Best Liver Specialists in India

Dr. Dinesh Ramaswamy is a renowned Surgical Gastroenterologist specialising in GI oncosurgery and Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery. With over 15 years of dedicated experience, he stands at the forefront of surgical innovation, providing expert, life-saving interventions and offering renewed hope to patients with complex gastrointestinal cancers and challenging abdominal conditions.

Why Choose Dr. Ramaswamy?

• Specialised Expertise in GI Oncosurgery & Complex GI Surgery: With over 15 years of focused experience in this specialty, Dr. Ramaswamy brings extensive experience to the surgical management of GI cancers, complex colorectal diseases, and hepatobiliary and pancreatic conditions.
• Pioneer in Advanced Laparoscopic & Minimal Access Surgery: He is an expert in advanced minimally invasive techniques, performing complex procedures such as laparoscopic colectomy, splenectomy, hernia repairs, and bariatric surgeries.
• Comprehensive Surgical & Diagnostic Care: Dr. Ramaswamy possesses a comprehensive understanding of the full spectrum of gastrointestinal diseases. His proficiency in endoscopy and stoma care ensures every patient receives a meticulous and holistic treatment plan.
• Academics: He completed his MS in General Surgery from the prestigious All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, and earned his super-speciality M.Ch in Surgical Gastroenterology from the GB Pant Hospital & MAMC, New Delhi.

• Dr. Dhiraj Agrawal is a Gastroenterologist, Hepatologist with 9+ years of experience.
• His area of expertise lies in the management of Liver disorders, Liver transplantation, gastrointestinal, esophageal motility disorders, Acid peptic disorders, Irritable/ Inflammatory bowel disorders, Pancreatico-biliary disorders.
• He has completed his graduation and post-graduation from the reputed KEM Hospital, Mumbai. 
• He has several publications under his credit. He is a member of ESNM (Europian society of Neuromotility), ISG ( Indian society of Gastroenterology), Indian Medical Association.
• Dr. Dhiraj is a well-trained endoscopist in both diagnostic and therapeutic UGI endoscopy, colonoscopy, ERCP. 

• Dr. Elan Kumaran K is 14+ years experienced Surgical Gastroenterologist at Apollo Spectra Hospital, Chennai.
• He holds expertise in Stoma Care, Gastrointestinal Surgery, Liver Resection, Liver Surgery, and minimally invasive surgeries.
• He has completed his MBBS in 2003 followed by MS in General Surgery in 2007 from The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University (TNMGRMU).
• In 2012, he pursued M.Ch. in Surgical Gastroenterology from AIIMS, New Delhi.
• He is an active member of the Tamil Nadu Medical Council and Indian Medical Association.

• Dr Vishwanath Pai is an experienced Surgical Gastroenterologist with 24 years of credibility in his profession in Chennai.
• He is the first surgeon in India to perform Thyroid Surgery through the oral route (mouth).
• His forte is Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery including Obesity. 
• As a General Surgeon, he also performs surgery on Male infertility, Andrology, Colorectal, Appedics Surgery, Gall bladder stone Surgery, Piles Treatment etc.
• He received a Diploma in Laparoscopy in France; DNB from the National Board Examination, and MS in General Surgery.
• Furthermore, Dr Pai is involved as an Examiner for undergraduates and post-graduates in Surgery in universities including Manipal University and Dr MGR Medical University, Chennai.
• He is registered under the Tamil Nau Medical Council and a member of the Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endosurgeons.
• Dr Pai speaks English, Tamil, and Hindi. 

• Dr. M. Asha Subba Lakshmi is a popular Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist who has been a part of the Liver Transplant programme.
• She has tremendous experience of 26 Years and performed more than 2 Lakh diagnostic & therapeutic procedures like ERCP including Biliary& Pancreatic Endotherapy, EUS and Bariatric Balloon Placements.
• She has treated more than 25,000 cases of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and has special interest in GI problems in women and endoscopic ultrasound.
• Received Times of INDIA award for professional excellence in the category ‘Legend in Gastroenterology’ (2017).
• Patients Best Doctor Award in 2017 by Continental Hospital, Gachibowli was given to Dr. M. Asha Subba Lakshmi.
• She was also bestowed Sujana Award for Professional Excellence in the field of Medicine (2016).
• Received Award for Professional Excellence from Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad (2014).
• She has been a coauthor for Best paper awards in ISGCON 2004 and 2007.
• The BEST PAPER Award in 1997 from The Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy of India for the paper titled “Precut Vs Needle Knife Sphincterotomy in Bilary & Pancreatic Diseases” was given to her.
• Dr. Lakshmi has Life-memberships from different associations such as Indian Society of Gastroenterology, Association of Physicians of India, Indian Medical Association and American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.
• After completing her M.B.B.S from Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad, She did her M.D. (General Medicine) from Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam.

• Dr RS Rengan is one of the best Laparoscopic Surgeons in Chennai with a career expanding over 34 years.
• He is refining his skill as a Laparoscopic Surgeon for the past 16 years in the speciality area of minimal access gastrointestinal surgery.
• He specialises in Laparoscopic Gastrointestinal, Hernia, and Colo-rectal surgery.
• He also has a special interest in Endocrine Surgery including thyroid and breast surgery.
• He is a world-renowned Hernia Surgeon who has been dedicating his skill to understanding and solving the complexity of Hernia.
• He teaches and trains surgeons all over the world in Hernia Surgery and started the Chennai Hernia Centre to devote time to the field of hernia surgery.
• He is an ATLS certified Trauma Surgeon and had a great experience in polytrauma including bullet and bomb injuries as well as road traffic accidents.
• Dr Rengan is a member of The Associations of Surgeons of India, Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India, and the Indian Association of Endocrine Surgeons.
• He was a Gold Medalist in Physiology, Pathology and General Medicine and ranking 1st in MBBS first and final years.
• He was also a Gold Medallist in General surgery – AFMC, Pune University.
• Dr Rengan also devotes his time to community service and is a proficient orator for various social causes. 

• Dr. K Hemanth Kumar is a reputed General Surgeon with +15 years of experience in the field of laparoscopic and open surgeries.
• He is a life member of the Indian Association of Surgical Gastroenterology, Indian Chapter- International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association, Association of Surgeons of India, Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo Surgeons and the Chandigarh Surgical Society.
• He did his MBBS in 2008 from the Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Bangalore and MS in 2013 from the PGIMER, Chandigarh. He is also a DNB holder and recently earned his M.Ch.
• Dr. Kumar is a specialist in basic & advanced laparoscopic GI surgery, GI/HPB onco-surgery, surgery for acute and chronic pancreatitis, liver resection, laparoscopic hernia/reflux surgery, VATS, treats coloproctoloy conditions with surgery such as, cancers, fissures, piles and fistula. His scope of work also includes managing complex biliary strictures.
• A specialist, he has received several awards including a travel grant. 
• Dr. Kumar has several publications in his name.

• Dr. Vikas Mahajan is a practicing Surgical Oncologist with an experience of more than 24 years.
• He has also worked as a Professor and Head GI & Thoracic Oncology and Director for several years while working as a surgical oncologist.
• He is an esteemed member of the Indian Medical Association (IMA)
• He specializes in upper GI and hepato-biliary cancers, thoracic oncology, Breast and Ovarian, and pediatric surgical oncology.
• He also has various national journals to his credit.

• Dr. S. Sathyamurthy is a renowned Gastro Surgeon, with a thriving experience of more than 33 years.
• He has expertise in the treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Liver Disease, Gastritis, Pancreas transplantation, Steatosis, Wilson's Disease, and Ulcerative Colitis, etc.
• He has done MBBS from Thanjavur Medical College, Tamil Nadu, and MS from Madras Medical College.
• He has several research papers published in national as well as international peer-reviewed journals.

• Dr. Hirak Pahari has +10 years of experience as a Liver Transplant Surgeon in the field of transplantation surgery.
• He is endorsed by the World Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons.
• He did his MBBS in 2008 from Kasturba Medical College Manipal, Manipal. In 2009, Dr. Pahari completed his DNB (general surgery) at Vivekananda Institute of Medical Sciences, Kolkata. He also has done an MD. Later, at the Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital he completed a Liver Transplant and Liver Surgery fellowship, followed by another at the Medanta Hospital, Gurgaon. 
• He also has fellowships in Minimally Access Surgery and of the Indian Association of the Gastrointestinal Surgeons.
• Dr. Pahari is trained and certified by the American Society of Transplant Surgeons at the Henry Ford Hospital, Michigan.
• He has been awarded honours at several international meets. Dr. Pahari has presented at various international conferences and is a well-known reviewer of various journals.
• Dr. Pahari is an expert at liver transplants, both live and deceased, hernia, abdominal, liver and hepatobiliary surgeries. His area of interest is intestinal and multivisceral transplantation.
• He has co-authored several papers in the field of transplantation surgery. 

• Dr. Dinesh Jothimani is a renowned Hepatologist and Gastroenterologist, based in Chennai and has extensive experience of 18+ years.
• His expertise lies in Liver diseases, Liver Transplantation, ERCPs, Therapeutic endoscopies, Acute Liver Failure, Viral Hepatitis, Autoimmune Hepatitis, etc and is a member of the Indian Association for the study of Liver, Indian Society of Gastroenterology, General Medical Council (GMC), UK, European Association of Study of Liver, and British Association of study of Liver.
• 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 Liver Transplantation.
• Dr. Dinesh completed his MBBS from The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University (TNMGRMU), followed by MRCP (UK) from the reputed Royal College of Physician, London.

• Dr. Ashwin Rammohan is a Hepatobiliary and Liver transplant surgeon, based in Chennai having 16+ years of experience.
• His expertise lies in living donor and deceased donor (cadaveric) liver transplantation, Hepato-biliary surgeries, Laparoscopic surgeries, Hepatocyte Transplantation, etc, and is a member of the Indian Medical Association.
• Dr. Ashwin was honored with different research paper awards by the ILTS, ASI, IASG, and IHPBA, and is actively involved in various organizational committees including the Association of British Scholars, the British Council, 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.