Total Transplants
473
across all organ programs
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Transplant Center
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
Virginia
Organ Programs
3
Kidney, Kidney-Pancreas +1
Highest 1-yr Survival
92.4%
Kidney
Total Waitlist
498
patients across all programs
November 2025 data Public-data reference. official source
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
Open-data reference.
Virginia · Code: VANG
Data Insight
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is a transplant program in Virginia (SRTR center code VANG). According to SRTR Program-Specific Reports from November 2025, the center operates 3 distinct organ programs - Kidney, Kidney-Pancreas, Pancreas.
Across all programs, the center reported approximately 473 transplant procedures during the most recent SRTR reporting cohort. An estimated 498 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 92.4% for kidney transplants, versus a risk-adjusted national benchmark of 95.0%.
This center operates 3 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.
Programs Above Avg
0/3
at or above national 1yr survival
Survival vs National 92.4%
Highest: 92.4% (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 | 92.4% -2.6 | 79.2% | 95.0% | 463 | 482 |
| Kidney-Pancreas | N/A | 66.7% | 94.9% | 8 | 16 |
| Pancreas | N/A | N/A | N/A | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the survival rates at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital?
Based on SRTR data from November 2025, Sentara Norfolk General Hospital reports a 1-year graft survival rate of 92.4% for kidney transplants, compared to a national average of 95.0%.
How long is the waiting list at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital?
According to the latest SRTR data, Sentara Norfolk General Hospital has approximately 498 patients on its combined transplant waiting lists across 3 organ programs.
Which organs does Sentara Norfolk General Hospital transplant?
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital offers transplant programs for Kidney, Kidney-Pancreas, Pancreas, each independently evaluated by SRTR with its own survival rate and volume statistics.
How does Sentara Norfolk General Hospital compare to other transplant centers nationally?
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital operates 3 transplant programs evaluated by SRTR against risk-adjusted national benchmarks.
What factors should I consider when choosing Sentara Norfolk General Hospital for transplant?
When evaluating Sentara Norfolk General Hospital 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 Sentara Norfolk General Hospital 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 Virginia
Other transplant centers in Virginia reporting to SRTR.
Data Sources
- SRTR Program-Specific Reports (November 2025 release) - center-level survival rates, volume, and waitlist figures for Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. 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.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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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