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Dr. Alison Gildehaus

MD, MBA, FACS
Job Title: Chief Medical Officer
Organization: Mid-America Transplant

Dr. Gildehaus has been with Mid-America for the past year. Before joining them as their Chief Medical Officer, she has practiced as an adult trauma/general surgeon and surgical intensivist since 2013. She is passionate about the relationships between providers and OPOs and the impact they have on donors, donor families, recipients, and the entire healthcare community.

Professional Information

Area(s) of Focus: Healthcare Collaboration; Business of Health; Change Management; Team Building; Strategic Planning

Alliance Presentations

Physician Provider

Physician and Provider (APP) Relationships for Success

Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 2:00pm

Many providers in the healthcare environment have limited exposure and experience to organ donation and/or have only experienced a small portion of the donation process. This webinar will focus on the critical importance of consistency and transparency between healthcare providers and OPO teams to meet the mutual goal of supporting all donors and donor families. Dynamics and challenges within the current healthcare environment will be explored, followed by examples of actionable steps that can be explored to strengthen communication and relationships between hospital and OPO providers.

Lifelong Networks

Our partners are the heart and soul of our organization. For more than 15 years, they have played a vital role providing quality education and programs to advance a shared mission.

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