Best Organ Transplant Surgeons in India

• Dr. Guruprasad Shetty is a Hepatobiliary and Liver transplant surgeon, based in Chennai having 14+ years of experience.
• His expertise lies in living donor and deceased donor (cadaveric) liver transplantation, Hepato-biliary surgeries, Laparoscopic surgeries, etc.
• Dr. Shetty was honored with the B Braun scholarship for academic excellence in the field of surgical gastroenterology and he is a member of The Indian Society of Gastroenterology, Indian Medical Association, The Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endosurgeons, 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.

• Dr. Ravinder Pal Singh is a well-known and skilled Liver Transplant Surgeon with +10 years of experience in the field of organ transplants and HPB & GI surgeries with commendable safety records. 
• Dr. Singh holds professional memberships of the Indian Association of Surgical Gastroenterology (IASG), the Association of Surgeons of India (ASI), the Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India, the Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo Surgeons (IAGES) and a few other societies.
• His other esteemed membership includes, as a CME observer at the John Hopkins Hospital, USA.
• He is a highly educated with overseas training as a medical professional. Dr. Singh has completed his MBBS, MS, M.Ch, Fellowships and PDCC courses in abdominal ultrasonography and microvascular surgery. 
• Dr. Singh has been among the most prominent team members in two largest liver transplant programs of India. He has pioneered and established liver transplant programmes at three medical institutes in India. He has proposed a new classification, nomenclature, staging and treatment strategies for gall bladder cancer. 
• His expertise is in performing, liver/kidney transplants, HPB, GI surgeries, HPB and GI oncosurgeries, advanced laparoscopic and bariatric surgeries.  
• Dr. Singh has been a regular faculty at government hospitals and delivered +100 guest lectures in India and abroad.

• Dr. Phani Krishna Ravula is a leading Surgical Gastroenterologist with +16 years of experience in the field of performing GI surgeries and liver transplant surgeries.
• He is a professional member of the Royal College of Surgeons (MRCS) and Fellow of the Association of Surgeons of India.
• Dr. Ravula is an MBBS and MS of Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry. 
• He then did his M.Ch from Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow followed by an MRCS from Royal college of surgeons, Edinburgh, UK (2003).
•  Between 2008-12, he earned three fellowships from UK, Japan and Korea.
• Dr. Ravula is an expert surgical GI and liver transplant surgeon with expertise to perform HPB/Upper GI/Laparoscopic and bariatric surgeries. 
• During his career, he has conducted +1,000 liver and pancreatic resections, over 10,000 laparoscopic surgeries, +2,000 advanced laparoscopic and +1,500 laparoscopic and open surgeries.
• Dr. Ravula has delivered lectures in India and overseas on various areas of digestive surgeries. 
• Besides contributions to medical journals, he has authored chapters for textbooks.    

• Dr Bhushan Bhole is in the field of Gastrointestinal (GI), Hepatopancreaticobiliary (HPB) and Liver Transplant since 15+ years.
• Member of ASI, IASG, IHPBA, ACRSI, MAS, IAGES, IHA & IMA.
• His expertise lies in liver transplantation (Living & Cadaveric) along with liver surgeries like a Liver tumour, liver cyst, Pancreatic surgery for stone, whipple surgery for pancreatic cancer, laparoscopic surgery for gall bladder stone, bariatric surgery for laparoscopic Sleeve gastrectomy, stomach, colon & rectum surgeries.
• Received the prestigious Delhi Ratan award in All India Conference of Intellectuals, New Delhi.

Dr. K N Chandan Kumar is a Hepatologist and Transplant Physician with over two decades of experience. As the first qualified DM in Hepatology from India's premier Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS), he has expertise in the management of complex liver and digestive diseases. 

Why Choose Dr. K N Chandan Kumar?

• Transplant Expertise: Dr. K N Chandan Kumar is a recognised authority in living donor liver transplantation, handling everything from pre-transplant evaluation to post-operative management.
• Specialised treatments: His treatment area includes acute-on-chronic liver failure, portal hypertension, viral hepatitis, and comprehensive liver transplant evaluation and care. 
• Globally Trained Specialist: He expanded his intensive clinical skills through specialised training in Transplant Hepatology at Mount Sinai Medical Centre (New York, USA) and in Liver Intensive Care at King's College Hospital (London, UK).
• Experienced in Hepatology: He holds the prestigious distinction of being the first physician to qualify with a DM in Hepatology from the Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS), New Delhi.
• Exceptional Patient Trust: Consistently maintaining top-tier recommendation rates (95%+), he is widely praised for his ethical approach, clear communication, and deeply empathetic patient care.

Dr. Venugopal Kota is an experienced Hepato-Pancreatico-Biliary (HPB) and Liver Transplant Surgeon with over 35 years of practice. He has played a significant part in scaling advanced liver transplantation programs across South India. With a surgical portfolio encompassing over 2,000 liver transplants and complex HPB surgeries, he is experienced in living donor liver transplant (LDLT) safety, split liver transplants, and managing acute-on-chronic liver failure.

Why Choose Dr. Venugopal Kota?

• Transplant Experience: Dr. Venugopal Kota brings over three decades of dedicated surgical expertise, having successfully performed and been involved in over 2,000 complex liver transplants.
• Leadership in HPB Surgery: He directs one of the most comprehensive, multidisciplinary liver transplant units in South India.
• Pioneer in LDLT Innovations: His clinical approach frequently features advanced living donor protocols, split liver transplantations, and complex vascular reconstructions to maximise graft viability.
• Academic and Research Excellence: He is a highly cited researcher and a regular faculty member at prestigious forums such as the Liver Transplant Society of India (LTSI), and he continues to contribute to international transplant guidelines.

• Dr. M Ram Prabahar is a well-known Nephrologist/Renal Specialist, with a thriving experience of more than 15 years.
• His expertise lies in Ureteroscopy (URS), Hemodiafiltration (HDF), Kidney Stone Treatment, Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) treatment, Laparoscopic Nephrectomy, Kidney Failure Treatment, Kidney Dialysis, Vasectomy, Urinary Incontinence (Ui) Treatment, and Treatment Of Erectile Dysfunction.
• He is a professional member of the International Society of Nephrology, American Society of Nephrology, European Renal Association, Asia pacific society of Nephrology, The Transplantation Society, International Medical Sciences Academy, Indian Society Of Nephrology, Indian society of organ transplantation, and Indian Academy of Nephrology.
• Under his credit, there are several research papers published in national as well as international peer-reviewed journals. 

• Dr. Amit Singh Malhotra is a urologist with 16+ experience.
• Persuaded his MBBS from Manipal Academy of Higher Education following DNB in urology.
• Member of Urological Society of India, North Zone Urological Society of India & Indian Society of Organ Transplantation.
• Under his credit, there are various national and international publications.
• His expertise lies in Endoscopic removal of stones, Renal transplantation, Uro-oncology, Reconstructive Urology, Male infertility & male sexual ailments.

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. Avinash T S is a Urologist in India and has an experience of 14+ years in the field.
• He completed his MBBS from Jagadguru Jayadeva Murugarajendra Medical College (JJMMC), Davangere in 2001, and later obtained a postgraduate degree in General Surgery (MS) from Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Bangalore, 2006.
• He also obtained DNB in General Surgery from the National Board of Education, New Delhi in 2006, and further completed Urology training at Bombay Hospital Institute of Medical Sciences, Mumbai to obtain an M.Ch degree.
• Dr. Avinash has expertise in performing various ablative and reconstructive laparoscopic urology procedures like laparoscopic nephrectomy, pyeloplasty, ureteric reimplantation, etc. He also has vast experience in performing kidney transplant surgery.
• He has more than 25 scientific papers in his credit as a primary author and co-author published in various national and international peer-reviewed journals.
• He is also a course instructor for trainees in the ‘Key to keyhole’ course- laparoscopic urology training program conducted at Lakeshore Hospital and PVS Memorial Hospital, Kochi.

• 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. Rahul Yadav is a Urologist, based in Lucknow with 15+ years of experience.
• His expertise lies in Renal Transplant, Laparoscopic Reconstructive, Uro- Oncology Surgery, Endourology, Urinary Stone Surgery, Laser Prostatectomy, Andrology & Infertility, Robotic Urological Surgeries, Female Urology, Paediatric Urology, etc.
• Dr. Rahul completed his graduation and post-graduation from MP Shah Medical College, J Jamnagar, Gujarat, followed by M.Ch in Urology from the reputed King George's Medical University, Lucknow. Later, he did Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Surgery from Singapore.
• He has worked in some of the premier institutes of India such as Rajiv Gandhi Super Speciality Hospital, Delhi, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Delhi, K.G.M.U., Lucknow, Medanta Vatikutti Institute Of Urology & Renal Transplant, Gurgaon, Maulana Azad Medical College & Lok Nayak Hospital, New Delhi.
• 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 Endourology.