How long is the wait for a liver transplant?
In the Washington, DC area, the waiting time for a donor liver is 18-24 months. The actual waiting time depends on the number of people on the transplant list and the suitability of available organs. Patients can put their name on the liver transplant list at other transplant centers outside the DC/Northern Virginia area.
In the Washington, D.C. area, the waiting time for a donor liver is on average is six months long. The actual waiting time depends on the number of people on the transplant list and most importantly, the patient’s overall health. . A patient who is more ill will automatically move higher on the list to receive their transplant faster.
