Liver Transplant Centers in Pennsylvania
12 programs compared on wait time, odds of transplant and survival
All 12 liver transplant programs in Pennsylvania
| Program | City | Type | Typical wait | Out of 100 listed, within 1 year | 1-year survival |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allegheny General | Pittsburgh | Adult | 1.7 months | 91 of 100 transplanted; 2 of 100 die waiting | 97.3% |
| CHOP | Philadelphia | Pediatric | 2.0 months | 77 of 100 transplanted; 1 of 100 die waiting | 98.4% |
| Einstein Medical Center | Philadelphia | Adult | 2.1 months | 79 of 100 transplanted; 5 of 100 die waiting | 97.2% |
| UPMC Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh | Adult | 3.8 months | 76 of 100 transplanted; 3 of 100 die waiting | 97.1% |
| UPMC Children's Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh | Pediatric | 4.3 months | 67 of 100 transplanted; 1 of 100 die waiting | 98.5% |
| Penn Medicine (HUP) | Philadelphia | Adult | 6.1 months | 63 of 100 transplanted; 3 of 100 die waiting | 97.2% |
| Jefferson University Hospital | Philadelphia | Adult | 8.9 months | 56 of 100 transplanted; 6 of 100 die waiting | 97.0% |
| VA Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh | Adult | 10.0 months | 31 of 100 transplanted; 6 of 100 die waiting | 96.8% |
| Geisinger Medical Center | Danville | Adult | 15.0 months | 46 of 100 transplanted; 4 of 100 die waiting | 97.3% |
| Lehigh Valley Hospital | Allentown | Adult | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Penn State Hershey | Hershey | Adult | Not reached in the report period | 41 of 100 transplanted; 6 of 100 die waiting | 96.4% |
| Temple University Hospital | Philadelphia | Adult | Not reached in the report period | 46 of 100 transplanted; 7 of 100 die waiting | 97.2% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Lourdes Camden | Camden, NJ | 23.9 months | 4 mi |
| Johns Hopkins | Baltimore, MD | 8.5 months | 67 mi |
| University of Maryland | Baltimore, MD | 10.1 months | 67 mi |
| University Hospital Newark | Newark, NJ | 16.7 months | 70 mi |
| NYU Langone | New York, NY | 2.6 months | 78 mi |
Frequently asked questions
How many liver transplant centers are in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania has 12 liver transplant programs: Allegheny General, CHOP, Einstein Medical Center, UPMC Pittsburgh, UPMC Children's Pittsburgh, Penn Medicine (HUP), Jefferson University Hospital, VA Pittsburgh, Geisinger Medical Center, Lehigh Valley Hospital, Penn State Hershey, Temple University Hospital.
Which liver transplant center in Pennsylvania has the shortest wait?
Allegheny General in Pittsburgh has the shortest typical wait in Pennsylvania: 1.7 months.
Can I list at a transplant center outside Pennsylvania?
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.