Intermountain Health Kidney Transplant Program ranked #4 and Liver Program ranked #3 according to Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients

(PRUnderground) August 23rd, 2025

According to the national Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients (SRTR), Utah boosts two of the top transplant programs in the nation. The Intermountain Health Kidney Transplant Program has been ranked the #4 program in the nation out of approximately 230 programs, while the Intermountain Liver Transplant Program is ranked #3.

This significant achievement reflects Intermountain’s unwavering commitment to clinical excellence, innovative practices, and dedication to improving the lives of kidney and liver transplant patients.

The Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients is an independent organization that provides comprehensive data and analysis on transplant programs across the United States, evaluating programs based on a rigorous methodology that considers factors critical to patient success, including patient and graft survival rates, waitlist outcomes, and organ utilization.

The Intermountain Kidney and Liver Transplant Program’s jump to the top tier in the nation underscores their exceptional performance across these key metrics.

“This is truly a remarkable achievement and a testament to the hard work and dedication of each and every member of our kidney transplant team,” said Donald Morris, MD, medical director of the Intermountain Health Kidney Transplant Program. “Our teams have made incredible strides, always keeping our focus on delivering excellent patient outcomes. The work we do is meaningful and impactful, and I am immensely proud to be part of such an amazing, collaborative, and innovative team. This success is a reflection of our commitment to excellence and our unwavering drive to make a difference in the lives of our patients.”

Why This Ranking Matters for Patients:

For patients awaiting a life-saving kidney transplant or considering their treatment options, a high SRTR ranking offers critical insights and assurances:

• Demonstrated Excellence in Patient Outcomes: The high ranking of each program signifies that Intermountain Health is consistently achieves superior results in terms of patient and transplanted kidney survival rates. This means patients choosing Intermountain Health can have increased confidence in the likelihood of a successful transplant and a longer, healthier life post-transplant.
• Access to Cutting-Edge Care: High-ranking programs are often at the forefront of transplant medicine, utilizing advanced techniques, technologies, and research. Intermountain Health’s commitment to innovation, including its notable success in living donor programs and efficient organ utilization, translates to more opportunities and better-matched kidneys for patients.
• Shorter Wait Times: Programs with high performance and efficient processes, like Intermountain Health, often have shorter wait times for deceased donor kidneys, and are better equipped to facilitate living donor transplants.

This can significantly reduce the agonizing wait for a new organ, improving patient health and quality of life sooner. Intermountain Health’s kidney transplant program has one of the shortest wait-times in the nation, averaging just 109 days from active listing to transplant, compared to many other programs in the country that have wait times that average 3-5 years.

• Comprehensive and Coordinated Care: Achieving such a high ranking requires a highly skilled and integrated multidisciplinary team. Patients benefit from the expertise of surgeons, nephrologists, nurses, social workers, dietitians, and other specialists who work collaboratively to provide holistic care, from pre-transplant evaluation through post-transplant recovery and lifelong management.
• Improved Quality of Life: A successful kidney transplant can dramatically improve a patient’s quality of life compared to long-term dialysis, offering increased energy levels, fewer dietary restrictions, greater freedom, and the ability to return to work, travel, and engage in daily activities. A top-ranked program increases the likelihood of achieving these life-changing benefits.

The Intermountain transplant programs continue to expand their reach and impact, providing hope and renewed health to patients across the region and beyond. The programs remain dedicated to its mission of delivering patient-centered care and advancing the field of transplantation.

This national recognition reinforces Intermountain Health’s position as a leader in patient care and medical innovation.

The success of both programs is built on a foundation of cutting-edge medical practices, a highly skilled and compassionate staff, and a deep commitment to improving the lives of individuals awaiting or recovering from kidney transplantation.

“Intermountain Health remains dedicated to further advancing kidney transplant care, continuing its mission to provide life-saving treatments and support to its patients,” said Dr. Morris.

PHOTO CAPTION: Intermountain Health transplant team.

About Intermountain Health

Headquartered in Utah with locations in six states and additional operations across the western U.S., Intermountain Health is a nonprofit system of 33 hospitals, over 400 clinics, medical groups with some 4,600 employed physicians and advanced care providers, a health plans division called Select Health with more than one million members, and other health services. Helping people live the healthiest lives possible, Intermountain is committed to improving community health and is widely recognized as a leader in transforming healthcare by using evidence-based best practices to consistently deliver high-quality outcomes at sustainable costs. For up-to-date information and announcements, please see the Intermountain Health newsroom at https://news.intermountainhealth.org/.

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