University of Kentucky Medical Center Kidney Transplant: Wait Times & Patient Data
Kidney transplant wait times at University of Kentucky Medical Center range from approximately 4.3-5.4 years depending on blood type, with blood type O patients waiting an average of 4.8 years.
Kidney Transplant Wait Time
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Blood Type O: 4.8 years
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Blood Type B: 5.4 years
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Blood Type A: 4.3 years
11-year Historical Data
Over the past five years, the University of Kentucky Medical Center has seen a significant increase in patient demand, with the waiting list growing from 400 to over 600 patients. Unfortunately, the center's cadaveric kidney transplant volume has averaged just 70 transplants annually. In 2025, only 10% of waitlisted patients received a cadaveric transplant, while a third of patients were removed from the list due to deteriorating health while awaiting a transplant.
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