Organ Transplant

Our Approach to Organ Transplantation in Central Massachusetts and Beyond

Your organ transplant journey is unique. At UMass Memorial, your team offers personalized care for you and your family. We understand that the transplant process can feel overwhelming. We help you navigate every step of transplantation and coordinate the details so you can focus on your well-being. Our outcomes rank among the region’s best, so you can move forward with confidence.

Transplants at UMass Memorial

We offer comprehensive care for organ transplant surgery, from advanced surgical techniques and innovative organ preservation to pre- and post-transplant care. Our team supports you throughout your transplant journey, coordinating your care across specialties, especially if you have a complex condition.

Our transplant services include:

Adult Kidney Transplant

We provide living and deceased donor kidney transplants for people living with kidney failure. Our kidney transplant program partners with organizations that increase the number of kidneys available to our patients. Find out more about kidney transplants at UMass Memorial.

Adult Liver Transplant

We offer liver transplants for people with all types of liver disease, including complex conditions. You receive comprehensive, advanced care while you wait for your transplant. We also offer support for alcohol use disorder when it affects liver disease or transplant readiness. Learn more about liver transplants at UMass Memorial.

Comprehensive Team-Based Care

Our compassionate transplant team provides advanced care before, during and after transplant. You receive expert medical management, mental health support and access to resources that improve your recovery and long-term health outcomes.

Your multispecialty transplant care team includes:

• Hepatologists
• Nephrologists
• Transplant surgeons
• Transplant nurses
• Social workers
• Mental health professionals
• Addiction medicine specialists
• Dietitians

Regional Leaders in Transplantation

UMass Memorial has the largest abdominal transplant program in Central and Western Massachusetts and one of the largest in New England. We are recognized as a 5-tier kidney transplant center (the highest rating) by the Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients (SRTR).

Living Donation Expertise

Living organ donation helps address organ shortages, improving outcomes for patients with end-stage kidney disease. UMass Memorial offers expert, compassionate care for living donors.

We have one of the most experienced living organ donation teams in the Northeast and have received honors for our commitment to organ donation, including the distinguished Medal of Honor from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Learn more about becoming a living donor.