Spectrum Health Performs West Michigan's First Lung Transplant

Spectrum Health surgeons performed the first lung transplant in West Michigan on Monday, February 4, at the Spectrum Health Fred and Lena Meijer Heart Center. Joseph Steponski, 59, of Wyoming, Michigan, emerged from surgery that morning and is in good condition.

Steponski received a single, right-lung transplant. A team headed by cardiothoracic surgeon Asghar Khaghani, MD, performed the transplant. He was assisted by cardiothoracic surgeon Robert Hooker, MD.