Living Organ Donation

More than 110,000 adults and children in the U.S. are currently waiting for a kidney or liver transplant. Sadly, due to the critical shortage of donor organs, an average of 18 people lose their lives each day while waiting for a match.

Living organ donation is a remarkable gift that can save lives and create a lasting impact. At UMass Memorial, we offer a comprehensive Living Donor Program designed to support individuals who selflessly choose to donate a kidney or part of their liver to someone in need.
Our expert team provides:

• Personalized care throughout the entire process
• Advanced surgical techniques, including minimally invasive options
• Access to national programs like the National Kidney Registry (NKR) for paired donation opportunities

Living donors enjoy shorter recipient wait times and often better outcomes for their loved ones. Whether you’re a direct match or participate in a paired exchange, your generosity can change lives.  

At UMass Memorial, we are leaders in living-donor organ transplantation, making this life-saving procedure safer, more effective, and more accessible than ever. As one of the most experienced living donor transplant teams in the Northeast, we’re proud to have a proven record of exceptional outcomes, including a 100% living donor survival rate. This level of expertise ensures that both donors and recipients receive the highest standard of care and support throughout the entire process.

For donors who are not a direct match for their loved one, we partner with the National Kidney Registry (NKR) to offer paired donation opportunities. This program allows incompatible donor-recipient pairs to match with other pairs across the country, ensuring more patients receive the transplants they desperately need.

Trust UMass Memorial to provide compassionate, expert care—because every gift of life deserves the best.