Liver Transplant Centers in Missouri
6 programs compared on wait time, odds of transplant and survival
All 6 liver transplant programs in Missouri
| Program | City | Type | Typical wait | Out of 100 listed, within 1 year | 1-year survival |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Children's Mercy Kansas City | Kansas City | Pediatric | 27 days | 98 of 100 transplanted; 0 of 100 die waiting | 98.2% |
| Barnes-Jewish Hospital | St. Louis | Adult | 1.9 months | 89 of 100 transplanted; 2 of 100 die waiting | 97.0% |
| St. Louis Children's | St. Louis | Pediatric | 1.9 months | 91 of 100 transplanted; 1 of 100 die waiting | 98.1% |
| Saint Luke's Kansas City | Kansas City | Adult | 8.8 months | 50 of 100 transplanted; 4 of 100 die waiting | 97.3% |
| SSM Health SLU Hospital | St. Louis | Adult | 9.4 months | 53 of 100 transplanted; 6 of 100 die waiting | 97.2% |
| Cardinal Glennon Children's | St. Louis | Pediatric | 14.8 months | Not reported | 98.6% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Kansas Health | Kansas City, KS | 21.8 months | 1 mi |
| Nebraska Medicine | Omaha, NE | 2.6 months | 167 mi |
| University of Iowa Hospitals | Iowa City, IA | 15.5 months | 219 mi |
| IU Health | Indianapolis, IN | 2.8 months | 232 mi |
| Methodist University Hospital | Memphis, TN | 3.4 months | 241 mi |
Frequently asked questions
How many liver transplant centers are in Missouri?
Missouri has 6 liver transplant programs: Children's Mercy Kansas City, Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis Children's, Saint Luke's Kansas City, SSM Health SLU Hospital, Cardinal Glennon Children's.
Which liver transplant center in Missouri has the shortest wait?
Children's Mercy Kansas City in Kansas City has the shortest typical wait in Missouri: 27 days.
Can I list at a transplant center outside Missouri?
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.