Best Liver Specialists in India

Dr. Rehan Saif is a renowned surgeon specialising in Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB) and Abdominal Multi-Organ Transplant surgery. His extensive training, including 12 years in the UK and international fellowships, equips him with the expertise to handle complex cases and provide patients with comprehensive care.

Why Choose Dr. Saif?

• Extensive Surgical Expertise: Dr. Saif boasts over 24 years of experience in HPB and Abdominal Multi-Organ Transplant surgery, giving patients confidence in his abilities to manage complex conditions.
• Comprehensive HPB & Transplant Expertise: He has undergone thorough training in all facets of Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary disease and abdominal multi-organ transplantation (Liver, Pancreas (whole organ and Islets) and Kidney), ensuring well-rounded care.
• Dedicated Focus on Complex Conditions: Dr. Saif's specific interests lie in managing hepatocellular carcinoma, complex gallbladder and biliary cancers, benign and malignant pancreatic disease, and the application of robotic surgery within HPB procedures.
• Advanced International Training: His surgical skill is underpinned by advanced surgical training, including fellowships in liver transplantation from Newcastle upon Tyne, UK and Taiwan's Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital.
• Robotic HPB Surgery Specialist: Trained in the UK and holding an International Fellowship from UIC Medical Center, Chicago, Dr. Saif is proficient in Robotic Minimally Invasive HPB Surgery, offering patients the benefits of advanced techniques

• 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. 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. Jagan Mohan Reddy Bathalapalli is a surgical gastroenterologist with 12+ years of experience.
• His areas of expertise include minimal access surgeries, colorectal surgeries, hepato-biliary surgeries, pancreatic surgeries and gastro-intestinal oncology.
• He has been awarded gold medals in Anatomy, Biochemistry, Forensic Medicine in the MBBS course and awarded first prize in Quiz conducted by ASI, Andhra Pradesh during post-graduation in 2009.
• Dr. Bathalapalli is a member of the Indian Medical Association (IMA).
• He completed MBBS from Kurnool Medical College, Kurnool, MS in General Surgery from Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad and MCh in surgical gastroenterology from Narayana Medical College, Hyderabad.
• He is well-published in national and international journals.

• Dr. U P Srinivasan is a Surgical Gastroenterologist with 17+ years of experience.
• His areas of expertise include advanced laparoscopy, low anterior resection, abdominoperineal resection, laparoscopic splenectomy, HPB procedures including Whipple operation, Frey’s procedure and GERD.
• He is a member of the Indian Medical Association and the World Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons.
• Dr. Srinivasan completed MBBS from Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Tamil Nadu, MS in general surgery from Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Tamil Nadu and MCh in surgical gastroenterology from Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Tamil Nadu.
• He is a guest speaker at various national and international conferences.
• He is a author of various research articles on laparoscopic splenectomy and inflammatory pseudonymous of the liver.
• He is member of many medical societies like the Association of Surgeons of India

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. Abhai Verma is a Gastroenterologist, based in Gurgaon having extensive 28+ years of experience.
• His expertise lies in Luminal Gastroenterology, Therapeutic Endoscopy, GI motility, Inflammatory bowel diseases, and he is a member of the Indian Society of Gastroenterology and Indian National Association for Study of Liver.
• Dr. Verma has completed his graduation and post-graduation from the reputed King George’s Medical University, Lucknow, followed by DM in Gastroenterology from Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow.
• Under his credit, there are both national and international publications and he is actively invited as a guest speaker in scientific meetings, CME's, and worldwide conferences to talk about Therapeutic Endoscopy.

• Dr. Neeraj Saraf is a renowned Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist with experience of more than 21 years.
• Carries vast experience in treating all aspects of liver disease including viral hepatitis, fatty liver, liver cirrhosis, and liver failure.
• Few of the largest experienced professionals in the country in treating Hepatitis C with newer direct-acting antivirals.
• An expert in managing patients before and after liver transplantation with patients taking advice from him across the globe.
• An active member of various international liver societies and a reputed faculty speaker at most national meetings.
• Actively involved in clinical research in the field of HCV, fatty liver, and liver transplantation.

• Dr. Rajesh Puri is a gastroenterologist with 24+ years of experience.
• He is currenty appointed as a Director at Gastroenterology and Institute of Hepatobiliary Sciences in Medanta Hospital.
• He has received Young Investigator Award by APDW and awarded with Gold Medal by the Honorable President of India.
• He is a member of Asian EUS Group and Governing Council of SGEI.
• He specializes in Endoscopic Ultrasound, diagnostic and Therapeutic Diseases of Digestive, Liver and Pancreato-Biliary.
• Dr. Puri MBBS from SNM College Jodhpur in 1994.
• Further, he did MD from Dr Sampurnanand Medical College Jodhpur in 1997.
• He completed his DNB in Gastroenterology from Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Delhi.
• He was awarded with Gold Medal in DNB Gastroenterology by Honorable President of India in 2001.
• Dr. Rajesh has many publications and presentations in national and international forums under his name.

• Dr. Kaushal Yadav is a Surgical Oncologist with 12+ years of experience.
• His clinical interest Breast Cancer Surgery, Colo-rectal  Cancer Surgery, Gastrointestinal Surgery, Thyroidectomy, Hormone Therapy for Prostate Cancer, Liver Cancer Surgery, Lung Cancer Surgery, Uro Oncology, Thoracic Oncology Surgeries and Retro-peritoneal Tumor.
• He completed his MBBS from Pandit Bhagwat Dayal Sharma University of Health Sciences, Rohtak, MS (General Surgery) from Pandit Bhagwat Dayal Sharma University of Health Sciences, Rohtak and MCh (Surgical Oncology) Tata Memorial Centre.
• He is a member of Association of Surgeons of India, Indian Association of Surgical Oncology (IASO), lifetime member of IHPBA – Indian Chapter and Indian association of Endoscopic Surgeon.

• Dr. Dinesh Kumar Jothi Mani is a renowned Hepatologist with experience of more than 12 years.
• His interest lies in Acute Liver Failure, Liver Transplantation, Viral Hepatitis, Autoimmune Hepatitis & ERCP.
• He has a membership association with the Indian Association for the study of Liver, Indian Society of Gastroenterology, General Medical Council (GMC), UK, European Association of Study of Liver, British association of study of Liver and Fellowship in Royal College Of Physicians.