Liver Transplant Centers in North Carolina
3 programs compared on wait time, odds of transplant and survival
All 3 liver transplant programs in North Carolina
| Program | City | Type | Typical wait | Out of 100 listed, within 1 year | 1-year survival |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke University Hospital | Durham | Adult | 1.2 months | 98 of 100 transplanted; 1 of 100 die waiting | 96.9% |
| Atrium Health Carolinas | Charlotte | Adult | 1.9 months | 93 of 100 transplanted; 2 of 100 die waiting | 97.1% |
| UNC Hospitals | Chapel Hill | Adult | 7.5 months | 69 of 100 transplanted; 4 of 100 die waiting | 97.4% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| VCU Health Hume-Lee | Richmond, VA | 4.6 months | 135 mi |
| UVA Health | Charlottesville, VA | 3.5 months | 142 mi |
| MUSC | Charleston, SC | 4.7 months | 175 mi |
| Emory University Hospital | Atlanta, GA | 2.5 months | 221 mi |
| Piedmont Atlanta | Atlanta, GA | 3.6 months | 224 mi |
Frequently asked questions
How many liver transplant centers are in North Carolina?
North Carolina has 3 liver transplant programs: Duke University Hospital, Atrium Health Carolinas, UNC Hospitals.
Which liver transplant center in North Carolina has the shortest wait?
Duke University Hospital in Durham has the shortest typical wait in North Carolina: 1.2 months.
Can I list at a transplant center outside North Carolina?
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.