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Transplant Center
Lahey Clinic Medical Center
Massachusetts
Organ Programs
2
Kidney, Liver
Highest 1-yr Survival
93.1%
Kidney
Total Waitlist
408
patients across all programs
November 2025 data Public-data reference. official source

Lahey Clinic Medical Center

Open-data reference.

Massachusetts · Code: MALC

Data Insight

Lahey Clinic Medical Center is a transplant program in Massachusetts (SRTR center code MALC). According to SRTR Program-Specific Reports from November 2025, the center operates 2 distinct organ programs - Kidney, Liver.

Across all programs, the center reported approximately 522 transplant procedures during the most recent SRTR reporting cohort. An estimated 408 candidates sit on this center's combined waiting lists, though allocation is driven by OPTN policy (blood type, medical urgency, geography, organ-specific criteria) rather than list position alone. The strongest 1-year graft survival rate at this center is 93.1% for kidney transplants, versus a risk-adjusted national benchmark of 95.0%.

This center operates 2 SRTR-reporting programs; survival estimates are risk-adjusted for recipient characteristics and update approximately twice per year.

Wait Time by Organ Type

National median wait times from listing to transplant. Individual wait times vary by blood type, urgency, and geographic allocation region.

1. Kidney1825 days2. Kdny/Pncr730 days3. Pancreas365 days4. Liver180 days5. Heart135 days6. Lung120 days
Median wait time (days) by organ on the national transplant waiting list. Source: OPTN/SRTR national data, individual wait times vary by blood type, urgency, and UNOS region.

Total Transplants

522

across all organ programs

Programs Above Avg

0/2

at or above national 1yr survival

Survival vs National 93.1%

Highest: 93.1% (Kidney)

Transplant Programs

Source: Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients (SRTR) Program-Specific Reports (CSRS 2511) · November 2025

Organ 1-yr Survival 3-yr Survival US Avg Transplants Waitlist
Kidney 93.1% -1.9 87.4% 95.0% 253 335
Liver 86.6% -5.8 85.6% 92.4% 269 73

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the survival rates at Lahey Clinic Medical Center?

Based on SRTR data from November 2025, Lahey Clinic Medical Center reports a 1-year graft survival rate of 93.1% for kidney transplants, compared to a national average of 95.0%.

How long is the waiting list at Lahey Clinic Medical Center?

According to the latest SRTR data, Lahey Clinic Medical Center has approximately 408 patients on its combined transplant waiting lists across 2 organ programs.

Which organs does Lahey Clinic Medical Center transplant?

Lahey Clinic Medical Center offers transplant programs for Kidney, Liver, each independently evaluated by SRTR with its own survival rate and volume statistics.

How does Lahey Clinic Medical Center compare to other transplant centers nationally?

Lahey Clinic Medical Center operates 2 transplant programs evaluated by SRTR against risk-adjusted national benchmarks.

What factors should I consider when choosing Lahey Clinic Medical Center for transplant?

When evaluating Lahey Clinic Medical Center or any transplant center, consider multiple factors beyond survival statistics: the center's experience with your specific organ type, geographic proximity (which affects organ allocation timing), your insurance coverage, the multidisciplinary team's expertise, post-transplant follow-up capabilities, and the center's patient volume. SRTR data provides one lens, but the OPTN recommends discussing all options with your referring physician and potential transplant teams.

How often is the transplant data for Lahey Clinic Medical Center updated?

The data shown here comes from SRTR Program-Specific Reports released in November 2025 as part of the Collaborative Silo-Reservoir Study (CSRS). SRTR publishes updated program-specific reports approximately twice per year (typically May and November). Each release includes the most recent cohort data, which may lag by 6-18 months due to follow-up requirements for survival outcomes.

Nearby Centers in Massachusetts

Other transplant centers in Massachusetts reporting to SRTR.

Data Sources

  • SRTR Program-Specific Reports (November 2025 release) - center-level survival rates, volume, and waitlist figures for Lahey Clinic Medical Center. srtr.org
  • OPTN allocation policy library - organ-specific allocation rules referenced in program narratives. optn.transplant.hrsa.gov

About This Data

This data is for informational purposes only. It is not medical advice. Always consult your transplant team for decisions about your care.

Source: Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients (SRTR) Program-Specific Reports (CSRS 2511) · November 2025 Survival rates are 1-year graft survival estimates for adult recipients.

All federal data sources used on this page
  • HRSA Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) - federal organ transplant database. optn.transplant.hrsa.gov
  • UNOS, United Network for Organ Sharing - national transplant policy and waitlist data. unos.org/data
  • SRTR, Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients - center-level outcomes. srtr.org
  • CMS Medicare Transplant Center Certifications - federal certification requirements. cms.gov/Medicare/Transplant
  • HHS Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP) - transplant-procedure utilization data. hcup-us.ahrq.gov
  • CDC National Vital Statistics System (NVSS) - mortality context for waitlist/post-transplant outcomes. cdc.gov/nchs/nvss

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