Liver Transplant Centers in Washington
3 programs compared on wait time, odds of transplant and survival
All 3 liver transplant programs in Washington
| Program | City | Type | Typical wait | Out of 100 listed, within 1 year | 1-year survival |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UW Medical Center | Seattle | Adult | 4.2 months | 71 of 100 transplanted; 2 of 100 die waiting | 97.5% |
| Seattle Children's | Seattle | Pediatric | 4.3 months | 73 of 100 transplanted; 1 of 100 die waiting | 98.2% |
| Swedish Medical Center | Seattle | Adult | 7.1 months | 80 of 100 transplanted; 4 of 100 die waiting | 97.3% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| OHSU | Portland, OR | 6.7 months | 147 mi |
| VA Portland | Portland, OR | 9.1 months | 147 mi |
| UC Davis Health | Sacramento, CA | 1.7 months | 627 mi |
| CPMC San Francisco | San Francisco, CA | 14.0 months | 679 mi |
| UCSF Mission Bay | San Francisco, CA | 2.0 months | 680 mi |
Frequently asked questions
How many liver transplant centers are in Washington?
Washington has 3 liver transplant programs: UW Medical Center, Seattle Children's, Swedish Medical Center.
Which liver transplant center in Washington has the shortest wait?
UW Medical Center in Seattle has the shortest typical wait in Washington: 4.2 months.
Can I list at a transplant center outside Washington?
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.