How long is the wait for kidney transplant in Virginia?
Most Virginians wait 4-6 years for a kidney transplant. You don't have to.
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Virginia has 5 transplant centers and the wait at 4 centers is 4 years. The 5th center, Sentara Norfolk General Hospital has wait over 6 years. Other areas on the East Coast have shorter wait.
VCU Health Hume-Lee Transplant Center (formerly known as Medical College of Virginia, MCV) in Richmond. The transplant team has been averaging 250 cadaveric transplants annually.
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| Transplant Center | Wait time forecast (months) | Patients on waiting list | 2024 deceased-donor transplants | Learn More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical College of Virginia Hospitals | 42 | 1132 | 275 | |
| University of Virginia Health Sciences Center | 44 | 785 | 167 | |
| Inova Fairfax Hospital | 45 | 665 | 145 | |
| Henrico Doctors' Hospital | 55 | 159 | 23 | |
| Sentara Norfolk General Hospital | 69 | 547 | 72 |
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Based on OPTN data as of August 31, 2026.