Liver Transplant

Experts at Saint Luke’s Hospital performed the first liver transplant in Kansas City in 1980, becoming just the third hospital in the U.S. to perform the procedure. Our surgical team includes some of the most experienced physicians in the area. 

Patient-focused care

At Saint Luke’s, we rely on collaboration across specialists in many disciplines to find the best treatment for you. You will have a hepatologist dedicated to helping you manage your liver disease from diagnosis to transplant.

We treat complex conditions such as:

The Saint Luke's difference

Patients and referring providers choose Saint Luke’s highly specialized and experienced liver transplant team because we provide:

  • Simplified referral process
  • Some of the shortest wait times in the country
  • Prompt scheduling of initial evaluations
  • Support throughout the evaluation process
  • Helpful education sessions and materials
  • Close to home care

Contact Us

By phone: 816-932-4655

Online: Complete contact form

News

May. 15, 2023

Missouri Liver Cancer Survivor Gets Life-Changing Transplant
Matt Dickhut jokes he’s never won the Powerball, despite decades of trying his hand. But he did win the lottery. Instead of a big check, his winnings came in the form of a new liver.
May. 15, 2023

New Study Finds Significant Increase in Alcoholic Liver Disease Hospitalizations Among Women During Pandemic
During the COVID-19 pandemic, alcoholic liver disease (ALD) hospitalizations increased significantly among women—especially those younger than 50.
Apr. 14, 2023

Health News You Can Use: Living Organ Donation
More than 100,000 people are on the wait list for a life-saving transplant—and more than 85% of those can be helped by a living donor.
Apr. 25, 2023

KCTV: Donate Life Month: Living Organ Donation
KCTV talked to Dr. Matthew Wilkinson about what it takes to be a living organ donor and how you can help save a life.
Apr. 28, 2022

KSHB: Organ Donation Creates Lifelong Bond Between Two Missouri Women
KSHB talked to one woman who donated part of her liver and was inspired to become a transplant coordinator at Saint Luke's to help others.
Apr. 22, 2022

Health News You Can Use: Donate Life Month
Seventeen people die each day waiting for an organ transplant, and every nine minutes, a new person is added to the waiting list, according to the Organ Procurement and Transplant Network.