Kidney transplant wait times at Saint Thomas Hospital range from approximately 9-23 months depending on blood type, with blood type O patients waiting an average of 21 months.
Blood Type O: 21 months
Blood Type B: 23 months
Blood Type A: 9 months
Since 2020, Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West has experienced a substantial increase in cadaveric kidney transplant volumes, with the number of transplants closely aligning with patient demand. As a result, the majority of patients have been transplanted within two years of being placed on the waiting list.
Compared to other kidney transplant centers in Tennessee, Saint Thomas Hospital generally offers shorter than average wait times for blood type O patients.
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