Kidney transplant wait times at University of Chicago Medical Center range from approximately 23-60 months depending on blood type, with blood type O patients waiting an average of 40 months.
Blood Type O: 40 months
Blood Type B: 60 months
Blood Type A: 23 months
The University of Chicago Medical Center currently maintains a kidney transplant waiting list of approximately 600 patients. Since 2020, the center has experienced a substantial increase in cadaveric kidney transplant volumes. In 2024, the supply of cadaveric kidneys closely aligned with demand, enabling the center to successfully transplant half of its waitlisted patients. Yet, in 2025, the number of cadaveric transplants dropped slightly while the center saw a higher influx of patients.
Compared to other kidney transplant centers in Illinois, University of Chicago Medical Center generally offers shorter than average wait times for blood type O patients.
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