Total Transplants
151
across all organ programs
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Transplant Center
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center at Bethesda
District of Columbia
Organ Programs
1
Kidney
Highest 1-yr Survival
97.0%
Kidney
Total Waitlist
127
patients across all programs
November 2025 data Public-data reference. official source
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center at Bethesda
Open-data reference.
District of Columbia · Code: DCWR
Data Insight
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center at Bethesda is a transplant program in District of Columbia (SRTR center code DCWR). According to SRTR Program-Specific Reports from November 2025, the center operates 1 distinct organ program - Kidney.
Across all programs, the center reported approximately 151 transplant procedures during the most recent SRTR reporting cohort. An estimated 127 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 97.0% for kidney transplants, versus a risk-adjusted national benchmark of 95.0%.
1 of this center's 1 reporting program 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.
Programs Above Avg
1/1
at or above national 1yr survival
Survival vs National 97.0%
Highest: 97.0% (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 | 97.0% +2.0 | 89.8% | 95.0% | 151 | 127 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the survival rates at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center at Bethesda?
Based on SRTR data from November 2025, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center at Bethesda reports a 1-year graft survival rate of 97.0% for kidney transplants, compared to a national average of 95.0%.
How long is the waiting list at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center at Bethesda?
According to the latest SRTR data, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center at Bethesda has approximately 127 patients on its combined transplant waiting lists across 1 organ program.
Which organs does Walter Reed National Military Medical Center at Bethesda transplant?
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center at Bethesda offers transplant programs for Kidney, each independently evaluated by SRTR with its own survival rate and volume statistics.
How does Walter Reed National Military Medical Center at Bethesda compare to other transplant centers nationally?
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center at Bethesda has 1 of 1 organ program 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 Walter Reed National Military Medical Center at Bethesda for transplant?
When evaluating Walter Reed National Military Medical Center at Bethesda 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 Walter Reed National Military Medical Center at Bethesda 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 District of Columbia
Other transplant centers in District of Columbia reporting to SRTR.
Data Sources
- SRTR Program-Specific Reports (November 2025 release) - center-level survival rates, volume, and waitlist figures for Walter Reed National Military Medical Center at Bethesda. 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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