Liver transplant

Our liver transplant program is among the top 10 in the nation, with survival rates better than national averages. We’re proud of our excellent results and compassionate approach to care in restoring your quality of life.

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A leader in liver transplants: Penn Medicine’s comprehensive care

We understand the life-changing impact of receiving a new liver because we’ve taken hundreds of families through this transplant journey. Our team is here to guide you through the organ waiting list process and provide the medical care you need for every step of liver transplant and recovery.

Penn Medicine is a national leader in liver transplant medicine. Our experienced team has performed over 2,500 liver transplants, including complex multiple organ procedures such as liver-kidney transplant or liver-lung transplant.

We perform liver transplants at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP) in Philadelphia. We also offer liver transplant evaluations at several of our locations across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware.

Your liver transplant journey from eligibility to recovery

We understand that the liver transplant process can feel overwhelming. We’re here to support you every step of the way. The liver transplant team is passionate about providing the comprehensive care you need for a successful transplant surgery and good health in the years after your transplant.

Clinical trials

Clinical trials offer patients the opportunity to try new and effective treatments and take part in future research.

Second opinions

If you've received a diagnosis, our team of experts offers second opinions to grant you peace of mind.

Giving to the Transplant Institute

Your gift enables our researchers and clinicians to continue life-saving transplant programs.

Transforming lives through liver transplant research

Our liver transplant team also includes active researchers. We’re conducting a range of innovative clinical trials focused on improving liver transplant outcomes, including studies on new immunosuppressive therapies and organ preservation techniques.

Our trials for liver transplant aim to enhance patient recovery, reduce transplant rejection rates, and expand the pool of eligible donor organs. Participation in research can give you access to new treatments and techniques before they’re widely available.

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Advanced dual-organ transplants

Dual organ transplants require advanced care. Most hospitals aren’t able to do these complex procedures, but it’s one of our specialties. Our team is one of just a few nationwide with the expertise to perform heart-lung and lung-liver transplants.

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Locations

Our hospitals, multispecialty medical centers, pharmacies, labs and more offer outstanding, personalized care for patients all across the region.

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