How long is the wait for kidney transplant in Tennessee?
Kidney transplant wait times in Tennessee vary by transplant center and blood type across 5 centers, ranging from 1.8 years at Saint Thomas Hospital to 7.7 years at Erlanger Medical Center.
| Transplant Center | Wait time forecast (months) | Patients on waiting list | 2024 deceased-donor transplants | Learn More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Thomas Hospital | 22 | 268 | 148 | |
| Methodist University Hospital | 39 | 690 | 153 | |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Ctr | 46 | 1389 | 319 | |
| University of Tennessee Medical Center at Knoxville | 60 | 361 | 54 | |
| Erlanger Medical Center | 92 | 331 | 26 |
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