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About Liver Transplant doctors in Bengaluru, India
This directory is based on doctors currently listed in GAF Healthcare's registry. Clinical suitability varies by patient; a doctor should review your history and investigations before any treatment decision.
Liver Transplant doctors
FeaturedDr. Chethan C M
MBBS, MS in General Surgery, MCh in HPB Surgery
Consultant — HPB and Liver Transplant Surgeon · Specialty: HPB and Liver Transplant Surgeon
Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road Bengaluru, India18+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 18+ years of experience in HPB and Liver Transplant Surgeon
- Consultant — HPB and Liver Transplant Surgeon, Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru, India (Present)
- Senior surgical practitioner with 18+ years of experience in hepato-pancreato-biliary and liver transplant surgery
Expertise & Procedures
- Liver Resection and Hepatectomy
- Deceased Donor Liver Transplantation
- ABO-compatible and ABO-incompatible Liver Transplant
- Whipple Procedure (Pancreaticoduodenectomy)
- Distal Pancreatectomy
HPB and Liver Transplant Surgeon Experience: 18+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta RoadHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Dr. Mahesh Gopasetty
MBBS, MS, MRCS, Fellowship in Multi-Organ Transplantation, Fellowship in Paediatric Multivisceral Transplantation
HOD & Lead Consultant — Liver Transplant & HPB Surgery · Specialty: Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgeon & Liver Transplant Specialist
Gleneagles Hospitals Bengaluru, India15+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 15+ years of experience in Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgeon & Liver Transplant Specialist
- HOD & Lead Consultant – Liver Transplant & HPB Surgery, Gleneagles Hospitals, Bengaluru
- Senior Consultant – Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, Gleneagles BGS Hospital, Kengeri, Bengaluru (Fortis Network)
Expertise & Procedures
- Liver transplantation (adult and pediatric)
- Multivisceral transplantation
- Whipple procedure (pancreaticoduodenectomy)
- Distal pancreatectomy
- Pancreas transplantation
Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgeon & Liver Transplant Specialist Experience: 15+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Gleneagles HospitalsHospital accreditation: NABH, JCI
Dr. Pradeep Krishna R V
MS, MCh, Post-Doctoral Fellowship in HPB Surgery & Liver Transplantation
Senior Consultant — Surgical Gastroenterology, HPB & Transplant · Specialty: HPB & Transplant Surgeon
Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road Bengaluru, India16+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 16+ years of experience in HPB & Transplant Surgeon
- Senior Consultant, Department of HPB Surgery and Liver Transplantation, Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru — Present
- HPB & Transplant Surgeon, BGS Gleneagles Global Hospital, Bengaluru
Expertise & Procedures
- Living donor liver transplantation
- Deceased donor liver transplantation
- Pediatric liver transplantation
- Liver resection and hepatectomy
- Whipple procedure (pancreaticoduodenectomy)
HPB & Transplant Surgeon Experience: 16+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta RoadHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Dr. Pramod Kumar D A
DM, MD
Senior Consultant — Hepatology & Liver Transplantation · Specialty: Hepatologist & Liver Transplant Specialist
Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road Bengaluru, India16+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 16+ years of experience in Hepatologist & Liver Transplant Specialist
- Senior Consultant — Hepatology & Liver Transplantation, Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru — Present
- Clinical expertise spanning 16+ years in comprehensive hepatology and liver transplant medicine
Expertise & Procedures
- Liver Transplant Evaluation and Optimization
- Liver Transplant Post-Operative Management
- Advanced Liver Fibrosis Assessment
- Endoscopic Variceal Ligation (EVL)
- TIPS Procedure (Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt)
Hepatologist & Liver Transplant Specialist Experience: 16+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta RoadHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Dr. Ravindra Nidoni
MBBS, MS (General Surgery), DNB (Surgical Gastroenterology), Fellowship in Liver Transplant & HPB Surgery, FACS
Consultant — Liver Transplant & HPB Surgeon · Specialty: Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgeon
Gleneagles Hospitals Bengaluru, India10+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 10+ years of experience in Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgeon
- Consultant, Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary and Liver Transplant Surgeon — Gleneagles Hospitals, Bengaluru — Present
- Surgical expertise spanning liver transplantation, pancreatic surgery, and complex HPB procedures — 10+ years
Expertise & Procedures
- Orthotopic liver transplantation from deceased and living donors
- Partial hepatectomy and liver resection for cancer
- Whipple procedure (pancreaticoduodenectomy)
- Distal pancreatectomy with splenectomy
- Pylorus-preserving pancreaticoduodenectomy
Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgeon Experience: 10+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Gleneagles HospitalsHospital accreditation: NABH, JCI
Dr. Sanjay Govil
MBBS, MS (General Surgery), FRCS (Edinburgh), FRCS (Intercollegiate, UK) — Fellowship in Hepatobiliary & Transplant Surgery
Lead Consultant — Hepatobiliary and Transplant Surgery · Specialty: Hepatobiliary and Transplant Surgeon
Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road Bengaluru, India30+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 30+ years of experience in Hepatobiliary and Transplant Surgeon
- Lead Consultant — Hepatobiliary and Transplant Surgery, Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru (Present)
- Faculty, International Laparoscopy Fellowship Course Coordinator, Apollo Health Education and Research Foundation, Apollo Hospitals, Chennai
Expertise & Procedures
- Liver transplantation (deceased and living donor)
- Hepatic resection and partial hepatectomy
- Whipple procedure (pancreaticoduodenectomy)
- Distal pancreatectomy
- Hepaticojejunostomy
Hepatobiliary and Transplant Surgeon Experience: 30+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta RoadHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Dr. Suresh Raghavaiah
MBBS, MS, FHPB, FASTS
Senior Consultant — Liver Transplant & Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery · Specialty: Liver Transplant & HPB Surgeon
Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road Bengaluru, India16+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 16+ years of experience in Liver Transplant & HPB Surgeon
- Senior Consultant — Liver Transplant & Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru — Present
- Training and fellowship positions at L'Institut Mutualiste Montsouris, Paris, France — Minimally Invasive HPB Surgery
Expertise & Procedures
- Deceased donor liver transplantation
- Living donor liver transplantation
- Pediatric liver transplant
- Liver retransplantation
- Hepatectomy and liver resection
Liver Transplant & HPB Surgeon Experience: 16+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta RoadHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Dr. Vinay Kumar BR
MBBS, MD, DM – Hepatology
Consultant Hepatologist — Gastroenterology & Hepatobiliary · Specialty: Hepatologist
Gleneagles Hospitals Bengaluru, India14+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 14+ years of experience in Hepatologist
- Consultant Hepatologist, Gleneagles Hospitals, Bengaluru, India – Present
- 14+ years of clinical experience in hepatology, gastroenterology, and liver transplant care
Expertise & Procedures
- ERCP with Biliary Stenting
- Therapeutic Endoscopy
- Diagnostic Upper Endoscopy
- GI Stent Placement
- Endoscopic Variceal Ligation
Hepatologist Experience: 14+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Gleneagles HospitalsHospital accreditation: NABH, JCI
Hospitals where these doctors practise
🇮🇳 Bangalore, IndiaStarting from$28,000
Apollo Hospital, Bannerghatta Road
Est. 2007
JCI — Joint Commission International accreditationNABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
Liver TransplantLiver Transplant & HPBCardiac SurgeryCardiology
5+
Doctors for Liver Transplant
4.2
25 reviews
250+
Beds
19+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 Parel, Mumbai, IndiaStarting from$28,000
Gleneagles Global Hospitals (Global Hospitals)
Est. 1996
NABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditationJCI — Joint Commission International accreditation
Liver TransplantLiver Transplant & HPBCardiac SurgeryOrthopedics
1+
Doctors for Liver Transplant
4.6
183 reviews
450+
Beds
30+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 Chennai, IndiaStarting from$28,000
Gleneagles Global Hospital
Est. 1999
NABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditationJCI — Joint Commission International accreditation
Liver TransplantLiver Transplant & HPBCardiac SurgeryCardiology
2+
Doctors for Liver Transplant
4.7
112 reviews
1000+
Beds
27+
Years Since Founded
Why consider treatment in India?
Many international patients consider India for liver cirrhosis treatment for several reasons, including:
More affordable estimates
Competitive indicative costs compared with many other countries, for similar clinical standards.
Internationally accredited hospitals
Hospitals experienced in treating international patients.
Experienced specialists
Doctors who regularly manage similar cases.
Care coordination support
A team to help with planning, medical translation and follow-up.
About the Procedure
What is Liver Transplant?
Liver transplant is a surgical procedure to replace a diseased or failed liver with a healthy liver or part of a liver from a donor. It is recommended for patients with end-stage liver disease, decompensated cirrhosis, acute liver failure, or certain liver cancers confined to the liver. India is a leading global destination for liver transplant due to high success rates, experienced HPB surgical teams, and significantly lower costs compared to Western countries.
Who may be considered?
Liver Transplant may be considered after a qualified specialist reviews your reports and medical history. Suitability varies from person to person and must be assessed by your treating doctor.
How does it work?
A portion of the liver is surgically removed from a healthy, willing donor (usually a close relative) and transplanted into the recipient; both liver segments regenerate to near-normal size within weeks.
2 approaches available for this procedure:
Living Donor Liver Transplant (LDLT)
Most PopularA portion of the liver is surgically removed from a healthy, willing donor (usually a close relative) and transplanted into the recipient; both liver segments regenerate to near-normal size within weeks.
Comprehensive Investigations
Estimated cost: $1,500 - $3,500
Liver function tests, complete blood count (CBC), viral markers (Hepatitis B/C, HIV), coagulation profile, blood grouping and cross-matching, abdominal CT/MRI with liver volumetry, doppler ultrasound of liver vessels, donor liver biopsy, ECG, 2D echocardiography, chest X-ray, tumor markers if applicable
Treatment / Procedure Estimate
Estimated cost in India: $32,000 - $48,000
Stay in India
Pre-procedure stay (outside hospital): ~7 days
Hospitalisation: ~18-21 days
Recovery period (outside hospital): ~60-90 days recommended
Total stay: approx 30 days in India
Usually Included in Hospital Package
- Surgeon, anesthetist and HPB surgical team fees
- Donor and recipient hospital stay including ICU
- Immunosuppressant medications during hospitalization
- Operation theatre and transplant surgery charges
- Standard post-op monitoring and nursing care
Usually Not Included
- Long-term immunosuppressant medications after discharge
- Visa, travel and local accommodation for patient and donor attendants
- Unforeseen complication management or repeat ICU stay
- Post-discharge follow-up consultations and lab tests
Recovery and follow-up
Patients typically stay in the ICU for 3-5 days followed by 2-3 weeks of ward monitoring, with lifelong immunosuppressant therapy and regular follow-up blood tests, liver function monitoring, and periodic imaging to check for rejection or complications.
Risks
As with any major surgery, risks include bleeding, infection, bile duct complications, blood clots, organ rejection, and anesthesia-related complications; donors in LDLT also face surgical risks related to partial liver resection.
Alternatives
Depending on disease stage, alternatives may include medical management of cirrhosis, TIPS procedure for portal hypertension, locoregional therapies for liver cancer such as TACE or RFA, or listing for a deceased-donor transplant if a living donor is unavailable.
What we need to prepare a formal estimate
Share whatever you have — the care team will confirm the final checklist after reviewing your case.
Reports required
- Complete liver function tests and CBC
- Abdominal CT/MRI with liver volumetry
- Viral marker panel (Hepatitis B, C, HIV)
- MELD/Child-Pugh score documentation
- Doppler ultrasound of liver and portal vessels
- Cardiac evaluation (ECG, 2D echo)
- Previous discharge summaries and treatment history
- Potential donor's medical and blood group details (for LDLT)
Patient information needed
- Current diagnosis and underlying cause of liver disease
- MELD/Child-Pugh score and disease severity
- History of ascites, encephalopathy or GI bleeding
- Availability and willingness of a potential living donor
- Blood group of patient and potential donor
- Any comorbidities such as diabetes, kidney or heart disease
- Current medications including diuretics and beta-blockers
- Passport copy and preferred travel timeline
Costs shown are indicative planning estimates based on typical pricing across leading Indian hospitals. They are not a quote — actual pricing depends on your case complexity, hospital choice, and length of stay. Share your reports for a personalized estimate.
How this directory is built
Doctors are matched using the specialty, location, condition (Liver Transplant) and procedure (Liver Transplant) recorded in their profiles. Inclusion is not an endorsement and does not guarantee a treatment outcome.
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Common questions
FAQs about Liver Transplant in Bengaluru, India
What is Liver Cirrhosis?
Liver cirrhosis is a chronic condition characterised by widespread fibrosis (scarring) of the liver that disrupts its normal structure and progressively reduces its ability to function. It represents the end stage of many chronic liver diseases and ranges in severity from compensated (few or no symptoms) to decompensated (active complications).
What are the symptoms and health risks of Liver Cirrhosis?
In the earlier, compensated stage many people have no obvious symptoms, or only non-specific ones such as fatigue, mild abdominal discomfort, or unexplained weight loss. As the disease progresses, symptoms can include jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes), swelling of the abdomen or legs, easy bruising or bleeding, confusion or difficulty concentrating, and dark urine. These symptoms overlap with many other conditions, and experiencing them does not confirm a diagnosis of cirrhosis—formal clinical assessment is required.
How is Liver Cirrhosis diagnosed?
Diagnosis typically involves blood tests assessing liver function, platelet count, and markers of synthetic function (such as albumin, bilirubin, and prothrombin time), alongside imaging studies such as ultrasound, CT, or MRI to evaluate liver texture, size, and portal blood flow. Non-invasive tools such as transient elastography (FibroScan) can quantify liver stiffness as a proxy for fibrosis, and in some cases a liver biopsy is performed to confirm the extent of scarring. Severity is commonly stratified using validated scoring systems such as the Child-Pugh score and the Model for End-Stage Liver Disease (MELD) score, which guide prognosis and treatment decisions.
How is Liver Cirrhosis treated?
Treatment depends on the underlying cause of cirrhosis, its severity as indicated by scoring systems like MELD or Child-Pugh, and the presence or absence of complications. For patients with compensated cirrhosis, the priority is addressing the root cause—such as antiviral therapy for hepatitis B or C, alcohol cessation, or management of metabolic liver disease—alongside close monitoring to detect complications early. In decompensated cirrhosis or end-stage liver failure, procedural interventions including liver transplantation may be the most appropriate or only curative option; a qualified specialist will assess eligibility based on individual clinical criteria.
Can Liver Cirrhosis be treated without a procedure?
Non-surgical management plays a central role in compensated cirrhosis and includes treating the underlying cause (e.g., antiviral medications, immunosuppressants for autoimmune hepatitis), dietary modifications, diuretics to manage ascites, beta-blockers to reduce the risk of variceal bleeding, and endoscopic procedures such as band ligation for varices. Regular surveillance with ultrasound and blood tests is recommended to monitor for progression and early detection of hepatocellular carcinoma. However, once cirrhosis reaches advanced decompensation or liver failure, non-surgical measures are generally supportive rather than curative, and transplantation evaluation becomes necessary.
When is Liver Transplant considered for Liver Cirrhosis?
Liver Transplant may be considered only when it is appropriate for the confirmed diagnosis and the expected benefit outweighs the individual risks. The decision may depend on symptom severity, investigation results, previous treatment, overall health and the patient's goals. A specialist should discuss alternatives and recovery before any procedure is planned.
Which doctor treats Liver Cirrhosis?
Liver cirrhosis is typically managed by a hepatologist or a gastroenterologist with subspecialty expertise in liver disease; in cases being evaluated for liver transplantation, a hepatobiliary or transplant surgeon becomes a central member of the multidisciplinary team. Depending on complications, input from interventional radiologists, nutritionists, and specialist nurses may also be part of coordinated care.
How do I choose a doctor for Liver Cirrhosis?
When selecting a specialist or centre for liver cirrhosis, it is worth comparing experience with your specific underlying cause, the availability of a dedicated multidisciplinary liver team (including hepatologists, transplant surgeons, and interventional radiologists), and the centre's transplant volume and outcomes where transplantation is a possibility. Continuity of follow-up care—including regular monitoring, access to emergency management of complications, and coordination with your home-country physician—is an equally important practical consideration.
What documents do international patients need to share for a medical evaluation?
Share a concise medical summary, symptom timeline, previous diagnoses, investigation and imaging reports, procedure or biopsy reports where relevant, current medicines, allergies and related treatment records. Provide clear copies with translations when needed. The reviewing doctor may request additional information before giving an opinion.
How does GAF Healthcare help international patients plan treatment in India?
Our care coordination team can review the initial information, help identify suitable doctors and hospitals, request a medical opinion where available, explain next steps and indicative cost information, and support practical planning before travel. A remote opinion does not replace an in-person examination or emergency care.