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Best Hepatobiliary Specialists for Liver Transplant in Mumbai, India

This page lists 6 liver transplant doctors in Mumbai, India. Review each doctor's experience, specialty and hospital, then contact our care team for help with the next step.

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This page lists 6 liver transplant doctors in Mumbai, India. Review each doctor's experience, specialty and hospital, then contact our care team for help with the next step.

About Liver Transplant doctors in Mumbai, 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

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Dr. Ameet Mandot

MBBS, MD, DNB, Fellowship in Hepatology & Liver Transplantation
Director & Clinical Lead — Adult Hepatology & Liver Transplant · Specialty: Hepatologist & Liver Transplant Specialist
Gleneagles Hospital, Mumbai Mumbai, India24+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 24+ years of experience in Hepatologist & Liver Transplant Specialist
  • Director & Clinical Lead — Adult Hepatology & Liver Transplant, Gleneagles Hospital, Mumbai — Present
  • Academic Head, Department of Gastroenterology, Bombay Hospital, Mumbai
Expertise & Procedures
  • Liver Transplantation (Orthotopic and Living Donor)
  • Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
  • Endoscopic Variceal Ligation and Sclerotherapy
  • Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt (TIPS)
  • Ascitic Tap and Management of Refractory Ascites
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Hepatologist & Liver Transplant Specialist Experience: 24+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Gleneagles Hospital, MumbaiHospital accreditation: NABH, JCI
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Dr. Amit Chopde

MBBS, DNB (General Surgery), DNB (Surgical Gastroenterology), HBNI Fellowship (GI and HPB Onco Surgery), Fellowship (HPB and Liver Transplant Surgery)
Consultant — Surgical Gastroenterology · Specialty: Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Surgeon
Gleneagles Hospital Mumbai, India12+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 12+ years of experience in Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Surgeon
  • Consultant, Surgical Gastroenterology — Gleneagles Hospital, Mumbai, Present
  • Assistant Professor and Consultant, Department of HPB & GI Oncology — Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai (2.5 years)
Expertise & Procedures
  • Liver transplant evaluation and management
  • Hepatic resection for cancer and benign tumors
  • Whipple procedure (pancreaticoduodenectomy)
  • Distal and total pancreatectomy
  • Robotic hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery
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Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Surgeon Experience: 12+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Gleneagles HospitalHospital accreditation: NABH, JCI
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Dr. Anurag Shrimal

MBBS, MS, DNB, MNAMS, FASTS
Senior Consultant — Surgical Gastroenterology & Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery · Specialty: Liver Transplant & HPB Surgeon
Gleneagles Global Hospitals Mumbai, India20+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 20+ years of experience in Liver Transplant & HPB Surgeon
  • Senior Consultant — Surgical Gastroenterology & Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, Gleneagles Global Hospitals, Mumbai
  • Senior Consultant, Nanavati Max Super Speciality Hospital, Mumbai
Expertise & Procedures
  • Liver Transplantation
  • Living Donor Liver Transplant
  • Pediatric Liver Transplant
  • Minimally Invasive Donor Hepatectomy
  • Robotic Liver Surgery
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Liver Transplant & HPB Surgeon Experience: 20+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Gleneagles Global HospitalsHospital accreditation: NABH, JCI
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Dr. Chetan Kalal

MBBS, MD, DM Hepatology, Post Doctoral Fellowship in Transplant Medicine
Associate Director — Hepatology & Liver Transplant · Specialty: Hepatologist & Liver Transplant Specialist
Gleneagles Hospital, Mumbai Mumbai, India14+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 14+ years of experience in Hepatologist & Liver Transplant Specialist
  • Associate Director, Hepatology & Liver Transplant, Gleneagles Hospital, Mumbai
  • Consultant Hepatologist, Max Nanavati Hospital, Mumbai
Expertise & Procedures
  • Liver Transplant Assessment and Candidacy Evaluation
  • Liver Biopsy and Interpretation
  • Transient Elastography (FibroScan)
  • Endoscopic Variceal Ligation
  • Ascites Paracentesis and Therapeutic Drainage
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Hepatologist & Liver Transplant Specialist Experience: 14+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Gleneagles Hospital, MumbaiHospital accreditation: NABH, JCI
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Dr. Ketul V Shah

MBBS, MS, DNB, MRCS, Fellowship in HPB Surgery and Liver Transplantation
Consultant — HPB & Liver Transplant Surgery · Specialty: HPB & Liver Transplant Surgeon
Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai Mumbai, India15+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 15+ years of experience in HPB & Liver Transplant Surgeon
  • Consultant, HPB & Liver Transplant Surgery, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai — Present
  • Senior surgical gastroenterologist with 15+ years clinical experience in hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery
Expertise & Procedures
  • Liver resection and partial hepatectomy
  • Deceased donor liver transplantation
  • Whipple procedure (pancreaticoduodenectomy)
  • Distal pancreatectomy with splenectomy
  • Hepaticojejunostomy and biliary reconstruction
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HPB & Liver Transplant Surgeon Experience: 15+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Apollo Hospitals, Navi MumbaiHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
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Dr. Rohan Chaudhary

MBBS, MS, FACS, Fellowship in Liver Transplantation
Associate Director — Surgical Gastroenterology · Specialty: Transplant Surgeon & Hepatobiliary Specialist
Gleneagles Hospital Mumbai, India10+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 10+ years of experience in Transplant Surgeon & Hepatobiliary Specialist
  • Associate Director, Surgical Gastroenterology, Gleneagles Hospital, Mumbai
  • Senior Consultant Transplant Surgeon, Gleneagles Hospital, Mumbai
Expertise & Procedures
  • Liver transplantation (adult and pediatric)
  • Living donor hepatectomy
  • Robotic-assisted donor hepatectomy
  • ABO-incompatible liver transplant
  • Split liver transplant
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Transplant Surgeon & Hepatobiliary Specialist Experience: 10+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Gleneagles HospitalHospital accreditation: NABH, JCI
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Hospitals where these doctors practise

Gleneagles Global Hospitals (Global Hospitals)🇮🇳 Parel, Mumbai, India
Starting 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
5+
Doctors for Liver Transplant
4.6
183 reviews
450+
Beds
30+
Years Since Founded
Dr. Ameet MandotDr. Amit ChopdeDr. Anurag Shrimal
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Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road🇮🇳 Chennai, India
Starting from$28,000

Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road

Est. 1983
JCI — Joint Commission International accreditationNABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
Liver TransplantLiver Transplant & HPBCardiac SurgeryCardiology
1+
Doctors for Liver Transplant
4.7
125 reviews
560+
Beds
43+
Years Since Founded
Dr. Ketul V Shah
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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 Popular

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.

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

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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.

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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 Mumbai, 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.
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