Best Liver Specialists in India

• 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. 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. Guruprasad Shetty is a Hepatobiliary and Liver transplant surgeon, based in Chennai having 14+ years of experience.
• His expertise lies in living donor and deceased donor (cadaveric) liver transplantation, Hepato-biliary surgeries, Laparoscopic surgeries, etc.
• Dr. Shetty was honored with the B Braun scholarship for academic excellence in the field of surgical gastroenterology and he is a member of The Indian Society of Gastroenterology, Indian Medical Association, The Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endosurgeons, etc.
• Under his credit, there are numerous national and international publications and he is actively invited as a guest speaker in scientific meetings, CME's, worldwide conferences to talk about Donor Hepatectomy.

• Dr. Ravinder Pal Singh is a well-known and skilled Liver Transplant Surgeon with +10 years of experience in the field of organ transplants and HPB & GI surgeries with commendable safety records. 
• Dr. Singh holds professional memberships of the Indian Association of Surgical Gastroenterology (IASG), the Association of Surgeons of India (ASI), the Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India, the Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo Surgeons (IAGES) and a few other societies.
• His other esteemed membership includes, as a CME observer at the John Hopkins Hospital, USA.
• He is a highly educated with overseas training as a medical professional. Dr. Singh has completed his MBBS, MS, M.Ch, Fellowships and PDCC courses in abdominal ultrasonography and microvascular surgery. 
• Dr. Singh has been among the most prominent team members in two largest liver transplant programs of India. He has pioneered and established liver transplant programmes at three medical institutes in India. He has proposed a new classification, nomenclature, staging and treatment strategies for gall bladder cancer. 
• His expertise is in performing, liver/kidney transplants, HPB, GI surgeries, HPB and GI oncosurgeries, advanced laparoscopic and bariatric surgeries.  
• Dr. Singh has been a regular faculty at government hospitals and delivered +100 guest lectures in India and abroad.

• Dr. Suresh Kumar S is a Gastroenterologist, based in Hyderabad with 9+ years of experience.
• His area of clinical expertise lies in Surgical Gastroenterology, Abdominal surgery, Laparoscopic Hiatus Hernia Repair, Hemorrhoids Treatment, Laparoscopic Surgery, Hernia, etc.
• He has completed his MBBS, followed by an MS, M.Ch from one of the reputed universities of India.
• Under his credit, there are both national and international publications and he is a member of the Indian Medical Association, Society of Gastroenterologists, Asian Pacific Association of Gastroenterology.

• Dr. Phani Krishna Ravula is a leading Surgical Gastroenterologist with +16 years of experience in the field of performing GI surgeries and liver transplant surgeries.
• He is a professional member of the Royal College of Surgeons (MRCS) and Fellow of the Association of Surgeons of India.
• Dr. Ravula is an MBBS and MS of Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry. 
• He then did his M.Ch from Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow followed by an MRCS from Royal college of surgeons, Edinburgh, UK (2003).
•  Between 2008-12, he earned three fellowships from UK, Japan and Korea.
• Dr. Ravula is an expert surgical GI and liver transplant surgeon with expertise to perform HPB/Upper GI/Laparoscopic and bariatric surgeries. 
• During his career, he has conducted +1,000 liver and pancreatic resections, over 10,000 laparoscopic surgeries, +2,000 advanced laparoscopic and +1,500 laparoscopic and open surgeries.
• Dr. Ravula has delivered lectures in India and overseas on various areas of digestive surgeries. 
• Besides contributions to medical journals, he has authored chapters for textbooks.    

• Dr Bhushan Bhole is in the field of Gastrointestinal (GI), Hepatopancreaticobiliary (HPB) and Liver Transplant since 15+ years.
• Member of ASI, IASG, IHPBA, ACRSI, MAS, IAGES, IHA & IMA.
• His expertise lies in liver transplantation (Living & Cadaveric) along with liver surgeries like a Liver tumour, liver cyst, Pancreatic surgery for stone, whipple surgery for pancreatic cancer, laparoscopic surgery for gall bladder stone, bariatric surgery for laparoscopic Sleeve gastrectomy, stomach, colon & rectum surgeries.
• Received the prestigious Delhi Ratan award in All India Conference of Intellectuals, New Delhi.

Dr. K N Chandan Kumar is a Hepatologist and Transplant Physician with over two decades of experience. As the first qualified DM in Hepatology from India's premier Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS), he has expertise in the management of complex liver and digestive diseases. 

Why Choose Dr. K N Chandan Kumar?

• Transplant Expertise: Dr. K N Chandan Kumar is a recognised authority in living donor liver transplantation, handling everything from pre-transplant evaluation to post-operative management.
• Specialised treatments: His treatment area includes acute-on-chronic liver failure, portal hypertension, viral hepatitis, and comprehensive liver transplant evaluation and care. 
• Globally Trained Specialist: He expanded his intensive clinical skills through specialised training in Transplant Hepatology at Mount Sinai Medical Centre (New York, USA) and in Liver Intensive Care at King's College Hospital (London, UK).
• Experienced in Hepatology: He holds the prestigious distinction of being the first physician to qualify with a DM in Hepatology from the Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS), New Delhi.
• Exceptional Patient Trust: Consistently maintaining top-tier recommendation rates (95%+), he is widely praised for his ethical approach, clear communication, and deeply empathetic patient care.

Dr. Venugopal Kota is an experienced Hepato-Pancreatico-Biliary (HPB) and Liver Transplant Surgeon with over 35 years of practice. He has played a significant part in scaling advanced liver transplantation programs across South India. With a surgical portfolio encompassing over 2,000 liver transplants and complex HPB surgeries, he is experienced in living donor liver transplant (LDLT) safety, split liver transplants, and managing acute-on-chronic liver failure.

Why Choose Dr. Venugopal Kota?

• Transplant Experience: Dr. Venugopal Kota brings over three decades of dedicated surgical expertise, having successfully performed and been involved in over 2,000 complex liver transplants.
• Leadership in HPB Surgery: He directs one of the most comprehensive, multidisciplinary liver transplant units in South India.
• Pioneer in LDLT Innovations: His clinical approach frequently features advanced living donor protocols, split liver transplantations, and complex vascular reconstructions to maximise graft viability.
• Academic and Research Excellence: He is a highly cited researcher and a regular faculty member at prestigious forums such as the Liver Transplant Society of India (LTSI), and he continues to contribute to international transplant guidelines.

Dr. Sudeepta Kumar Swain is a reputed Surgical Gastroenterologist skilled at minimally invasive and robotic surgery. He specialises in treating disorders of the upper gastrointestinal tract including esophagus, stomach, liver, pancreas and the bile ducts. He has 30 years of extensive experience and is skilled at cancer surgeries and HPB surgeries such as Whipple’s surgery, esophagectomy and liver resection surgery. Dr. Sudeepta Kumar Swain is the best GI Surgeon in Chennai known for his compassionate nature and high surgical skill. 

Why Choose Dr. Sudeepta Kumar Swain? 

• Highly Experienced: He has 30 years of extensive experience and has performed over 5,000 gastrointestinal surgeries, including complicated gastrointestinal surgeries.
• Best GI Surgeon: Dr. Sudeepta Kumar Swain is considered the best GI surgeon in Chennai due to his surgical precision, expertise with advanced equipment, and patient nature. 
• Leading HPB Surgeon: He is one of India’s leading HPB surgeons skilled at treating liver, pancreatic and biliary disorders.
• Pioneering Robotic Surgeon: Dr. Sudeepta Kumar Swain is a skilled robotic surgeon and is one of the pioneers of robotic surgery in India. He has successfully performed more than 400 robotic surgeries using advanced platforms such as Da Vinci Xi and HUGO-RAS systems.
• Minimally Invasive Surgeon: Dr Sudeepta routinely performs minimally invasive surgeries that help his patients recover faster with minimal post operative discomfort. He has performed more than 3,000 minimally invasive procedures to date. 
• Advanced Training: Dr. Sudeepta Kumar Swain has pursued advanced training in gastrointestinal surgery, robotic surgery, minimally invasive surgery, cytoreductive surgery and HIPEC through fellowships and certifications. 

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• Dr. Rajinder Kaur Saggu is an exceptional Surgical Oncologist with an experience of nearly 13+ years.
• She is an active member of the Association of Surgeons of India (ASI), Association of Breast Surgeons of India (ABSI), and Indian Association of Surgical Oncology (IASO).
• She is also the Chairperson of NGO – Guru Nanak Cancer Care Trust and the Vice-Chairperson of Guru Harkrishan Polyclinic, Bangla Sahib Gurdwara.
• Dr. Saggu is trained in Breast Oncology & Reconstructive Breast surgeries M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas (US).
• She has numerous clinical paper presentations to her credit in national and international journals.

• One of the renowned Surgical Gastroenterologist, Laparoscopic and Hepatopancreatobiliary surgeon in his region.
• Interests are Gastrointestinal & Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgical Oncology; Surgical Gastroenterology (Non-malignant Conditions); Basic & Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery, and Reduced Port Laparoscopic Surgery
• Member of various renowned associations such as Association of Surgeons of India   (FL 15992), 2001, Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India (3222), 2008, Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo Surgeons (2089), 2008 and Indian Association of Surgical Gastroenterologists (R-67), 2008