Mejores clínicas de trasplantes de órganos

Explore the most prominent organ transplant clinics nationally and internationally. This comprehensive guide helps you compare kidney, liver, heart, and other transplant centers, based on experience, procedure volume, and success rates. Find key information to make informed decisions about the best transplant programs and high-quality medical care. It is an essential tool for patients and families seeking the best transplant specialists.

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    Hospital Universitari i Politècnic La Fe

    83 Global Votes
    • Leader in organ transplants in Spain

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    Hospital La Fe is a leading organ transplant center in Spain, recording the highest annual activity among all Spanish transplant groups, with over 1,557 transplants performed to date. Its HPB Transplant Surgery Unit has the highest activity in the country, and the hospital has pioneered procedures such as the first robotic-assisted living donor kidney transplant in Spain.

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    Hospital Universitario Puerta de Hierro Majadahonda

    76 Global Votes
    • Leading heart transplant center in Spain

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    This hospital is the leading heart transplant center in Spain, with over 900 procedures performed since 1984. It is also a pioneer in advanced techniques such as heart transplantation from cDCD donors using normothermic regional perfusion, having performed the first such procedure in Spain and accumulating 110 of these transplants by the end of 2023.

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    Hospital Universitario Gregorio Marañón

    56 Global Votes
    • Highest number of heart transplants

    Hospital Gregorio Marañón is a leading organ transplant center in Spain, performing a significant number of heart, liver, and kidney transplants annually. Its liver transplant program boasts over 30 years of experience and has implemented advanced techniques such as hypothermic oxygenated perfusion. Furthermore, the hospital has developed innovative programs like pediatric heart transplantation for children with incompatible blood types.

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    University Hospital Vall d'Hebron (Barcelona)

    49 Global Votes
    • One of the most active centers in organ and tissue transplants

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    Hospital Universitario Vall d'Hebron is a reference center for organ transplants, authorized to perform kidney, liver, heart, intestinal, and lung transplants. It is the only hospital in Catalonia that carries out all five pediatric transplant programs, standing out for its capacity and expertise in complex procedures and its multidisciplinary approach.

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    NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital

    48 Global Votes
    • Second largest transplant program in the country

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    NewYork-Presbyterian is an international leader in organ transplantation, including heart, lung, liver, kidney, intestine, and pancreas, with over 30 years of experience in advanced heart failure. Its adult heart transplant program boasts the highest three-year patient survival outcomes in the country, and it has performed complex multi-organ transplants, such as the first heart-liver-kidney triple organ transplant in New York.

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    LaCardio

    41 Global Votes

    LaCardio is a pioneer in organ transplantation in Colombia, having established the country's first adult living donor liver transplantation program in 2017. It has performed a considerable volume of solid organ transplants, including 335 livers, 204 kidneys, 79 lungs, and 68 hearts, demonstrating vast experience and capability in this field. Its focus on high-complexity care and its recognition as a quality hospital in Colombia reinforce its standing in transplant medicine.

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    Bellvitge University Hospital

    41 Global Votes
    • National reference center for transplants

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    Bellvitge University Hospital is a leading center for organ transplants in Spain, notably performing 193 kidney transplants in 2021, making it the Spanish hospital with the highest number of kidney transplants. Furthermore, it was a pioneer in liver transplants in 1984 and coordinates significant research, such as a study on heart transplant dysfunction.

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    Hospital 12 de Octubre

    34 Global Votes
    • Ranked 68th among world's best hospitals

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    Hospital 12 de Octubre features a prominent Lung Transplantation Unit, which began its activities in 2008 and has achieved a 94% one-year survival and 87% three-year survival rate. Furthermore, the hospital is a reference center for liver and kidney transplants, including the Spanish experience in uDCD kidney transplantation.

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    Mayo Clinic (Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona)

    28 Global Votes
    • Preeminent adult and pediatric transplant programs

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    Mayo Clinic in Arizona is a leading organ transplant center, having performed a record volume of 917 solid organ transplants in 2025. It offers preeminent programs for heart, liver, kidney, pancreas, lung, hand, face, and blood and bone marrow transplants, distinguished by its expertise and the use of advanced techniques such as robotic-assisted transplants.

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    Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford

    22 Global Votes
    • Among nation's elite transplant programs

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    Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford is a national leader in pediatric transplant volume, having performed 91 organ transplants in one year and 117 in 2017. It stands out as No. 1 in pediatric liver transplant volume in the United States and No. 1 in kidney transplant volume in the Western United States.

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    Providence St. Joseph (Orange, California)

    21 Global Votes
    • Ranked first in state for fastest transplant rates

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    Providence St. Joseph Hospital Orange was ranked first in California in 2024-2025 for fastest transplant and post-surgery survival rates. Its kidney transplant program holds the third national spot for three-year post-transplant survival among similarly sized hospitals.

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    UChicago Medicine

    12 Global Votes
    • One of the nation's leading organ transplant programs

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    UChicago Medicine is a pioneering center in organ transplantation, with a history that includes the first animal organ transplant in 1904, an achievement recognized with the Nobel Prize. The hospital offers specialized programs in heart, kidney, liver, lung, and pancreas transplants, and is dedicated to researching and implementing the latest technologies and techniques in this field.

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    Cedars-Sinai (Los Angeles, CA)

    10 Global Votes
    • One of Southern California's most successful facilities for heart, liver, kidney and pancreas transplantation

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    Cedars-Sinai is a leading organ transplant center, having completed a record 682 solid organ transplants in 2024. It is known for its ability to accept and manage complex, high-risk cases, demonstrating its advanced expertise and resources in this field. The center also stands out for its excellent survival outcomes in programs such as lung transplantation, meeting or beating national averages.

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    Houston Methodist

    1 Global Votes
    • No. 1 multi-organ transplant program in the nation

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    Houston Methodist features the J.C. Walter Jr. Transplant Center, a comprehensive facility with over 50 years of experience in organ transplantation. The center performed a record 525 transplants in 2019 and leads research in immunobiology and transplant tolerance.

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    Mayo Clinic (Jacksonville, Florida)

    0 Global Votes
    • Preeminent adult and pediatric transplant programs

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    Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, is a leading center for organ transplants, having performed 227 kidney transplants and 84 heart transplants in 2025. Its liver transplant program is also notable, with over 4,500 transplants performed historically and 160 in 2024. The clinic offers a wide range of transplant programs, including bone marrow, face, hand, heart, kidney, larynx and trachea, liver, and living-donor transplants, exceeding national success rates.

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    Duke Transplant Center

    0 Global Votes
    • Ranks 8th nationally in organ transplant volume

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    Duke Transplant Center is a leading transplant facility with a history of innovation dating back to 1965, including one of the nation's first kidney transplant programs. It has performed over 10,000 organ transplants, the first in North Carolina to reach this milestone, and offers specialized procedures such as HOPE Act living donor kidney transplants and all organ transplants for HIV-positive recipients.

Frequently asked questions

This ranking evaluates clinics and medical centers that offer a wide range of organ transplant services, including heart, liver, kidney, pancreas, lung, hand, face, and blood and bone marrow transplants. We consider the volume of transplants performed and recognition for excellence in specific programs.
The results should be interpreted as a guide to prominent centers in the field of organ transplantation. They highlight clinics recognized for their volume of procedures, such as the Vanderbilt Transplant Center, and those that have received awards for excellence in specific areas, such as HealthGrades' Kidney Transplant Excellence Award.
Currently, participation in the ranking is based on editorial evaluation of public data and recognitions. If you wish to suggest a clinic, you can contact our editorial team with relevant information about their transplant programs and achievements.

How we built this ranking and what to consider when choosing

Our methodology for ranking the best organ transplant clinics focuses on identifying centers that demonstrate excellence and a high volume of procedures. We collect and analyze information from recognized sources to provide a comprehensive overview.

  • We consider the total volume of transplants performed, highlighting centers that lead in the number of annual procedures, such as the Vanderbilt Transplant Center.
  • We evaluate recognition for excellence in specific transplant programs, such as the HealthGrades Kidney Transplant Excellence Award.
  • We include clinics with integrated and diverse transplant programs, offering services for multiple organs and populations (adult and pediatric), such as Mayo Clinic.
  • Clinics must offer a wide range of organ transplant services, including heart, liver, kidney, pancreas, lung, hand, face, blood, and bone marrow transplants.
  • Priority is given to centers with transplant programs recognized for their excellence, such as those that have received specific awards in the field of transplantation.
  • Clinics that demonstrate a high volume of transplants performed annually are valued, indicating experience and capacity in the field.
  • The ability to offer transplant programs for both adult and pediatric patients is an important factor.