Best Liver Specialists in India

• Dr. Amanjeet Singh is a well-known Bariatric and Gastrointestinal Surgeon with an experience of 21 years
• He is well versed with all kinds of general and advanced laparoscopic procedures pertaining to the abdomen, gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary surgeries. He also has expertise in robotic abdominal surgeries and perianal surgeries
• He pioneered the hand assisted laparoscopic surgery for which he developed a technique. This cost effective technique has been named as “Medanta Handport Technique.” This was further presented at Annual Conference of American Society of Colorectal Surgeons meeting at Florida, USA in 2018
• Dr. Singh has received awards for his outstanding accomplishments. These include Primetime Global Excellence Healthcare Award, 2017; AIOF mgen Health Professionals Award, ISBMR, 2005; Boy Frame Award of the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research; Doctor of the Year award from Delhi Medical Association, 2005; Springer Citation Prize for his paper on “Global Vitamin D.” His name is also listed in the Limca Book of Records for his distinguished contribution in the field of medicine in 2005
• He is a member of several organizations that include Association of Surgeons of India; Association of colon and rectal surgeons of India, Indian Association of Gastroendoscopic Surgeons, Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India, American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS); American College of Surgeons; International College of Robotic Surgeons; International College of Surgeons (Indian Section); Society of American Gastroendoscopic Surgeons (SAGES).
• Dr. Singh has various publications and presentations in national and international journals as well as conferences.

• Dr. Pradeep Thomas Cherian is a highly-educated and widely known Liver Transplant Surgeon with +16 years of experience.
• He is a member of the, Registry Committee, Intl Liver Laparoscopic Society.
• After his MBBS, he went on to earn the FRCS (MS Equivalent) and was then selected for Higher Specialist Training in HPB and transplant surgery at Birmingham (UK) when he obtained his sub-speciality FRCS (M.Ch Equivalent). He then received his Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training [CCT] in London in 2008. 
• He has held distinguished positions during his career as, Course Director (Liver Surgery in Practice), Senior Advisor (liver transplantations) for Telangana state since 2014.
• He has performed successful 'first' liver transplants at various government hospitals.
• Dr. Cherian is an expert liver transplant surgeon who also innovated pediatric liver transplant procedures. 
• Besides being a founder and Managing Trustee, The Liver Foundation, Dr. Cherian is also the founder and editor of  LIVERIMAGE, a website for top liver transplant surgeons to share knowledge.
• Dr. Cherian has publsihed papers, given presentations and been invited as speaker at various events.   

• Dr. Pankaj Lohia has a 19+ experience in the field of liver transplantation.
• He is a member of the Delhi Medical Council (India) and has a lifetime membership in the Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine.
• Under his credit, there are numerous national and international publications.
• He also teaches FNB critical Care & IDCC to students.
• Dr. Lohia's expertise lies in intubation, CVP line insertion, arterial lines, fiber optic bronchoscopy, Medical pleurodesis, Percutaneous tracheostomy, Swan Ganz Catheter insertion & monitoring, Cardiac Pacing, IABP Placement and advanced hemodynamic monitoring of patients.

• Dr. Prateik Poddar is a renowned Gastroenterologist based in Kolkata possessing 15+ years of experience.
• He holds extensive experience in Advanced Endoscopy, Functional gastrointestinal diseases, and Hepatology.
• After completing his medical school, he pursued MD in Medicine followed by DM in Gastroenterology.
• He is an ex-Medical Officer at SION Hospital, Mumbai.
• He has been invited as a Guest Speaker to various conferences.
• He was a Gold Medalist during his MD and DM studies. 

• Dr. Chetan Kantharia is a renowned Gastroenterologist, who has an experience of more than 29 years.
• He has a keen interest in endoscopy, enteroscopy, colonoscopy, gastrectomy, cholecystectomy, gallbladder removal etc.
• Dr. Chetan completed his MBBS from King Edward Memorial Hospital and Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College in 1988, followed by MS in General Surgery in 1991.
• He continued to do DNB in Gastroenterology from King Edward Memorial Hospital in 2010.
• He has been registered with Maharashtra Medical Council since 1989.

• Dr T.R. Yeshwanth is one of the best Surgical Gastroenterologists in Chennai with 23 years in the field.
• He specialises in Laparoscopic and General Surgery, Endoscopy, and Gastroenterology, Thyroid and Breast Surgeries.
• Dr Yeshwanth had received a Fellowship from the Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo-Surgeons (FIAGES); he is also a Fellow of the International College of Surgeons (FICS).
• He also did his Master of Surgery in General Surgery.
• He speaks English, Hindi, and Tamil.

• Dr S.Suresh has 17 years of experience in the medical field and is a skilled and well-reviewed Surgical Gastroenterologist in Chennai.
• His areas of interest are Colorectal Surgery, Gall bladder stone removal Surgery, Pancreatic Surgery, Fundoplication, Piles treatment and many others.
• He received a Fellowship in Minimal Invasive Surgery and another Fellowship under the Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endosurgeons. He also holds a Master in Surgery under General Surgery.
• He is registered under the Tamil Nadu Medical Council.
• Dr Suresh speaks English, Hindi, and Tamil.

• Dr. Narendra Singh Choudhary is in the field of Liver Transplantation and Regenerative Medicine for 14+ years.
• His expertise lies in Liver Transplantation, Endoscopic Ultrasound, treatments for Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Liver Cirrhosis, and he is a member of the Indian National Association For Study of the Liver (INASL), International Liver Transplant Society (ILTS), Indian Medical Association, etc.
• Dr. Singh completed his M.B.B.S. from Sardar Patel Medical College, Bikaner, followed by M.D. in Internal Medicine from the reputed Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi. Later, he did D.M. in Hepatology from PGI, Chandigarh.
• 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 Liver transplants.

• Dr Geeta Malkan Billa is working as a consultant Hepatologist (Liver specialist), liver transplant physician and Gastroenterologist at Dr L H Hiranandani Hospital.
• After having completed her initial training in Gastroenterology, Dr Geeta Billa perused her primary interest in hepatology (liver diseases) and Liver transplantation.
• She completed a 2-year fellowship program in the University of Toronto –Toronto General Hospital, one of the premier institutes in North America.
• After returning to India she has been a consultant at foremost institutes in Mumbai: Bombay hospital, Fortis and Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital before joining as a consultant at Dr L H Hiranandani Hospital.
• To her credit are a large number of publications and presentations in national and international peer-reviewed journals.
• Her areas of interest include Viral Hepatitis B and C, alcoholic and Non- alcoholic fatty liver disease and liver cancers.
• Her expertise includes taking care of cirrhosis and end-stage liver disease patients and liver transplant patients.
• In addition to this professional commitment, academics and teaching have always received a priority and she was involved in post-graduate gastroenterology teaching program at Nair hospital and at KEM hospital for many years.

• Dr. Ashwini Kumar Myneni is a well-known Gastrointestinal Surgeon practicing successfully for more than 13 years.
• He holds expertise in Piles Surgery, Anal Fissure Surgery, Inflammatory Bowel Disease treatment, and many more.
• After completing MBBS from Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam in 2004, he pursued MS in General Surgery from Kasturba Medical College in 2008 followed by DNB in Surgical Gastroenterology from Global Hospitals in 2011.
• He is an active member of the Indian Medical Association.

Dr. Alok Rath is a renowned Gastrointestinal and Laparoscopic Surgeon, specializing in a wide range of General, Minimal Access, and Surgical Gastroenterology procedures. With over 25 years of clinical experience, he is widely recognized for his expertise in advanced laparoscopic surgeries, complex gastrointestinal reconstructions, hepatobiliary procedures, and minimally invasive gastrointestinal oncology surgeries.

Why Choose Dr. Alok Rath?

• Extensive Expertise: With over 25 years of experience, Dr. Rath provides proficiency in a wide range of procedures, including endoscopic hernia repair, Heller’s cardiomyotomy, laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, laparoscopic CBD exploration, and single-incision cholecystectomy, as well as advanced gastrointestinal and gynecological surgeries.
• Expert Care in Minimal Access & Bariatric Surgery: He is adept at performing modern, minimally invasive procedures that promote faster recovery, reduced post-operative discomfort, and improved outcomes for patients.
• Specialized Expertise in Advanced & Robotic Surgery: Dr. Rath is particularly skilled in robotic and advanced laparoscopic surgical techniques used for complex abdominal, hepatobiliary, and gastrointestinal oncological conditions, offering precision-driven care with the latest technology.
• Academics and Training: He completed his MBBS and MS in General Surgery from VSS Medical College, Burla, followed by an FNB in Minimal Access and Bariatric Surgery from Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi. He has also received fellowships in Minimal Access and Robotic Surgery, strengthening his expertise in cutting-edge surgical innovations.

• Dr Bhooshan B Pandit is working as a Visiting Consultant Gastroenterology at Hiranandani Hospital since September 2004.
• He is a life member of Indian Society of Gastroenterology (ISG) and SGEI- Apex endoscopy body of India.
• He also a fellow of American Gastroenterology Association (AGA)
• Dr Bhooshan Pandit is a renowned endoscopist performing Endoscopy for various common diseases like Hyperacidity-peptic ulcer disease, GERD (acid reflux disease –on the rise due to lifestyle and stress-related problems).
• He performs colonoscopy for common ailments of colitis/bleeding per-rectum or for cancer screening and diagnosing with biopsy.
• The doctor specializes in endoscopic removal of tumours with polypectomy and also performs metal stenting for colonic lesions.
• His special area of interest is therapeutic ERCP wherein obstructed gall stones are removed from the bile duct endoscopically and performing drainage procedures by stenting, Endotherapy for various cancers of bile-ducts, gall bladder and hepatic- cholangiocarcinomas is his specialization with metal stenting for palliation.