Mayo Clinic Transplant achieved the highest annual transplant volume in its history in 2025 by performing 2,065 solid organ transplants across its Arizona, Florida and Minnesota campuses, according to data from the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN).
The new record surpasses 2,006 transplanted solid organs in 2024 and 1,952 in 2023, reflecting Mayo Clinic's dedication to saving more lives through continued advances in transplantation driven by new research, technology and innovation.
"This number represents new beginnings full of hope for so many," says Julie Heimbach, M.D., transplant surgeon and director of Mayo Clinic Transplant in Rochester. "This incredible milestone is only made possible by the generosity of our donors and donor families, the resilience of our transplant recipients, and the unwavering dedication of our transplant care teams."
The record volume is encouraging, as the number of patients waiting on the national transplant list remains daunting. More than 109,000 people in the U.S. are currently waiting for lifesaving organs, according to OPTN data.
To meet this need, Mayo Clinic teams are advancing the science and delivery of transplantation through initiatives such as:
- Exploring the use of stem cells to prevent organ rejection.
- Using normothermic machine perfusion to improve organ preservation.
- Expanding living donor paired exchange programs.
- Researching artificial intelligence to transform organ transplant.
"Our work doesn't stop with the patients we serve today," says Dr. Heimbach. "Through collaboration across Mayo Clinic teams, investing in new technologies, and continued research, we are working toward a future where we can expand access and help more patients receive lifesaving transplants when they need them most."
As 2026 begins, transplant teams move forward with gratitude for the lives saved and a continued commitment to those who are still waiting.
