Liver Transplant Centers in Kentucky
2 programs compared on wait time, odds of transplant and survival
All 2 liver transplant programs in Kentucky
| Program | City | Type | Typical wait | Out of 100 listed, within 1 year | 1-year survival |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UofL Health Jewish Hospital | Louisville | Adult | 10.1 months | 76 of 100 transplanted; 4 of 100 die waiting | 97.3% |
| UK HealthCare | Lexington | Adult | 11.8 months | 45 of 100 transplanted; 7 of 100 die waiting | 97.3% |
How we calculate “out of 100”: SRTR reports how often patients on each program’s list are transplanted and how often they die while waiting. We convert those two rates into what they mean for 100 people listed at the program for one year, counting transplant and death as competing outcomes. It is an estimate for a typical patient, not a prediction for you: your MELD score, blood type and health change your own odds.
Nearby programs in other states
Waits differ widely between nearby programs. Many patients list at a second center within driving or flying distance: see how dual listing works.
| Program | Location | Typical wait | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| UC Health Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | 21 days | 76 mi |
| IU Health | Indianapolis, IN | 2.8 months | 109 mi |
| Vanderbilt | Nashville, TN | 5.4 months | 157 mi |
| Ohio State Wexner | Columbus, OH | 2.8 months | 157 mi |
| SSM Health SLU Hospital | St. Louis, MO | 9.4 months | 244 mi |
Frequently asked questions
How many liver transplant centers are in Kentucky?
Kentucky has 2 liver transplant programs: UofL Health Jewish Hospital, UK HealthCare.
Which liver transplant center in Kentucky has the shortest wait?
UofL Health Jewish Hospital in Louisville has the shortest typical wait in Kentucky: 10.1 months.
Can I list at a transplant center outside Kentucky?
Yes. You can be evaluated and listed at any U.S. program that accepts you, and at more than one. See dual listing.
Sources
- SRTR: Program-Specific Reports (PSR) for U.S. transplant programs
- SRTR: Transplant center search
- OPTN Policies (Policy 3.4 multiple registrations; Policy 9 liver allocation)
- HRSA/OPTN: Multiple listing, patient information
About this content
Medically reviewed by James F. Trotter, MD and Joseph S. Redman, MD, PhD of the National Friends Medical Advisory Board on . Reviewers check clinical statements against the cited sources; data tables come from the public SRTR program-specific reports and OPTN policy.
Disclosure: Dr. Trotter and Dr. Redman practice at Intermountain Health. Every program on this site, including Intermountain, is shown from the same public SRTR reports; figures a center reported to us directly are labeled as center-reported.
Published by Friends of the National Liver Waiting List, a 501(c)(3) patient advocacy charity. Updated . Not medical advice: talk with your hepatologist or transplant team about your own care.