Liver Transplant Centers in Texas
14 programs compared on wait time, odds of transplant and survival
All 14 liver transplant programs in Texas
| Program | City | Type | Typical wait | Out of 100 listed, within 1 year | 1-year survival |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical City Dallas | Dallas | Adult | 1.0 months | 87 of 100 transplanted; 3 of 100 die waiting | 96.8% |
| Baylor Dallas | Dallas | Adult | 2.2 months | 93 of 100 transplanted; 2 of 100 die waiting | 97.5% |
| University Children's Health | San Antonio | Pediatric | 2.4 months | 85 of 100 transplanted; 1 of 100 die waiting | 96.9% |
| Baylor All Saints Fort Worth | Fort Worth | Adult | 2.8 months | 75 of 100 transplanted; 3 of 100 die waiting | 97.5% |
| Texas Children's | Houston | Pediatric | 2.8 months | 90 of 100 transplanted; 0 of 100 die waiting | 98.4% |
| Methodist Dallas | Dallas | Adult | 6.6 months | 62 of 100 transplanted; 3 of 100 die waiting | 97.0% |
| University Health San Antonio | San Antonio | Adult | 7.3 months | 65 of 100 transplanted; 3 of 100 die waiting | 97.2% |
| Children's Health Dallas | Dallas | Pediatric | 10.5 months | 46 of 100 transplanted; 3 of 100 die waiting | 98.1% |
| UT Southwestern | Dallas | Adult | 11.4 months | 40 of 100 transplanted; 4 of 100 die waiting | 97.3% |
| Houston Methodist | Houston | Adult | 11.6 months | 49 of 100 transplanted; 6 of 100 die waiting | 95.9% |
| Memorial Hermann–TMC | Houston | Adult | 13.0 months | 20 of 100 transplanted; 6 of 100 die waiting | 96.6% |
| Methodist San Antonio | San Antonio | Adult | 42.3 months | 53 of 100 transplanted; 4 of 100 die waiting | 97.7% |
| Baylor St. Luke's | Houston | Adult | Not reached in the report period | 39 of 100 transplanted; 6 of 100 die waiting | 97.2% |
| Houston VA (DeBakey) | Houston | Adult | Not reached in the report period | 30 of 100 transplanted; 5 of 100 die waiting | 97.6% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willis-Knighton | Shreveport, LA | 20.4 months | 176 mi |
| OU Health | Oklahoma City, OK | 15 days | 183 mi |
| Integris Baptist | Oklahoma City, OK | 5.2 months | 187 mi |
| UAMS Medical Center | Little Rock, AR | 3.3 months | 285 mi |
| Ochsner Medical Center | New Orleans, LA | 2.1 months | 315 mi |
Frequently asked questions
How many liver transplant centers are in Texas?
Texas has 14 liver transplant programs: Medical City Dallas, Baylor Dallas, University Children's Health, Baylor All Saints Fort Worth, Texas Children's, Methodist Dallas, University Health San Antonio, Children's Health Dallas, UT Southwestern, Houston Methodist, Memorial Hermann–TMC, Methodist San Antonio, Baylor St. Luke's, Houston VA (DeBakey).
Which liver transplant center in Texas has the shortest wait?
Medical City Dallas in Dallas has the shortest typical wait in Texas: 1.0 months.
Can I list at a transplant center outside Texas?
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.