Srinivas Bollineni, M.D.

Meet Dr. Bollineni

Lung Transplant Specialist in Dallas

Pulmonologist Srivinas Bollineni, M.D., guides people with end-stage lung diseases through the lung transplant process. He manages their care before a transplant, through the surgery, and for the rest of their lives.

As a member of UT Southwestern Medical Center's multidisciplinary lung transplant team, Dr. Bollineni coordinates care among the thoracic surgeons and many other specialists involved in the unique management of lung transplant patients.

"After lung transplantation, our patients can pursue their passions again."

Because lung transplantation is typically the last treatment option for patients with end-stage lung diseases, he tries to find other treatment options that may not require lifelong maintenance, such as lung volume reduction surgery (LVRS).

Lifelong Care

For patients who do require transplantation, Dr. Bollineni delivers all of their medical care from that point on – not just pre- and post-surgery.

"If these patients get a cough, cold, or any health problem for the rest of their lives, they come to me," he says.

Board-certified and fellowship-trained, Dr. Bollineni credits UT Southwestern's experienced lung disease and transplant specialists for creating an environment in which patients can prosper. The program is ranked among the top in the nation for one-year and three-year post-transplant survival of lung transplant patients.

While helping patients get a second chance at living, Dr. Bollineni forges strong bonds with them.

"When I see patients in clinic, I extend my hand to say hello," he says. "Many times they say, 'No – give me a hug!' That makes me happy because we’re all so passionate about our work, and I feel like we’ve really helped these people."