Best Liver Specialists in India

Dr. Chandramouli M S is a highly experienced general surgeon with over three decades of clinical practice. He manages a broad spectrum of surgical conditions, from routine general surgery to complex colorectal and minimally invasive procedures, prioritising precision, safety, and individualized patient care. Known for his compassionate approach and surgical acumen, Dr. Chandramouli continues to contribute to surgical education and successful patient outcomes in Bengaluru.

Why Choose Dr. Chandramouli M S?

• Extensive Surgical Experience: Dr. Chandramouli brings deep expertise in general surgery, laparoscopic techniques, and GI/colorectal procedures.
• Minimally Invasive and Laparoscopic Expertise: He excels in laparoscopic and minimally invasive surgeries, including complex hernia repairs, gallbladder procedures, and other abdominal conditions, reducing recovery times and surgical trauma.
• Holistic Patient-Centric Approach: Dr. Chandramouli is known for his patient-focused philosophy, combining careful diagnosis, evidence-based treatment planning, and clear communication throughout the surgical journey.
• Advocate of Early Diagnosis: He has been instrumental in promoting the concept of a one-stop colorectal clinic for early cancer detection and management.
• Academic Excellence and Clinical Scholarship: Dr. Chandramouli’s academic excellence is reflected in his numerous publications, book chapters, and his role as a trainer in advanced endoscopic techniques. He has also taught and mentored surgical students, contributing to surgical education and quality training.

• Dr. Taher Shaikh is a hepato pancreatic biliary surgeon with 25+ years of experience.
• His areas of expertise include treating liver cancer, pancreatic cancer, benign liver diseases and liver tumors.
• After completing MBBS, he did MS in general surgery followed by FDCS and fellowship in liver transplant and HPB surgery in the University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
• After completing MBBS, he did MS followed by FDCS.
• He completed a fellowship from the University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
• He is a member of Royal College of Surgeons, UK.
• Dr. Shaikh has many publications under his name in national journals.

• Dr. Joy Varghese is a distinguished Hepatologist and Liver Transplant Surgeon with 28 years of experience in his field.
• He has successfully performed over 1500 liver transplantations throughout his career.
• His areas of expertise include the management of Chronic Hepatitis B, Chronic Hepatitis C, and Hepatocellular Carcinoma.
• He completed his MBBS in 1996 and his MD in 2004, followed by a DM in Gastroenterology from Madurai Medical College in 2007.
• Additionally, Dr. Varghese pursued a Fellowship in Liver Transplantation at University Hospital, Essen, Germany.
• Dr Varghese was honoured with the Levy Thompson Award for the best clinical research paper and received an International Travel Grant to attend the Canadian Digestive Disease Week in Banff, Canada.
• He has published over 100 papers in national and international journals and authored four book chapters.
• Dr. Varghese is an active member of several prestigious organisations, including the Association of Physicians of India, the Indian Society of Gastroenterology, the Indian National Association of Study of Liver Disease, the International Club of Ascites, the European Association of Study of Liver Disease, the Liver Transplantation Society of India, and the International Liver Transplantation Society.

• Dr. Sidharth Sahni is a Surgical Oncologist with an experience of nearly 20 years.
• He is a celebrated member of the Indian Menopause Society and EUSOMA (European Society of Mastology).
• He is also the Founding Member of the Indian Society of Nephrology.
• Dr. Sahni is a certified tutor at the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh, and also a specialist breast surgeon to the American Embassy in New Delhi, The Russian Embassy, The Israeli Embassy, The Italian Embassy, and The Australian High Commission.
• He is specialized in Breast cancer, Surgical oncology, Cancer research, Healthcare, Public health, etc.
• Dr. Sahni has been invited to speak at both national and worldwide scientific conferences as he has been a part of various trials at an international level.

• Dr. Azhar Perwaiz is a well known Bariatric Surgeon with experience of more than 16 years.
• He is proficient in performing advanced 3D Laparoscopic Video Assisted Surgeries such as Video Assisted Thoracoscopic Esophagectomy, Laparoscopic Colorectal Cancer Surgery and Bariatric Surgery.
• He usually carries out 250 Gastrointestinal Surgeries in a month and has established himself as one of the leading Pancreatic Surgeons in the country.
• He emphasises on evidence based patient care with the help of the co-ordination of a team.
• He is the recipient of Best DNB Resident Award, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, 2009
• He has participated in various conferences, held across the country.
• He is a member of Medical Council of India (MCI).
• After graduating with MBBS from Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, under Aligarh Muslim University, in 2000, he pursued MS in General Surgery in the same college in 2004. Thereafter, he did DNB in Surgical Gastroenterology under National Board of Examination, New Delhi, in 2009. He also did MNAMS from National Academy of Medical Sciences in 2017 and undertook training in Robotic Surgery in Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi in 2017

• Dr. Mathew Jacob is a highly trained Liver/Kidney/Pancreas Transplant Surgeon with +11 years of experience in performing complex surgeries for cancer removal in the gall bladder, liver, bile duct and pancreas. 
• He holds professional memberships of British Transplant Society, the International Liver Transplant Society, European Society for Organ Transplantation and the Association of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland.
•  Dr. Jacob has done his graduation from Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, following which he spent several years in Europe for advanced qualification and training. He has a Certificate of Completion of Training from the General Medical Council, U.K. He is also a member of the Royal College of Surgeons of England (MRCS),  a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS) and HESPERIS Fellowship by the European Society for Organ Transplantation.
• He is an expert in liver transplantation and has experience in both cadaveric and living donor liver transplantation. He also performs, advanced HPB surgeries, besides surgically treating cancers of the liver, gall bladder, liver, bile duct and pancreas.  Dr. Jacob is also a laparoscopic surgeon.   
• His clinical interests include, transplant epidemiology and prognostic modelling in liver transplantation. 
• Dr. Jacob has co-authored several research papers on complex HPB and liver transplantation surgeries. 
• He has been a medical advisor to the Zonal Coordination Committee of Karnataka (ZCCK-The Organization empowered to coordinate the cadaveric transplantation activities and also educate the public on organ donation).

Dr. Mettu Srinivas Reddy is a distinguished Liver Transplant and Hepatobiliary-Pancreatic Surgeon with over 27 years of experience, committed to delivering top-tier medical care. Having been involved in over 1,500 successful living donor liver transplantations, he has earned a reputation for precision and excellence in complex surgical procedures.

Why Choose Dr. Reddy?

• Extensive Surgical Expertise: With more than 27+ years of dedicated experience and participation in over 1,500 successful living donor liver transplantations, Dr. Reddy has a proven track record in treating complex conditions of the liver, pancreas, and biliary tract, including cancers.
• Advanced Techniques and Specialised Expertise: He is well-known for his advanced skills in Living Donor Liver Transplantation (LDLT) and Paediatric Liver Transplantation. His specialised expertise also covers challenging areas such as Blood Group Incompatible Liver Transplantation and intricate surgeries for hepatobiliary and pancreatic cancers.
• Leader in Establishing Transplant Programmes: Dr. Reddy has played a key role in setting up and mentoring multiple liver transplantation units across India, significantly enhancing the accessibility and quality of these life-saving procedures nationwide.
• International Recognition and Academic Leadership: As an active member of the Paediatric Committee of the International Liver Transplantation Society (ILTS) and a contributor to the development of its paediatric registry, Dr. Reddy helps shape global standards. He has made extensive academic contributions, including over 100 peer-reviewed publications and multiple textbook chapters.

• Dr. N P Kamalesh is a Surgical Gastroenterologist with +10 years of experience in conducting surgeries on patients with complications in the GI tract.
• Dr. Kamalesh is a graduate of Coimbatore Medical College (1997). He did his MD in General Surgery from Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai (2003) and FAMS from Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India. He holds a DNB qualification in GI surgery from PVS Hospital, Kochi. Some of his advanced degrees from international institutions include, FACS from the American College of Surgeons and FICS from the International College of Surgeons.
• He is also trained in advanced hepatobiliary surgery and liver transplantation from Asan Medical Center, South Korea.
• He is an expert at performing complex hepatobiliary and gastrointestinal surgeries. He is reputed to perform surgeries for tumour and cancers of colon, rectum, stomach, liver, pancreas, gall bladder and esophagus. He is particularly interested in upper GI surgery and laparoscopic colorectal surgeries. 

Dr. Nagabhushan J.S. is a distinguished Senior Consultant in Surgical Gastroenterology with over 31 years of experience, committed to delivering top-tier medical care. With over 5,000 exclusive colorectal procedures, he has established a reputation for precision and excellence in the field of colorectal surgery. He holds extensive higher specialisation qualifications in colorectal surgery, including advanced training in the UK and a fellowship at the prestigious Mayo Clinic in Rochester, USA.

Why Choose Dr. Nagabhushan J. S?

• Extensive Surgical Expertise: With over 31 years and more than 5,000 successful colorectal procedures, Dr. Nagabhushan J. S has a proven track record in treating complex GI, MIS, and colorectal conditions.
• Advanced Techniques & Specialised Expertise: He is recognised for his advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgeries, including notable treatments such as TATME and ISR for rectal cancers, as well as complex IBD surgeries. His expertise extends to liver disorders, pancreatic conditions, and advanced lower GI endoscopy.
• Pioneer in Colorectal Surgery: Dr. Nagabhushan J. S was a Visiting Fellow in Colon & Rectal Surgery at the prestigious Mayo Clinic in Rochester, USA, bringing cutting-edge techniques to India.
• Leader in Surgical Gastroenterology: He has been instrumental in developing departments of GI surgery, MIS and Colorectal Surgery, leading them to be recognised as some of the best referral centres for advanced colorectal and GI surgeries in Bengaluru and Karnataka. He and his team provide quaternary-level care with a special emphasis on sphincter-saving surgeries for ultra-low rectal cancers, including robotic surgeries.
• Award-Winning Excellence: Recognised as an experienced Professor and Senior GI, MIS and Colorectal Surgeon with prestigious fellowships (FRCSEd, FRCS, FRCS (Glasgow), and CCT (UK)), he is also an examiner for specialist training fellows in GI and MIS under Rajiv Gandhi Health University.

• Works as GI Oncology & GI Surgery specialist with 14+ years of experience
• Holds vast experience in performing complex GI surgical procedures (open & laparoscopic)
• First GI Surgeon in East Delhi to start full-fledged GI Surgical services
• Expertise is hepatobiliary pancreatic malignancies
• Interests are Gastric Bypass Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery Abdominal, Colon Surgeries Intestine Surgery and Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic
• Authored various chapters in GI Surgical and Surgical Books
• Member of various associations such as Association of Surgeons of India, Indian Association of Surgical Gastroenterology and Indian Medical Association
• Completed training in Robotic Surgery from International School of Robotic Surgery, Italy
• Trained for advanced laparoscopic Colorectal surgeries from Taiwan
• Training in weight loss surgery from the University of Cincinnati, USA
• Has multiple chapters in post-graduate and graduate books to his credit

• Dr. Anand Khakhar is a Liver Transplant & Hepatobiliary Surgeon with 20+ years of experience.
• He is a member of various organizations such as the American Society of Transplantation Surgeons, Canadian Society of Transplantation, American College of Surgeons, Association of southern Urologists of India Tamil-Nadu, etc.
• His areas of specialization include Liver, Pancreas, Kidney & Multi-Visceral Transplantation (Living Donor & Cadaveric), Hepatobiliary-Pancreatic Surgery Laparoscopic Donor, and Nephrectomy Surgical Gastroenterology.
• He has several publications in journals and contributed to various textbooks. 
• He has won many awards such as SIU International Scholarship for pursuing clinical transplantation year 2000 and Research Scholarship Columbia University, New York for studying the role of BK virus nephropathy.

• Dr. Nikhil Sonthalia is a Gastroenterologist, based in Kolkata having 10+ years of experience.
• His expertise lies in the management of Gastrointestinal Cancer, Liver Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Celiac Disease, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Gallbladder Disease, GERD (Heartburn, Acid Reflux), etc.
• Dr. Nikhil has completed his graduation and post-graduation from the West Bengal University of Health Sciences, followed by DM in Gastroenterology from Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik.
• Under his credit, there are both national and international publications and he is actively invited as a guest speaker in scientific meetings, CME's, worldwide conferences to talk about Clinical Endoscopy.