How long is the wait for kidney transplant in Pennsylvania?
Kidney transplant wait times in Pennsylvania vary by transplant center and blood type across 9 centers, ranging from 1.8 years at Lehigh Valley Hospital to 6.9 years at Pinnacle Health System at Harrisburg Hospital.
| Transplant Center | Wait time forecast (months) | Patients on waiting list | 2024 deceased-donor transplants | Learn More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lehigh Valley Hospital | 22 | 228 | 106 | |
| Allegheny General Hospital | 32 | 225 | 74 | |
| University of Pittsburgh Medical Center | 52 | 559 | 90 | |
| Albert Einstein Medical Center | 59 | 448 | 52 | |
| Thomas Jefferson University Hospital | 60 | 512 | 79 | |
| Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania | 60 | 1228 | 225 | |
| Geisinger Medical Center | 63 | 319 | 49 | |
| Temple University Hospital | 78 | 343 | 37 | |
| Pinnacle Health System at Harrisburg Hospital | 83 | 398 | 40 |
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