Best Liver Specialists in Mumbai, India

• Dr. Parijat Gupte is a well-known Gastroenterologist with experience of more than 23 years.
• He has expertise in the treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome ( IBS ), Hemorrhoids, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), and Ulcerative Colitis Treatment.
• He has a membership association with Maharastra Medical Council and AASLD.
• Dr. Gupte has published articles in both international as well as national journals.
• He has attended several seminars and conferences to present his scientific research work.

Dr. Sanjay Nagral is a leading Surgical Gastroenterologist with 40 years of experience. He specializes in liver, biliary, and pancreatic disorders, including gallbladder stone disease.

He also has expertise in hepato-pancreato biliary surgery and liver transplantation. Dr. Sanjay was involved in the first successful liver transplant in Mumbai at Jaslok Hospital.

Dr. Rajendra Sonawane is a highly respected Gastrointestinal & Hepatobiliary Surgeon known for his advanced skills and commitment to patient-centric care. He has been providing expert surgical care for over three decades, consistently delivering exceptional outcomes in complex GI and HPB conditions.

Why Choose Dr. Sonawane?

• Extensive Surgical Experience: Dr. Sonawane brings over 30 years of experience to each surgical procedure, ensuring patients benefit from his vast knowledge and refined surgical techniques.
• Pioneering Robotic Surgery Expertise: He holds the distinction of successfully performing the first robotic rectal cancer surgery in Mumbai, showcasing his leadership in innovative surgical approaches.
• Comprehensive Minimally Invasive GI Surgery Skills: Dr. Sonawane is skilled in a wide array of minimally invasive procedures, including laparoscopic upper gastrointestinal surgery, laparoscopic surgery for colon and rectal cancer, and laparoscopic surgery for ulcerative colitis.
• Specialised Expertise in Complex GI and HPB Procedures: He possesses expertise in specialised procedures such as sphincter-preserving proctocolectomy with J pouch, pancreatic surgery, complex pancreatic resections for chronic pancreatitis, laparoscopic cholecystectomy, and hernia repair.
• Recognised Leader and Educator: In addition to his surgical skills, Dr. Sonawane is an actively invited guest speaker at national and international events and has a wealth of publications in indexed journals, reflecting his commitment to advancing the field.

With more than 37 years of expertise, Dr. Prof. Darius F. Mirza, a renowned liver transplant surgeon, is committed to providing the best quality medical care. He is a pioneer in the field, having conducted more than 5,000 liver transplants globally, providing patients with complicated liver diseases with hope and cutting-edge surgical remedies.

Why Choose Dr. Mirza?

• Extensive Transplant Expertise: Dr. Mirza has more than 37 years of experience and has conducted more than 5,000 liver transplants worldwide, making him proficient in managing complicated liver conditions.
• Advanced Techniques & Specialized Expertise: He is well known for his expertise in hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery, which includes the treatment of biliary, pancreatic, and liver malignancies, as well as adult and pediatric liver and intestinal transplantation. He is also skilled in managing bile duct strictures, doing portal hypertension surgery, and performing laparoscopic HPB surgery.
• Global Pioneer in Liver Transplantation: Dr. Mirza has established himself as a pioneer in transplantation methods and patient care.

• Dr. Lakxman Salve is a General Surgeon with +12 years of experience as a leading laparoscopic proctologist.
• He holds professional memberships of the, Association of Surgeons of India (ASI), the Association of Colon and Rectal Surgeons of India, the Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo-Surgeons and the Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India.
• He graduated from the University of Pune in 2001, followed by MS in 2004 from Byramjee Jeejeebhoy Government Medical College & Sasson General Hospital, Pune. He then earned fellowships from the Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo-Surgeons and the Association of the Colo Rectal Surgeons of India. He also earned a travelling fellowship from the St. Francis Hospital, Hartford, Connecticut, USA.
• Dr. Salve is renowned for colorectal/fistula/abdominal/piles/anal fissure surgeries. He also peforms, laparoscopic appendectomy/hernial repair/cholecystectomy and pilonidal sinus. He also surgically treats, varicose veins, constipation and piles.
• He has co-authored a few research papers for reputed journals.

• Renowned Gastrointestinal surgeon and carries 24 years of experience in Surgical Gastroenterology
• Interests are in Liver and Pancreas Surgery, Gastrointestinal Oncology and Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery
• Expertise in Basic and Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery, Liver and Pancreatic Resections, Acute and Chronic pancreatitis, Reoperative surgery, especially Repair of Bile duct injury at cholecystectomy, Surgery for Portal hypertension, Surgery in chronic liver disease, Gastrointestinal cancers
• Attained TopDoc award 3 years in a row voted by peers as the Best doctor in the specialty in Mumbai
• Member of various renowned national & international associations and organizations.

• Dr. Imran Shaikh is a renowned surgical gastroenterologist with over 15 years of experience.
• He is highly skilled in performing minimal access, advanced laparoscopic, and open abdominal surgeries.
• He has created a world record by operating and removing a 1.7 kg Gall Bladder Cyst in a patient.
• He was awarded a Travel Bursary at IASGCON for two consecutive years, 2010 and 2012, and the same at NATCON 2010.
• He was an invited faculty member (Pancreatic Session) at IASG, Pune, 2015.
• He is a member of various prestigious associations like the Association of Surgeons of India (ASI), the Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India (AMASI), the Association of Medical Consultants of Mumbai (AMC), and the Indian Association of Surgical Gastroenterology (IASG).
• His quest for knowledge keeps him engaged in research and publications.
• After graduating with an MBBS from Maharashtra University of Health Sciences in 1998, he pursued DNB in General Surgery at Mumbai Port Trust Hospital in 2005. Then, he did a DNB in Surgical Gastroenterology (GI, HPB Surgery, GI Cancer, and Liver Transplant) from Fortis Hospital, Mumbai, in 2008. 
• Later, he a Fellowship in HPB Surgery, Liver Transplant from Freeman Institute, UK, a Fellowship in HPB Surgeries and GI Cancer at Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute, Lucknow, and a Fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopic and Minimal Access Surgeries (FMAS), Coimbatore.

• Dr. Dev Adhikari is a leading General Surgeon with +10 years of experience in the field of general surgery and MIS procedures.
• He is a fellow of the Association of the Surgeons in India and is a professional member of the National Academy of Medical Sciences (India).
• He is a highly learned doctor who after completing MBBS, earned MS, DNB, followed by fellowship in laparoscopic and GI surgery from Topiwala National Medical College, India. He has completed a Fellowship of Colon and Rectal Surgeons of India.
• Dr. Adhikari is an expert at laparoscopic cholecystectomy, laparoscopic/open hernia, appendicectomy, cholecystectomy, breast surgery, thyroid surgery, hemarrhoids, fistula and fissure surgery and abscess drainage.
• He has authored a few papers for reputed journals.

• Dr. Ulhas Kulkarni is a well-known General & Laparoscopic Surgeon with over 28+ years in the field.
• He is an active member of the Indian Medical Association (IMA) and Maharashtra Medical Council.
• He completed his MBBS from Grant Medical College and Sir JJ Hospital, Mumbai in 1978, and went on to do his MS - General Surgery as well.
• Dr. Kulkarni's area of expertise lies in the field of Colorectal Surgery, Gastrointestinal Surgery, Lap Appendectomy, Laparoscopic Surgery For Achalasia Cardia, Surgery For Colonic & Gastric Cancer Surgery, etc.
• He has won several awards for his contribution to both the field of colorectal surgery and public welfare.
• He has many publications to his credit nationally and he also has presented many papers in international as well as national conferences and seminars.

• Dr. Samir  Shah  is an experienced hepatobiliary surgeon who works as the Head of  Department  of Hepatology, Institute  of Liver Disease, HPB Surgery and Transplant surgery.
• His experience in Gastroenterology, HPB Surgery as well as transplantology is vast and amounts to 30+ years. He has lead the efforts to further the growth of liver transplantation in India. 
• For this purpose, Dr Samir Shah has been leading the way in coordinating efforts to start  a cadaveric organ transplant programme in the country especially in the city of Mumbai.
• He was directly involved with the first successful liver transplant in Mumbai.
• He has  been  awarded the  Hargobind  Foundation Scholarship and  trained  in Hepatology  and Liver transplant at the Institute of Hepatology,  University College London.
• He was the first elected Secretary of the Indian Association for Study of the Liver for the period  1995-1997  and  has  been  a Council Member  of International Liaison Committee, Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver (APASL).
• He   has    been    a   member  of   the   Editorial  Board   of   Indian   Journal   of Gastroenterology and  on  the  National  Advisory Board  of the  Journal  of the Association of Physician of India (JAPI) and currently on the Editorial Board of the J of Clinical and Expt Hep.
• He  has   been   involved  with several   international  clinical  trials  on  new  drug development with presentations in international meetings and publications in peer reviewed journals.
• He is the founder Trustee and the Hon. Secretary of the National Liver Foundation.
• He is the Founding and Executive Committee Member of the recently formed Asia Pacific  Organization,   Coalition  to  Eradicate  Viral Hepatitis   in  Asia  Pacific (CEVHAP).

• Dr. Swapnil Sharma is a Liver Transplant Surgeon with 12+ years of experience in the field.
• He has been an Active Member of the Maharashtra Medical Council and Indian Medical Association.
• He graduated and did his Masters in General Surgery (MS) from Pt JNM Government Medical College, Raipur.
• Later, he has worked as a Senior Resident in the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, and GB Pant Hospital, New Delhi before joining the DNB super-specialty training program in GI Surgery at Jagjivan Ram Western Railway (JRWR) Hospital, Mumbai.
• Dr. Raut has a special interest in Liver Transplant, Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Surgery, Advanced Laparoscopic, and Robotic Hepatobiliary Surgery and Complex Luminal Gastrointestinal Surgery.
• He has authored and co-authored books and articles in various national and international journals.

• Dr. Vikram Raut is a Liver Transplant Surgeon with 10+ years of experience in the field.
• He has been the Member of the website committee of ILTS (2013-2015) and also the Member of Vanguard committee of ILTS (2010-2013).
• He has extensive experience of Living-donor liver transplantation with cumulative experience of over 1000 liver transplants.
• After completing his surgical training at B.Y. L Nair hospital Mumbai, he went to Kyoto University Hospital, Japan for a Fellowship in liver transplantation.
• He also has had training in liver transplantation and hepatobiliary surgery from Hospital Beaujon, Paris, France, and Asan Medical Center, Seoul, South Korea.
• Dr. Raut has special interest in ABO-Incompatible Liver Transplantation, Small-for-Size Syndrome, Living Donor Liver Transplantation for Hepatocellular carcinoma and Laparoscopic/Robotic Liver Surgery
• He has authored and co-authored books and articles in national and international journals.