Dr. Rajanikanth Patcha
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Dr. Rajanikanth Patcha

Clinical Lead and Senior Consultant — Surgical Gastroenterology

HPB & Liver Transplant Surgeon

Gleneagles Global Health City Chennai, India 22+ Years Experience
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About Dr. Rajanikanth Patcha

Dr. Rajanikanth Patcha is a distinguished Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB) and Liver Transplant Surgeon serving as Clinical Lead and Senior Consultant at the Institute of Liver Sciences, Gleneagles Global Health City, Chennai. With over 22 years of extensive surgical experience, he is recognized as a leading authority in liver transplantation and complex hepatobiliary procedures. Dr. Patcha holds the prestigious distinction of being the first South Indian to achieve Fellow of the European Board of Surgery in both Liver Transplantation and Hepato-Biliary Surgery in 2014, a testament to his exceptional clinical skill and international training credentials.

Dr. Patcha brings profound clinical depth to his practice, with dedicated expertise spanning 10+ years in liver transplantation and 20+ years in liver and pancreatic cancer surgery. He specializes in living donor liver transplantation, cadaveric liver transplantation, pediatric liver transplantation, and complex surgeries of the liver, pancreas, and biliary system. His surgical portfolio includes advanced laparoscopic procedures, hepatic resections for tumors, pancreatic surgery including the Whipple procedure, and gastrectomy. He trained extensively in the United Kingdom for 13 years, serving as a Senior Clinical Fellow and Research Fellow in Liver Transplantation at the world-renowned Kings College Hospital, London, where he refined his skills in both clinical and research settings.

Dr. Patcha welcomes international patients from across the Gulf region, Africa, and South Asia, offering compassionate, evidence-based care in English, Hindi, and Tamil. His practice reflects a deep commitment to patient-centered outcomes, with careful preoperative assessment, meticulous surgical technique, and comprehensive postoperative support. He is actively involved in clinical research and has contributed multiple peer-reviewed publications to leading international journals including Transplantation, Liver Transplantation, and the Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hepatology, ensuring his patients benefit from the latest advances in hepatobiliary surgery.

Gleneagles Global Health City in Chennai is a premier tertiary-care destination equipped with state-of-the-art transplant facilities, dedicated ICU capacity, and a multidisciplinary team trained in managing complex hepatobiliary cases. The hospital is accredited under international standards and has established protocols for international patient care, including dedicated liaison services, visa assistance, and accommodation coordination. International patients choosing Gleneagles benefit from seamless integration of world-class surgical expertise with comprehensive supportive care in a hospital environment recognized for clinical excellence and patient safety.

Conditions Treated by Dr. Rajanikanth Patcha

  • Liver cancer and hepatocellular carcinoma
  • Pancreatic cancer and tumors
  • Gallbladder and bile duct disorders
  • Cirrhosis and end-stage liver disease
  • Hepatic resection and tumor removal
  • Acute liver failure
  • Chronic pancreatitis
  • Biliary tract obstruction
  • Pediatric liver disease requiring transplant
  • Living donor liver transplant candidates
  • Cadaveric liver transplant recipients
  • Benign liver tumors

Areas of Interest

  • Liver Transplant
  • Living Donor Liver Transplant
  • Pediatric Liver Transplant
  • Liver Tumor Surgery
  • Pancreatic Surgery
  • Pancreatectomy
  • Whipple Procedure
  • Gastrectomy
  • Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery
  • Laparoscopic Surgery

Qualifications

  • MBBS
  • MSJIPMER, Pondicherry
  • MRCSRoyal College of Surgeons (Edinburgh and Ireland)
  • FRCSRoyal College of Surgeons
  • DIP LAPUniversity of Louis Pasteur, France, 2007
  • FEBS (Liver Tx)European Board of Surgery, 2014
  • FEBS (HPB)European Board of Surgery, 2014

Work Experience

  • Clinical Lead and Senior Consultant — Surgical Gastroenterology and Liver Transplant, Institute of Liver Sciences, Gleneagles Global Health City, Chennai
  • Senior Clinical Fellow and Research Fellow in Liver Transplantation and HPB Surgery, Kings College Hospital, London — 6 years
  • Trained in United Kingdom in Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery and Liver Transplantation — 13 years
  • Fellow in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery, University of Louis Pasteur, France — 2007

Certifications (7)

  • MBBS — Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery

  • MS — Master of Surgery (General Surgery)

    JIPMER, Pondicherry

  • MRCS — Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons

    Royal College of Surgeons (Edinburgh and Ireland)

  • FRCS — Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons

    Royal College of Surgeons

  • DIP LAP — Diploma in Laparoscopy

    University of Louis Pasteur, France — 2007

  • FEBS (Liver Tx) — Fellow of the European Board of Surgery in Liver Transplantation

    European Board of Surgery — 2014

  • FEBS (HPB) — Fellow of the European Board of Surgery in Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery

    European Board of Surgery — 2014

Memberships (0)

    Research Papers & Publications (5)

    Living Donor Hepatectomy after Proven SARS-CoV-2 Infection: First Report of 9 Cases from 3 Centres

    Transplantation2020

    A Multicentric Experience on Living Donor Liver Transplantation in COVID-19 Hotspots in India

    Liver Transplantation2021

    Role of Therapeutic Plasma Exchange in Acute Liver Failure due to Yellow Phosphorus Poisoning

    Indian Journal of Gastroenterology2019

    Acute Pancreatitis Complicating Liver Transplantation in a Case of Fulminant Hepatic Failure

    Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hepatology2018

    Tuberculosis and Liver Transplantation: Are We Winning?

    Liver Transplantation2022

    Procedures

    Living donor liver transplantation Cadaveric liver transplantation Pediatric liver transplantation Hepatic resection for tumorsWhipple procedure for pancreatic cancerPancreatic surgery and pancreatectomyLaparoscopic hepatobiliary surgeryGastrectomyBile duct reconstructionEmergency liver surgery for acute failure

    Frequently Asked Questions

    International patients can easily schedule a consultation with Dr. Rajanikanth Patcha through Gaf Healthcare's dedicated medical tourism platform. You can arrange a video consultation via Secure Video Call, WhatsApp, or email to discuss your condition and medical history. Our team will review your medical documents and imaging, schedule your appointment with Dr. Patcha at Gleneagles Global Health City in Chennai, and assist with travel logistics including visa support and accommodation.