Victor Pretorius, MBChB
Co-founder, Owner
Dr Victor Pretorius is a renowned cardiac surgeon with decades of experience in organ transplantation. He currently serves as the surgical director of one of the largest and most prestigious heart transplant programs in the nation. Under his leadership the program has achieved the best transplant outcomes with constant innovation and sustained growth being hallmarks of his work.
Driven by the desire to help patients suffering from end-stage organ failure, Pretorius has dedicated many years to studying and researching of organ transplantation. He has presented his work at numerous national and international meetings, demonstrating his commitment to advancing the field.
Dr. Pretorius has been a first-mover in many areas, including the successful transplantation of DCD donor hearts. He has assembled and educated a comprehensive team of professionals who provide various options of machine perfusion of donor organs to recover and optimize them.
His familiarity with the Organ Procurement Organization Structures has allowed him to educate many organizations and hospitals about the process of machine perfusion for DCD organ recovery. His professionalism, calm, demeaner and inclusive leadership stylehas allowed DCD heart transplant to grow rapidly in the region and beyond.
Pretorius’s attention to detail and understanding of the speedy actions required to successfully recover viable DCD organs has seen his team reach unparalleled recovery rates with best transplant outcomes in the nation. He has collaborated with many abdominal transplant surgeons and programs to optimize and improve abdominal DCD organ recovery. With calculated and research-driven protocols, Pretorius and his team have been exploring the boundaries of functional warm ischemic times with a focus on recovering more organs for transplantation.
As a founding member and leader of Southern California Transplant Associates Dr. Victor Pretorius is poised to expand his knowledge and skills to the benefit of patients nationwide.
Brandon Jackson, CTP
Co-founder, Owner
Brandon Jackson is a highly experienced professional in the field of transplant and organ donation. With decades of experience, he has made significant contributions to the field of organ transplantation and has helped save countless lives through his work.
Throughout his career, Brandon has worked with some of the most prestigious transplant centers and organ procurement organizations in the country.
Brandon has worked alongside Dr. Pretorius to develop a comprehensive transplant recovery team dedicated to optimizing organ potential. Brandon has worked with Dr. Pretorius to develop and establish a normothermic regional perfusion program that has grown to be one of the best programs in the nation.
Brandon's expertise includes all aspects of organ procurement and transplantation, from donor evaluation and management to organ allocation and transportation logistics. He has a deep understanding of the complex regulatory and ethical issues surrounding organ donation and transplantation, and he is committed to ensuring that every donor organ is used to its fullest potential.
Brandon is also a skilled communicator and collaborator, and he has worked closely with healthcare providers, transplant centers, and donor families to ensure that the needs of all stakeholders are met. He has been instrumental in developing and implementing new processes and technologies that have improved the efficiency and effectiveness of organ procurement and transplantation.
Throughout his career, Brandon has received numerous awards and recognition for his contributions to the field of organ donation and transplantation. He is a sought-after speaker and presenter at national conferences and has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals.