Kidney transplant wait times at Johns Hopkins Hospital range from approximately 39-103 months depending on blood type, with blood type O patients waiting an average of 65 months.
Blood Type O: 65 months
Blood Type B: 103 months
Blood Type A: 39 months
I was incredibly lucky. Listed at six centers (AND with a rare blood type), I was called by Johns Hopkins for a transplant. Best hospital I could imagine. Every single person on staff was patient-centered. Surgeon, PA's, NP's, nurses, admin staff, maintenance staff (!). Superb facilities, easily accessible. Supportive, warm staff. You needed something - you got it. I've unfortunately been to my more than fair share of hospitals (mostly famous ones in NYC), and none can compare to this experience. I'd drive the 3 1/2 hours there if I had a cold. That's what I mean by lucky. And I have a new kidney.
Johns Hopkins Hospital maintains a consistent kidney transplant waiting list of approximately 1,200 patients, while averaging 160 cadaveric kidney transplants annually. In 2024, only 14% of waitlisted patients received a cadaveric transplant, whereas 22% were removed from the list due to medical deterioration while awaiting transplantation.
Compared to other kidney transplant centers in Maryland, Johns Hopkins Hospital generally offers slower than average wait times for blood type O patients.
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