How long is the wait for kidney transplant in Iowa?

There are only two transplant Centers in Iowa that perform adult kidney transplants: Iowa Methodist Medical Center and Univ of Iowa Hosp and Clinics.

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Transplant Center Wait time forecast (months) Patients on waiting list 2024 deceased-donor transplants Learn More
Iowa Methodist Medical Center 41 192 36
Insights 41.5816456 -93.6243133
Univ of Iowa Hosp and Clinics 50 284 51
Insights 41.659363 -91.5487099
Based on OPTN data as of May 19, 2026.
Wait Time:
Insights 41.5993157 -83.6295222

Wait Times:

Less than 2 years
2 to 3 years
Over 3 years

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