12 liver transplant & hpb specialists are listed in our India network in Chennai, at 3 hospitals, with 11–44 years of listed experience among them.
This page lists the liver transplant & hpb doctors in our directory for Chennai, India, drawn from hospitals including Dr. Rela Institute and Medical Centre, Gleneagles Global Hospital, Gleneagles Global Hospitals (Global Hospitals). Each listing links through to the doctor's full profile page.
Why Choose Chennai, India for Liver Transplant & HPB?
Chennai, India is one of GAF Healthcare's listed hubs for liver transplant & hpb, with 12 specialists across 3 hospitals in our directory, offering 11–44 years of listed experience among them.
Of the hospitals listed here, 2 hold JCI (Joint Commission International) accreditation, and 3 hold NABH accreditation — recognised international and national benchmarks for hospital patient-safety and clinical-quality standards. Published patient guides on this site put typical India treatment costs at roughly 60–80% less than equivalent care in the US, UK or Gulf.
As with every doctor and hospital you find through GAF Healthcare, choosing Chennai, India comes with our own coordination support: a single itemised quote, visa and travel arrangements, and a language-speaking companion where needed — see "How GAF Healthcare assists" below.
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FeaturedProf. Mohamed Rela
- 44+ years of experience in Hepatobiliary & Liver Transplant Surgeon
- Chairman & Managing Director, Surgical Gastroenterology, Dr. Rela Institute & Medical Centre, Chennai
- Senior Consultant Hepatobiliary & Liver Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Rela Institute & Medical Centre, Chennai
- Liver transplant (deceased and living donor)
- Split liver transplantation
- Auxiliary liver transplantation
- Pancreatic transplant
- Multivisceral transplant
Dr. Joy Varghese
- 25+ years of experience in Hepatologist & Liver Transplant Physician
- Director of Hepatology & Transplant Hepatology – Gleneagles HealthCity, Chennai, India – Present
- Program Director, Liver Transplant Society of India (LTSI) Fellowship in Transplant Hepatology – Gleneagles HealthCity, Chennai – Present
- Orthotopic Liver Transplantation
- Living Donor Liver Transplantation
- Liver Biopsy
- Endoscopic Variceal Ligation
- Therapeutic Plasma Exchange for Liver Diseases
Dr. Radhika Venugopal
- 24+ years of experience in Hepatologist
- Consultant Hepatologist, Dr. Rela Institute & Medical Centre, Chennai — Present
- Fellowship in Transplant Hepatology, Dr. Rela Institute & Medical Centre, Chennai — 2020
- Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
- Gastrointestinal Stent Placement
- Liver Biopsy and Fibrosis Assessment
- Esophageal Variceal Banding
- Pre-Liver Transplant Medical Optimization
Dr. Rajanikanth Patcha
- 22+ years of experience in HPB & Liver Transplant Surgeon
- 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
- Living donor liver transplantation
- Cadaveric liver transplantation
- Pediatric liver transplantation
- Hepatic resection for tumors
- Whipple procedure for pancreatic cancer
Dr. Gomathy Narasimhan
- 20+ years of experience in Liver Transplant Surgeon
- Senior Consultant — Liver and Renal Transplant Surgery & Surgical Gastroenterology, Rela Hospital, Chennai, Present
- ASTS Fellowship in Transplant Surgery, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA, 2006
- Adult liver transplantation
- Pediatric liver transplant
- Living donor kidney transplant
- Combined liver-kidney transplant
- Multivisceral transplant
Dr. Kumar Palaniappan
- 20+ years of experience in Hepatobiliary & Liver Transplant Surgeon
- Clinical Lead – Laparoscopy Liver Surgery, Senior Consultant Abdominal Trauma, HPB Surgery & Liver Transplantation, Rela Hospital, Chennai – Present
- Senior Consultant Hepatobiliary & Liver Transplant Surgery, Gleneagles Global Hospitals, Chennai
- Liver Transplantation (Living & Deceased Donor)
- Laparoscopic Liver Resection
- Hepatic Tumor Surgery
- Whipple Procedure (Pancreaticoduodenectomy)
- Gastrectomy
Dr. Rajesh Rajalingam
- 20+ years of experience in Hepatobiliary & Liver Transplant Surgeon
- Clinical Lead — Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, Rela Hospital, Chennai
- Senior Consultant — Liver Transplantation, Rela Hospital, Chennai
- Liver transplantation (living and deceased donor)
- Donor hepatectomy
- Whipple procedure (pancreaticoduodenectomy)
- Hepatic resection for malignancy
- Portal vein reconstruction
Dr. Dinesh Jothimani
- 19+ years of experience in Hepatologist
- Director, Hepatology, Gastroenterology & Hepatobiliary — Dr. Rela Institute & Medical Centre, Chennai
- Consultant Hepatologist and Liver Transplant Physician — Global Hospitals, Chennai
- ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
- Liver Transplant Assessment and Management
- Hepatic Biopsy and Fibroscan
- Endoscopic Variceal Ligation
- Management of Acute Liver Failure
Dr. Arul Kumar S
- 18+ years of experience in Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB) Surgeon
- Associate Consultant, Department of Surgical Gastroenterology and HPB Surgery, Rela Hospital, Chennai
- Training in HPB Surgery, Christian Medical College, Vellore
- Live donor liver transplantation
- Deceased donor liver transplant
- Hilar cholangiocarcinoma resection
- Whipple procedure (pancreaticoduodenectomy)
- Complex liver resections
Dr. Prithiviraj Nabi
- 18+ years of experience in Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgeon
- Associate Consultant, Surgical Gastroenterology, Rela Hospital, Chennai, Present
- Training fellowship, Centre Hépato-Biliaire, Paul Brousse Hospital, Paris, France
- Liver transplantation and graft assessment
- Liver tumor resection and hepatectomy
- Whipple procedure and pancreaticoduodenectomy
- Pancreatectomy and pancreatic reconstruction
- Laparoscopic and open cholecystectomy
Dr. Vaibhav Patil
- 12+ years of experience in Hepatologist & Liver Transplant Physician
- Director of Hepatology, Gastroenterology & Hepatobiliary, Dr. Rela Institute & Medical Centre, Chennai — Present
- Consultant Hepatologist, Institute of Liver Disease and Transplantation, Global Hospitals, Chennai
- Liver Transplantation (Pre and Post-Operative Management)
- Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
- Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Interventions
- Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt (TIPS)
- Variceal Ligation and Sclerotherapy
Dr. Jasper Sandeep Rajasekar
- 11+ years of experience in Hepatobiliary & Liver Transplant Surgeon
- Associate Consultant, Surgical Gastroenterology, Rela Hospital, Chennai — Present
- Liver Transplantation Unit Member, Rela Hospital, Chennai — 2016–Present
- Living donor liver transplantation (LDLT)
- Deceased donor liver transplantation
- Pediatric liver transplantation
- Hepatocellular carcinoma resection
- Whipple procedure (pancreaticoduodenectomy)
How we selected these doctors
A doctor appears on this page when their listed specialty maps to Liver Transplant & HPB in Chennai, India. Doctors are not ranked by a proprietary "best" score — the order follows years of listed experience (highest first), the same field shown on each doctor's profile. This page does not display aggregate star ratings.
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Choosing the right liver transplant & hpb surgeon is one of the most important decisions in your treatment journey. A few factors are worth weighing before you decide:
Experience and Expertise
Look for a surgeon with a strong track record in liver transplant & hpb specifically, not just general surgery. Years of listed experience — shown on every profile below — is a reasonable starting point.
Specialization
Liver Transplant & HPB covers a wide range of procedures, from routine endoscopic work to complex organ transplants. Check that the doctor's listed procedures (see "Procedures in liver transplant & hpb" below) actually match the treatment you need.
Hospital Affiliation
The hospital matters as much as the surgeon. Look for an accredited centre with a dedicated gastroenterology/HPB (hepatopancreatobiliary) unit, ICU support, and experience treating international patients — see "Hospitals where these doctors operate" below.
Communication and Second Opinions
You should be able to get clear answers about your case before committing to travel. Ask for a written second opinion on your reports, in a language you're comfortable in, before you decide.
Transparent Costs
Ask for an itemised, all-inclusive estimate — surgeon's fee, hospital charges and stay — before you travel, so there are no surprises once treatment begins. Our cost calculator (linked below) gives a starting estimate.
How GAF Healthcare Assists in Choosing the Best Doctor for Liver Transplant & HPB in Chennai, India
Discover the Top Doctors for Liver Transplant & HPB in Chennai, India
This page lists 12 liver transplant & hpb specialists across 3 hospitals in Chennai, India, so you can compare experience and hospital affiliation in one place.
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Share your medical reports with us on WhatsApp or email. Our medical team reviews them and comes back with a recommended doctor, hospital and treatment plan for your case.
Transparent, All-Inclusive Costs
We provide a single, itemised quote covering the doctor's fee, hospital charges and stay — no hidden fees, and there's no charge for requesting an estimate. Use our cost calculator alongside this page for a first estimate.
Visa, Travel and Stay Coordination
Once you choose a doctor, we help arrange the medical visa invitation letter, hotel or serviced-apartment booking near the hospital, airport pickup and transport to your appointments.
On-the-Ground and Language Support
A dedicated, language-speaking companion can accompany you to appointments, and our team stays in touch after you return home to check on your recovery.
Curious what treatment might cost for your case? Use our cost calculator for a personalized estimate.
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