Best Liver Specialists in India

Dr. Amit Kumar Singhal is a distinguished specialist renowned for his expertise in anaesthesia for liver transplantation, hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB) surgery. With more than 25 years of experience, he has made significant contributions to the field, consistently demonstrating a patient-centric approach and dedication to optimising patient outcomes. His comprehensive knowledge and skilled practice ensure the highest standards of safety and comfort for patients undergoing complex surgical procedures.

Why Choose Dr. Singhal?

• Extensive Expertise: With more than two decades of experience in anaesthesia, Dr. Singhal brings a wealth of practical knowledge to every case, ensuring the highest standard of care.
• Specialisation in Complex Liver and HPB Anaesthesia: He is a specialist in anaesthesia for liver transplantation and HPB surgery, adept at managing the unique challenges associated with these complex procedures.
• Demonstrated Surgical Experience: Dr. Singhal has personally managed anaesthesia for more than 200 liver transplant cases, demonstrating his extensive practical experience in this specialised area.
• Patient-Centric Approach: Widely recognised for his patient-centric approach, he prioritises patient comfort, safety, and well-being throughout the anaesthetic process.
• Leading Professional Affiliations: A testament to his expertise and standing within the anaesthesia community, Dr. Singhal holds lifetime memberships in the Indian Society of Anaesthesiologists (ISA), Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine (ISCCM), Indian Society for the Study of Pain (ISSP), and the Asian Archives of Anesthesiology & Resuscitation.

• Dr. S. M Shuaib Zaidi is a renowned Surgical Oncologist with experience of more than 17 years.
• He is skilled in performing Thoracic Oncology Surgery and Robotic Surgery.
• He carries out Surgeries for Lung cancer, esophageal cancer, Breast cancer, Mediastinal Cancer and Gastrointestinal cancer.
• He is a pioneer in introducing an innovative technique for head and neck surgery known as Radical Neck dissection which helps to preserve the marginal mandibular nerve in order to ease the procedure.
• He is also known for doing Robotic Esophagectomy and Lobectomy for oesophageal and lung cancer respectively in Delhi in 2011.
• He is a member of IASO and ISO.
• The innovative Radical Neck Dissection used by him was published in the journal of surgical oncology in 2007.

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. Shishir Pareek is one of the prominent Liver Transplant and GI Surgeons with an experience of 13 years. 
• His areas of interest include emergency liver transplants for acute liver failure and management of alcoholic steatohepatitis in patients.
• He has treated several patients suffering from liver problems in India and ensures that every patient gets the best medical care.
• Dr. Pareek is the member of many prestigious medical associations(relevant information missing).
• Dr. Pareek has to his credit several paper publications both in India and abroad that include papers on liver transplant in patients with renal dysfunction, split liver transplant, Budd Chiari syndrome and on decreasing biliary complications.
• Dr. Pareek completed MBBS from Government Medical College, Chandigarh and MS in General Surgery from Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh. He further received Fellowship in G I Surgery from Sir Ganga Ram Hospital and Fellowship in Liver Transplant / HPB program from Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, Delhi.

• Currently associated as senior consultant with department of surgical gastroenterology at Apollo Chennai
• Perform procedures such as Surgical operations in Hepato-biliary & Pancreatic Diseases, Oesophagus Stomach Gallbladder Small and large gut Spleen Operated basic and advance laparoscopic surgery Appendix Gallbladder CBD-exploration Fundoplication Pancreas Spleen Colorectal Hernias Stapler Haemorroidectomy
• Expertise in GastroIntestinal Surgery, Laproscopic Surgery and Colorectal Surgery
• Member of Association of Surgeons of India (ASI), Indian Society of Gastroenterology, Indian Association Of Surgical Gastroentology, Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo-Surgeons (IAGES), Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India (AMASI) and The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSED).

• Dr. Nagaraj Palankar is a well-experienced Gastrointestinal Surgeon. 
• He has over 18 years of experience as a Specialist.
• His medical interests are Oesophagogastroduodenal surgery, Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery, Hepato pancreato Biliary surgery, Gastritis treatment, etc.
• He has attained fellowship in Liver Transplantation from Asan Medical Center, Seoul.
• He is an active member of the Karnataka Medical Council. 

• Dr. S.T. Gopal is a Consultant Gastroenterologist practicing for more than 15 years.
• He holds expertise in managing complex gastrointestinal problems, critical liver care, and emergency therapy of gastrointestinal bleeding.
• He is known to have performed thousands of complex endoscopic procedures to date.
• After completing MRCP, he pursued a specialization in Gastroenterology from The Royal College of Physicians, UK (CCST-Certificate of completion of specialist training).
• He has worked with prestigious medical institutes across the globe including King’s College Hospital, London, Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge, and St. James’s Hospital, Leeds.
• He has published abstracts and original articles in GUT and Anaesthesia.
• He has a key role in leading the Hepatology department in the first-ever successful living donor liver transplant at Apollo.
• He is one of the few doctors known to perform minimal sedation for therapeutic endoscopic procedures and does ERCP without general anesthesia.

• Dr. Nishant Nagpal is a Gastroenterologist with 16+ experience.
• His expertise lies in treating Gastritis, ERCP, Pancreas transplantation, Colitis, Liver surgery, Constipation, SEMS, Esophageal variceal bleeding, and Achalasia Balloon Dilatation.
• Persuaded his MBBS from Manipal Academy Of Higher Education, Manipal, India followed by DNB in Gastroenterology from DNB board, New Delhi, and received Young Scholar Award for Gastroenterology in 2014.
• He is a member of the Delhi Medical Association (DMA), Delhi Medical Council, and Indian Society of Gastroenterology. Actively invited as a guest speaker in various national and international conferences.

• Currently associated as Director with Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Fortis Hospital, Noida
• Performed over 10,000 therapeutic & diagnostic endoscopic procedures
• First doctor to do ERCP in his region with largest number of billiary procedures till date
• Specializes in Therapeutic Endoscopy, Hepatology and Liver Transplant
• One of the largest users of metal stents used in GI cancers in the country
• Member of the Indian Society of Gastroenterology (ISG), Indian Society of Gastroenterology (ISG), Indian Association of Study of Liver Disease (INASL), and the Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy of India
• Fellow member at the Indian Association of Clinical Medicine, Member of API and the Indian Medical Association

• Dr Preethi M is a well-experienced Gastroenterologist with 18+ years of experience.
• She holds expertise in Hemorrhoids Treatment, Bladder Cancer Surgery, and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Treatment.
• After completing MBBS in 2003, she pursued DNB in General Medicine from the National Board of Examinations Ministry of Health Government of India in 2009 followed by DM in Gastroenterology - Stanley Medical College & Hospital, Chennai in 2013.
• In 2013, she attained membership from the Royal Colleges Of Physicians, London, UK.
• She has been honored with various awards and recognitions. 

• Dr. Ashish Kumar Mishra is a Hepatopancreato Biliary surgeon and is in the field of Liver transplant for12 years.
• His expertise lies in Liver Transplant, Pancreas & Multiorgan Transplant, Hepatobiliary & Pancreas Surgery, Complex Liver Resections for Liver and Bile Duct Tumors, Liver Cancer, Hepatitis C, Congenital liver diseases, such as biliary atresia, etc.
• Dr. Kumar has successfully operated on more than 500 Liver Transplants and he is an alumnus of the University Of Pennsylvania, USA, SGPGI Lucknow, KGMU, Lucknow & Asian Institute Of Gastroenterology (AIG), Hyderabad.
• Under his credit, there are both national and international publications. He is actively invited as a guest speaker in scientific meetings, CDE's and worldwide conferences to talk about Liver Transplant.

• Dr. Shefali Agrawal is an esteemed Surgical Oncologist with an experience of nearly 32+ years.
• She is also a Member of the Society of Surgical Oncology, USA, American College of Surgeons, Association of Academic Surgeons, USA, Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract, USA, International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association, Americas Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association, and American Association for Study of Liver Diseases.
• She has a Certification in Surgical Oncology, Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo, New York, USA, and Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Certification in Advanced Gastrointestinal Surgery, Baltimore, USA.
• She specializes in Phyaryngeal Cancer, Medical Oncology, Uterine Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Fallopian Tube Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Bone Cancer, Colon, and Rectal Cancer Brain Cancer, etc.
• She has written well-researched papers in Indian and abroad journals.