Organ Transplantation Surgery

The organ transplant process can be challenging — physically and emotionally. At UMass Memorial Health, we understand the stress of waiting for a donor match and undergoing a transplant. Our Organ Transplant Program gives you access to everything you need. Our transplant surgeons and multidisciplinary team support you and your family every step of the way.
 

Types of Transplants We Perform

The surgeons at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester specialize in abdominal transplants, including:

Adult Kidney Transplants

Our expert surgeons place a healthy kidney from a deceased or living donor in patients who have renal (kidney) failure. Learn more about how we perform adult kidney transplants.

Adult Liver Transplants

Our transplant team provides compassionate and expert care for patients experiencing life-threatening liver disorders. We perform transplants in patients with complex liver conditions, including hepatocellular carcinoma (liver cancer). Learn more about adult liver transplants at UMass Memorial.

Regional Leaders in Transplant Surgery and Organ Donation

The transplant program at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester is 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 by the Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients.

UMass Memorial is also consistently renowned for our commitment to organ donation. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded us the distinguished Medal of Honor seven times. 

Comprehensive Organ Transplant Care

UMass Memorial Medical Center offers comprehensive organ transplant care, providing personalized, multidisciplinary support for patients throughout their transplant journey. From advanced surgical techniques and innovative organ preservation to compassionate pre- and post-transplant care, our team ensures seamless coordination across specialties. We prioritize patient-centered care through expert medical management, mental health support, and access to resources that improve recovery and long-term health outcomes.

We approach transplant care from every angle and provide:

Multidisciplinary Care 

UMass Memorial Medical Center delivers multidisciplinary care for organ transplant patients through a collaborative team of transplant surgeons, hepatologists, nephrologists, specialized nurses, social workers, dietitians and mental health professionals. This integrated approach ensures comprehensive evaluation, personalized treatment plans, and seamless care coordination before, during, and after transplantation. By addressing medical, emotional, and social needs, we optimize patient outcomes and support long-term health and well-being.

Organ Donation Program

UMass Memorial is committed to increasing organ donor rates. We can walk you through the process, whether you want to become an organ donor in the event of your death or want to be a living donor. 

You have access to one of the most experienced donor transplant teams in the Northeast at the Organ Transplant Program at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester. Our excellent track record includes a 100% living donor survival rate. We also partner with the National Kidney Registry, so we can provide our waitlisted recipients with matching kidneys much faster. Learn more about our Living Organ Donation Program at UMass Memorial.