Best Liver Specialists in Bangalore, India

• Dr. Aritra Ghosh is a renowned General & Laparoscopic Surgeons and Surgical Gastroenterologists with 16 years of experience.
• He completed his MBBS in 2004 from NRS Medical College, Kolkata, and then did his DNB in 2009 from The Calcutta Medical Research Institute. 
• After that, he completed the fellowship awarded to him by the Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India in 2012.
• Dr. Ghosh is renowned for GI surgeries pertaining to the colon & rectum, liver & bile, gastric bypass surgery, and upper GI surgeries.
• He is also known for treating medical conditions such as laparoscopic hernia surgeries, abdominal wall reconstructions, and surgeries on the breast, thyroid, and salivary glands.
• Some of the other major procedures performed by him are lumpectomy, pancreatectomy, cholecystectomy, gastric binding, laparoscopic cholecystectomy, piles surgeries, and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography.

• Dr. Sandeep K Jha is a well-known Surgical Gastroenterologist with 15+ years of experience.
• He holds extensive experience in Gallbladder Surgery, Colorectal Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, and treating several gastrointestinal disorders. 
• After completing medical school in 2006, he pursued MS in General Surgery in 2010.
• He is a DNB qualified in Surgical Gastroenterology from the National Board Of Examination in 2016.
• He is an active member of the Delhi Medical Council. 

• Dr. Nagaraj Palankar is a well-experienced Gastrointestinal Surgeon. 
• He has over 18 years of experience as a Specialist.
• His medical interests are Oesophagogastroduodenal surgery, Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery, Hepato pancreato Biliary surgery, Gastritis treatment, etc.
• He has attained fellowship in Liver Transplantation from Asan Medical Center, Seoul.
• He is an active member of the Karnataka Medical Council. 

• Dr. S.T. Gopal is a Consultant Gastroenterologist practicing for more than 15 years.
• He holds expertise in managing complex gastrointestinal problems, critical liver care, and emergency therapy of gastrointestinal bleeding.
• He is known to have performed thousands of complex endoscopic procedures to date.
• After completing MRCP, he pursued a specialization in Gastroenterology from The Royal College of Physicians, UK (CCST-Certificate of completion of specialist training).
• He has worked with prestigious medical institutes across the globe including King’s College Hospital, London, Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge, and St. James’s Hospital, Leeds.
• He has published abstracts and original articles in GUT and Anaesthesia.
• He has a key role in leading the Hepatology department in the first-ever successful living donor liver transplant at Apollo.
• He is one of the few doctors known to perform minimal sedation for therapeutic endoscopic procedures and does ERCP without general anesthesia.

Dr. Vinay Bhat is a distinguished Surgical Gastroenterologist and GI Oncologist with over 21 years of experience, committed to delivering top-tier medical care. With a special interest in GI Oncology, pancreatic diseases, and colorectal surgery, he has established a reputation for precision and excellence.

Why Choose Dr. Vinay Bhat?

• Extensive Surgical Expertise: With over 21+ years of experience, Dr. Bhat has a proven track record of performing a wide range of GI surgeries, including complex procedures for GI Oncology, pancreatic-biliary diseases, and colorectal conditions.
• Advanced Techniques & Specialised Expertise: He can conduct both minimally invasive (laparoscopic and robotic) and open operations. His specialization includes advanced laparoscopy, HPB (Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary) surgery, and IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease) treatment.
• Pioneer in Advanced Laparoscopy: Dr. Bhat has received advanced laparoscopic training at prestigious institutions, including the Mayo Clinic in Rochester and IRCAD in Strasbourg (in 2015 and 2016, respectively).
• Leader in Surgical Gastroenterology: He is currently the Lead and Senior Consultant – Surgical Gastroenterology and GI Oncology at Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore, showcasing his unparalleled expertise in this advanced technique.
• Award-Winning Excellence: Dr. Bhat has received several notable accolades, including the Dr. B. Ramamurthi Gold Medal (DNB General Surgery, 2010) and the Dr. Rangabhashyam Gold Medal (DNB Surgical Gastroenterology, 2013), for finishing first at the All-India level in his respective specialties.

• Dr. K Hemanth Kumar is a reputed General Surgeon with +15 years of experience in the field of laparoscopic and open surgeries.
• He is a life member of the Indian Association of Surgical Gastroenterology, Indian Chapter- International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association, Association of Surgeons of India, Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo Surgeons and the Chandigarh Surgical Society.
• He did his MBBS in 2008 from the Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Bangalore and MS in 2013 from the PGIMER, Chandigarh. He is also a DNB holder and recently earned his M.Ch.
• Dr. Kumar is a specialist in basic & advanced laparoscopic GI surgery, GI/HPB onco-surgery, surgery for acute and chronic pancreatitis, liver resection, laparoscopic hernia/reflux surgery, VATS, treats coloproctoloy conditions with surgery such as, cancers, fissures, piles and fistula. His scope of work also includes managing complex biliary strictures.
• A specialist, he has received several awards including a travel grant. 
• Dr. Kumar has several publications in his name.

Dr. Kishore GSB is a highly experienced HPB (Hepato-Pancreatico-Biliary) Surgeon and Liver Transplant Specialist. He brings over 17 years of surgical expertise to his practice, with a strong commitment to providing safe and high-quality patient-centric care.

Why Choose Dr. Kishore?

• Extensive Surgical Experience: With over 17 years of experience, Dr. Kishore offers a wealth of knowledge and refined surgical skills in HPB surgery and liver transplantation.
• Expertise in Various Procedures: Dr. Kishore specialises in liver transplants, liver resection for tumors, cystic liver lesion management, biliary surgeries, gallbladder cancer treatment, and pancreatic surgeries, including the Whipple procedure and Frey’s procedure.
• World-Class Training: He holds an MCh degree in Surgical Gastroenterology from the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, and a Master of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery from the Henri Bismuth Institute, Villejuif, France.

• Dr. Sreedhara V is a well-known Surgical Gastroenterologist with 20+ years of experience as a specialist.
• He has performed liver tumor surgeries on an average of 500-750 patients, with the mortality rate being less than 1%.
• He provides services for surgical support in Gastroenterology, Laparoscopic Surgery, Oncosurgery, and General Surgery, with a particular interest in converting all possible open surgical procedures to laparoscopy.
• He specializes in Bariatric Surgeries, Mini Port Surgeries, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Colorectal Surgery, Abdominal surgery, Liver Surgery, Hernia Repair Surgery, and Abdominal Surgeries, including esophagus, stomach, small bowel, colon, liver, pancreas, gall bladder, and bile ducts.
• He completed his MBBS from Mysore Medical College in 1996, DNB (General Surgery) from the National Board of Examinations, New Delhi in 2003, followed by FSGE- Surgical Gastroenterology from Rajiv Gandhi University Of Health Sciences, Karnataka in 2010.
• He also has a fellowship training in surgical gastroenterology from the Victoria Hospital, BMC&RI, Bangalore.
• He has been an active member of organizations such as the International Hepato Biliary & Pancreatology Association - Indian Chapter, Surgical Society of Bangalore, Association of Surgeons of India, and many more.
• He has several publications in national and international journals.

• Dr. Basant Mahadevappa is a Liver Transplant and Hepato Pancreato Biliary Surgeon with experience of more than 12 years. 
• He is a Member of the Liver Transplantation Society of India, American Society of Transplant Surgeons, International Hepato Pancreato Biliary Association, American Hepato Pancreato Biliary Association, International Liver Transplantation Society, American Transplant Society, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburg, and Association of Surgeons of India.
• He completed his MBBS from J J M Medical College, Davengere in 2002, MS - General Surgery from Kasturba Medical College in 2006, and lastly MRCS (UK) from Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSE), U.K in 2007.
• He is well-versed with laparoscopic liver resections and is trained to perform robotic surgeries.
• He has expertise over the treatment of Liver Transplantation (Living and deceased donor), ALPPS procedure/surgery, Hilar cholangiocarcinomas & complex resections, Surgeries for benign liver and pancreatic conditions like Calculous pancreatic conditions, complications of pancreatitis, hepatic adenomas, hemangiomas, etc.
• Dr. Mahadevappa has several publications in national and international journals and also attends seminars on a regular basis.

• Dr. Girish S.P is one of Bangalore's few certified and experienced GI Surgeons.
• He graduated with honors from KIMS, HUBLI, and VIMS, BELLARY.
• The Post-Doctoral training was provided at one of the country's best institutes, G B PANT Hospital (Moulana Azad Medical College) in New Delhi.
• He has had laparoscopies and a liver transplant fellowship from Gangaram Hospital in New Delhi and SMC Seoul in South Korea, in addition to his GI training.
• He has extensive experience in open and laparoscopic operations for difficult GI disorders, including cancers of the GI tract, as well as bariatric and pancreatic surgery.
• He has worked in Gangaram Hospital in New Delhi, Manipal Hospitals, and Narayana Hrudayalaya in Bangalore.
• He has over 500 pancreatic procedures, 100 liver surgeries, and over 5000 laparoscopic surgeries under his belt. He has presented original papers at numerous "National and International Conferences," written textbook chapters, and spoken at numerous scientific conferences.
• He is particularly interested in laparoscopic liver and pancreatic surgery.
• He is fluent in languages like English, Kannada, Telugu, Hindi, and Tamil.

Dr. Raghavendra Nagaraja is a renowned Consultant and Head of GI Surgery, HPB, and Liver Transplantation, with expertise in complex abdominal and transplant procedures. With over 23 years of experience, he is advanced in surgical care, offering life-saving solutions for patients facing gastrointestinal cancers, liver disorders, and complex abdominal conditions.

Why Choose Dr. Raghavendra N?

• Specialised Expertise in Complex GI & HPB Surgery: With over 23 years focused on surgical gastroenterology, Dr. Raghavendra brings profound expertise to liver, pancreatic, and biliary surgeries.
• Pioneer in Liver Transplantation & Advanced Surgery: He has been an integral part of over 300 liver transplants and is highly skilled in both living donor and pediatric transplantations. He also offers holistic care for non-cirrhotic portal hypertension and bariatric surgery.
• Comprehensive Gastrointestinal & Transplant Care: Dr. Raghavendra specialises in treating gastrointestinal cancers and complex abdominal conditions using advanced surgical techniques and an exact approach.
• Academic Leader: He completed his MBBS from Vijayanagar Institute of Medical Sciences, Bellary, in 2002 and an MS in General Surgery from Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, in 2006. He also holds DNB training from the Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, and further enhanced his expertise at the world-renowned Asan Medical Centre in Seoul. 

• Dr. Dinesh M G is a Bangalore-based Surgical Oncologist with 10 years of experience in the field. 
• He is an active member of the Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India (AMASI), Association of Surgeons of India (ASI) and Indian Association of Surgical Oncology (IASO).
• He pursued MBBS from KIMS, Bangalore followed by MS - General Surgery from JJM Medical College, Davangere, and M. Ch - Surgical Oncology from Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology
• To enrich his education, he did a Fellowship in Minimal Access Oncology from Basavatarakam Indo American Cancer Institute.
• Dr. Dinesh holds expertise in managing and treating issues such as Cancer Screening (Preventive), Laparoscopic Surgery (Obs & Gyn), Lumpectomy, Mastectomy, Laparoscopic Colorectal, Laparoscopic Gynecological, genito-urinary oncology and bone/soft tissue tumors including limb salvage surgery, VATS, etc.
• He has publications in many peer-reviewed journals and has presented at various national and international conferences.