Dr. Chethan C M

Dr. Chethan C M is a Consultant Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB) and Liver Transplant Surgeon practicing at Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road in Bengaluru, India. With over 18 years of clinical experience, he has established himself as a trusted specialist in the management of complex liver, pancreatic, and biliary disorders, as well as advanced liver transplantation. His training is exceptionally rigorous: he completed his MS in General Surgery from the prestigious Stanley Medical College, Chennai, and subsequently earned his MCh in HPB Surgery from the Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS), New Delhi—one of India's most respected liver transplant centres. This specialised training has equipped him with comprehensive expertise across the full spectrum of hepatobiliary and pancreatic pathology.

Dr. Chethan's clinical practice spans a wide range of complex procedures and conditions. He is proficient in liver resection and hepatectomy, deceased donor liver transplantation, and management of hepatocellular carcinoma and cholangiocarcinoma. His surgical repertoire includes the Whipple procedure for pancreatic head tumours, distal pancreatectomy, biliary reconstruction, and hepaticojejunostomy. He also manages autoimmune liver diseases and performs biliary tract tumour resection with precision. His experience in both ABO-compatible and ABO-incompatible liver transplants, along with his expertise in bile duct injury reconstruction, reflects his deep knowledge of advanced transplantation techniques and complex reconstructive surgery.

Dr. Chethan treats a diverse international patient population, including patients from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, Africa, and South Asia who seek his expertise for complex cases that demand specialist intervention. He provides compassionate, evidence-based care and takes time to explain clinical options to international patients in English, Hindi, and Kannada. His consultations are accessible via Gaf Healthcare's secure video platform, allowing patients worldwide to obtain expert guidance before planning travel to Bengaluru.

Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road is one of India's leading tertiary care centres, equipped with state-of-the-art operating theatres, advanced imaging (CT, MRI, ultrasound), a dedicated liver transplant unit, and experienced anaesthetic and nursing teams. The hospital has robust international patient services, including visa support, accommodation coordination, and multilingual staff, making it an ideal destination for patients seeking world-class hepatobiliary and transplant care. For international patients, Bengaluru offers excellent connectivity, experienced medical tourism coordinators at Gaf Healthcare, and a reputation for delivering complex surgical outcomes at a fraction of costs in Western countries.