Liver Transplant Centers in Massachusetts
6 programs compared on wait time, odds of transplant and survival
All 6 liver transplant programs in Massachusetts
| Program | City | Type | Typical wait | Out of 100 listed, within 1 year | 1-year survival |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Children's | Boston | Pediatric | 2.3 months | 80 of 100 transplanted; 2 of 100 die waiting | 97.9% |
| Lahey Hospital | Burlington | Adult | 3.9 months | 77 of 100 transplanted; 3 of 100 die waiting | 96.7% |
| Beth Israel Deaconess | Boston | Adult | 4.8 months | 97 of 100 transplanted; 1 of 100 die waiting | 97.2% |
| Tufts Medical Center | Boston | Adult | 7.7 months | 79 of 100 transplanted; 7 of 100 die waiting | 96.8% |
| Mass General | Boston | Adult | 31.0 months | 46 of 100 transplanted; 5 of 100 die waiting | 96.7% |
| UMass Memorial | Worcester | Adult | Not reached in the report period | 22 of 100 transplanted; 7 of 100 die waiting | 96.8% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford Hospital | Hartford, CT | 12.8 months | 60 mi |
| Yale New Haven | New Haven, CT | 47.5 months | 91 mi |
| Westchester Medical Center | Valhalla, NY | 2.8 months | 134 mi |
| Northwell North Shore | Manhasset, NY | 2.3 months | 144 mi |
| Montefiore | Bronx, NY | 3.3 months | 146 mi |
Frequently asked questions
How many liver transplant centers are in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts has 6 liver transplant programs: Boston Children's, Lahey Hospital, Beth Israel Deaconess, Tufts Medical Center, Mass General, UMass Memorial.
Which liver transplant center in Massachusetts has the shortest wait?
Boston Children's in Boston has the shortest typical wait in Massachusetts: 2.3 months.
Can I list at a transplant center outside Massachusetts?
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.