Here’s a summary of the state of liver transplants in Maryland (for adults), based on data from the Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients (SRTR) portal.
With just two adult liver-transplant centers in the state, most liver transplants for Maryland residents happen at one of these two institutions.
There’s a noticeable difference in living-donor transplant activity: Johns Hopkins handles far more living-donor liver transplants (17/year) compared with UMMC (3/year). This may affect access for patients seeking a living-donor option.
For patients — geographic proximity (Baltimore) and center volume are limited; for some, traveling out-of-state might be a consideration if waiting lists or donor availability at these centers are suboptimal.
As with all transplant programs, volume is just one of multiple metrics; SRTR reports also track waitlist survival, speed to transplant, and post-transplant outcomes.
📊 What SRTR Shows for Liver Transplant in Maryland
