Best Doctors for Liver Transplant in India

• 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. 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.

• Dr.  Dr. Mohammed Abdun Nayeem is one of the best Liver Transplant & Hepatobiliary Surgeons with 22+ years of experience.
• He is a member of the Editorial board for Liver Transplantation in the Textbook of Surgical Gastroenterology.
• Dr. Abdun has developed surgical techniques in cadaveric and live donor liver transplantation ensuring short surgery time and the best outcome.
• He expertises in transplants for very small babies (Monosegment grafts), ABO-incompatible liver transplants, Split Livers, Combined Liver-Kidney transplants, etc.
• He has many publications to his credit in various prestigious journals nationally & internationally.
• He has won several awards such as:
  • First All India Rank at MCh (Surgical Gastroenterology) entrance examination conducted by Delhi University in 2007
  • 2nd prize in Quiz at the Indian Association of Surgical Gastroenterology conference, AIIMS, New Delhi in 2007
  • 2nd prize in Postgraduate Quiz competition at the “Association of Surgeons of India” (ASICON) conference, Pune, India in 2003

• 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. 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. 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. Dinesh Kumar Jothi Mani is a renowned Hepatologist with experience of more than 12 years.
• His interest lies in Acute Liver Failure, Liver Transplantation, Viral Hepatitis, Autoimmune Hepatitis & ERCP.
• He has a membership association with the Indian Association for the study of Liver, Indian Society of Gastroenterology, General Medical Council (GMC), UK, European Association of Study of Liver, British association of study of Liver and Fellowship in Royal College Of Physicians.