Kidney transplant wait times at Tulane Medical Center range from approximately 41-103 months depending on blood type, with blood type O patients waiting an average of 56 months.
Blood Type O: 56 months
Blood Type B: 103 months
Blood Type A: 41 months
Over the past seven years, Tulane Medical Center has experienced a significant increase in patient demand, with the transplant waiting list growing from 400 to 600 patients. However, the rise in cadaveric kidney transplant volume has not kept pace with this demand. In 2024, only 17% of waitlisted patients received a cadaveric transplant.
Compared to other kidney transplant centers in Louisiana, Tulane Medical Center generally offers shorter than average wait times for blood type O patients.
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