pkwy
  • Probably my first call among the nearby general dentists.
  • The office specifically serves Hyde Park and North Loop and is close to both. kaliherdentistry.com
  • I would call and explicitly say: “I’m a recent transplant recipient and currently immunosuppressed. Do you routinely treat transplant patients, and will you coordinate with my transplant physician before invasive treatment?”

• Snow Dental — 1005 W 38th St
  • Convenient to Hyde Park and central Austin.
  • General dentistry with emergency capability, but I couldn't verify from its published information that the practice has specific transplant/immunocompromised-dental expertise, so I'd ask that question before booking.

• Greenbelt Dental Health — 1301 W 25th St
  • Very close to Hyde Park/UT.
  • It's an integrative/biological practice, but again, I couldn't verify specific transplant-care experience from the available information.

One important caveat

If your transplant was very recent, I'd actually ask your transplant team for their preferred dentist or dental clinic before proceeding. UT Health Austin's Infectious Disease Clinic specifically manages transplant-related infections and works in a multidisciplinary fashion, which makes that kind of coordination particularly relevant. utmedicine.org

Also, don't automatically take an antibiotic before dental work just because you're a transplant recipient. Current ADA guidance says solid-organ transplant status by itself isn't an automatic indication for prophylactic antibiotics; the decision depends on the individual situation and should be coordinated with your medical team. www.ada.org

If you tell me what kind of transplant you had (kidney, liver, heart, lung, bone marrow, etc.) and roughly how long ago it was, I can narrow this to the Austin dentist I'd choose and what questions I'd ask before scheduling.

For a recent transplant patient, I’d prioritize a dentist who is comfortable coordinating with the transplant team—not just a convenient neighborhood dentist. The ADA specifically recommends physician–dentist coordination for medically compromised patients, and transplant patients may need individualized decisions around infections, medications, blood counts, and invasive procedures. www.ada.org

My first choice near Hyde Park/North Loop

Jack Sansing Dental Clinic — Vivent Health

• 104 E. Highland Mall Blvd., Suite 100, Austin
• 512-458-2437
• This is the standout option I found for someone specifically concerned about immunocompromised care because the dental clinic operates within Vivent Health's integrated medical-care setting, alongside primary care and pharmacy services. viventhealth.org
• It's just east of the North Loop/Highland area rather than directly in Hyde Park.

If you want a conventional Hyde Park/North Loop dentist

Trey Kaliher, DDS

• 4300 Medical Pkwy, Austin
• 512-453-3100
• His office explicitly serves both Hyde Park and North Loop. kaliherdentistry.com
• However, I couldn't verify from the practice's public information that they specifically specialize in transplant/immunocompromised patients, so I'd call before choosing them for a recent transplant.

Bottom line: I'd call Jack Sansing Dental Clinic first and tell them, “I'm a recent transplant recipient and currently immunosuppressed. Do you routinely treat transplant patients, and will you coordinate with my transplant physician before dental procedures?” If they can't accommodate your transplant team's requirements, I'd ask your transplant center for an oral medicine specialist; oral medicine is the dental specialty specifically trained in medically complex patients and organ-transplant care. www.ada.org

If you tell me what type of transplant (kidney, liver, heart, stem cell, etc.) and roughly how long ago, I can narrow this down further and look specifically for an Austin dentist/oral-medicine provider experienced with that transplant type.