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

Transplant Center
UT Southwestern Medical Center/
Texas
Organ Programs
4
Kidney, Liver +2
Highest 1-yr Survival
100.0%
Heart
Total Waitlist
801
patients across all programs
November 2025 data Public-data reference. official source

UT Southwestern Medical Center/

Open-data reference.

Texas · Code: TXSP

Data Insight

UT Southwestern Medical Center/ is a transplant program in Texas (SRTR center code TXSP). According to SRTR Program-Specific Reports from November 2025, the center operates 4 distinct organ programs - Kidney, Liver, Heart, Lung.

Across all programs, the center reported approximately 1,705 transplant procedures during the most recent SRTR reporting cohort. An estimated 801 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 100.0% for heart transplants, versus a risk-adjusted national benchmark of 85.5%.

3 of this center's 4 reporting programs meet or exceed the national 1-year graft survival benchmark. SRTR excludes programs below statistical volume thresholds, so some organs may show limited data.

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

1705

across all organ programs

Programs Above Avg

3/4

at or above national 1yr survival

Survival vs National 100.0%

Highest: 100.0% (Heart)

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 96.6% +1.6 90.6% 95.0% 970 549
Liver 97.5% +5.2 87.5% 92.4% 531 220
Heart 100.0% +14.5 N/A 85.5% 9 4
Lung 89.4% -0.2 73.8% 89.6% 195 28

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the survival rates at UT Southwestern Medical Center/?

Based on SRTR data from November 2025, UT Southwestern Medical Center/ reports a 1-year graft survival rate of 100.0% for heart transplants, compared to a national average of 85.5%.

How long is the waiting list at UT Southwestern Medical Center/?

According to the latest SRTR data, UT Southwestern Medical Center/ has approximately 801 patients on its combined transplant waiting lists across 4 organ programs.

Which organs does UT Southwestern Medical Center/ transplant?

UT Southwestern Medical Center/ offers transplant programs for Kidney, Liver, Heart, Lung, each independently evaluated by SRTR with its own survival rate and volume statistics.

How does UT Southwestern Medical Center/ compare to other transplant centers nationally?

UT Southwestern Medical Center/ has 3 of 4 organ programs performing at or above the national average 1-year graft survival rate (SRTR risk-adjusted estimates, centers with insufficient case volume excluded).

What factors should I consider when choosing UT Southwestern Medical Center/ for transplant?

When evaluating UT Southwestern 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 UT Southwestern 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 Texas

Other transplant centers in Texas reporting to SRTR.

Data Sources

  • SRTR Program-Specific Reports (November 2025 release) - center-level survival rates, volume, and waitlist figures for UT Southwestern 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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