Best Liver transplant Clinics and Costs in 2025

How Much Does Liver transplant Cost?

Liver transplant surgery costs vary by country:

  • Turkey: $40,000 to $70,000.
  • India: $22,000 to $45,000.
  • Germany: $250,000 to $300,000.
  • United States: $550,000 to $750,000.
  • United Kingdom: $150,000 on average.

Note: These figures are approximate and can vary based on individual circumstances, procedure types, and healthcare facilities. It's advisable to consult directly with healthcare providers or insurance companies in the respective countries for the most accurate and personalized information.

The price research is based on updated and verified costs from the Bookimed partner clinics.

Why choose Turkey for Liver transplant?

Turkey performs approximately 1,400 liver transplants annually across 45 specialized centers. Living donor liver transplantation (LDLT) accounts for 68% of procedures. The 1-year survival rate is 87%, reflecting high-quality care.

The cost of a liver transplant in Turkey ranges between $44,000 and $66,000, depending on the hospital and donor type.

Prices in Top-rated Clinics

  • Memorial Şişli Hospital,Istanbul - from $55,000
  • Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital,Istanbul - from $55,000

Best clinics in Turkey

Memorial Şişli Hospital
Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital

Why choose India for Liver transplant?

India performs over 3,500 liver transplants annually, primarily through living donor liver transplantation (LDLT). The 1-year survival rate is 85-90%, with excellent long-term outcomes.

The price of a liver transplant in Indian clinics ranges between $34,000 and $56,000, making it one of the most affordable destinations worldwide.

Prices in Top-rated Clinics

  • Artemis Hospitals,Gurgaon - from $40,000
  • Manipal Hospitals,Bengaluru - from $40,000
  • BLK Super Speciality Hospital,Delhi - from $36,000

Best clinics in India

Manipal Hospitals
BLK Super Speciality Hospital

Why choose Germany for Liver transplant?

Germany conducts over 1,200 liver transplants annually, predominantly through deceased donor liver transplantation (DDLT). The 1-year survival rate exceeds 90%, supported by excellent medical infrastructure.

The price of a liver transplant in Germany ranges between $98,000 and $300,000, depending on the case's complexity.

Prices in Top-rated Clinics

  • Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin,Berlin - from $322,874

Best clinics in Germany

Why choose Azerbaijan for Liver transplant?

Azerbaijan performs an estimated 50-100 liver transplants annually, with living donor liver transplantation (LDLT) being the primary method. The 1-year survival rate reaches approximately 85%, reflecting growing expertise.

The price of a liver transplant in Azerbaijan ranges between $37,000 and $42,000, offering a cost-effective option in the region.

Prices in Top-rated Clinics

  • Liv Bona Dea Hospital Baku,Baku - from $38,000

Best clinics in Azerbaijan

Top clinics for Liver transplant in the world

  • Memorial Şişli Hospital, Turkey
  • Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital, Turkey
  • Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital, Turkey
  • Artemis Hospitals, India
  • Manipal Hospitals, India
  • BLK Super Speciality Hospital, India
  • Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Germany
  • Hannover Medical School, Germany
  • Dr. Radu + Partner Aesthetic and Plastic Surgery - Nuremberg, Germany
  • Liv Bona Dea Hospital Baku, Azerbaijan
  • Clinica Universidad de Navarra (Navarra Hospital), Spain
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All You Need to Know about Liver transplant

Where are the best liver transplant hospitals located?

Bookimed works with the best liver transplant centers in the world, among them are centers located in Turkey, India, Israel, Germany, etc. All of them perform liver transplant surgery according to the strict international treatment protocols. It means that a procedure complies with world quality standards.

Best liver transplant hospitals in the world achieve 90-95% success rate.

The cost of liver transplant varies in different countries. But still, patients think that higher price means higher quality and success rate. It is a misleading criterion in choosing a hospital for a liver transplant.

Best country for liver transplant in the world is India. The procedure is 2-3 times cheaper compared with the leading European hospitals, but the success rate is even higher. The low price is explained by the following reasons:

  • Indian hospitals do not buy foreign drugs, they produce own ones. Their quality is the same as American medications.
  • General low pricing in India.
  • The country is considered to be the best place to have a liver transplant because the local doctors have a vast experience in performing the procedure. For instance, some Indian liver transplant surgeons have conducted over 4,000 liver transplants, German ones - only up to 500.

Bookimed patients receive access to best rated liver transplant hospitals abroad: leave a request and receive all the information about any country and center you want.

Who is the best liver transplant surgeon?

The success of the surgery depends not only on the country a patient chooses for a liver transplant but a doctor who performs this procedure. Best liver transplant surgeon in the world is Prof. Mohammed Rela. The doctor works in Indian Global Hospitals Group. This liver transplant specialist has performed the biggest number of the procedures - over 4,000. The Professor is the Guinness Book of Records for conducting a liver transplant for a 5-day child who is now a 21 years adult person.

Among other top liver transplant surgeons are:

  • Prof. Johann Pratschke who manages the liver transplant at Charite Center (Germany). The doctor has performed over 2,500 organ transplants together with his team;
  • Dr. Vivek Vij is one of the best liver transplant specialists with 17 years of experience and over 2,500 conducted procedures (India, Fortis Healthcare);
  • Dr. Alper Demirbaş heads one of the largest units for liver transplantation in Turkey - Medical Park Transplantology Center. The doctor has achieved 95% success rate for this procedure.

How to get a liver transplant abroad?

Patients with liver pathologies need a liver transplant a soon as possible. They are looking for hospitals with shortest waiting time for a liver transplant.

A patient has to do such steps to speed up the procedure:

  • find a donor (it can be a relative or husband/wife)
  • do all the test to detect conformity between a donor a recipient
  • leave a request on Bookimed, and our doctors find the best liver transplant hospital for your particular case.

The patients who try to undergo this procedure themselves risk waiting for a liver transplant for a long time. Bookimed Doctors have a vast experience in coordinating such patients are ready to help with all issues of medical travel assistance.