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About Liver transplantation doctors in 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 transplantation doctors
FeaturedDr. Deepak Govil
MBBS, MS (General Surgery), PhD (GI Surgery)
Senior Consultant — Surgical Gastroenterology · Specialty: Surgical Gastroenterologist
Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals New Delhi, India29+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 29+ years of experience in Surgical Gastroenterologist
- Senior Consultant (GI & Laparoscopic Surgery), Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi (Present)
- Senior Consultant, Department of Surgical Gastroenterology, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi
Expertise & Procedures
- Surgery for portal hypertension
- Splenectomy and Lieno-renal shunts
- Ileo-anal anastomosis with pouch for ulcerative colitis
- Oesophageal resection with gastric pull-up
- Whipple's pancreatico-duodenectomy
Surgical Gastroenterologist Experience: 29+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals
Dr. Alok Kumar Pandey
MBBS, MS, DRNB, Fellowship
Senior Consultant — Surgical Gastroenterology, Hepatopancreatobiliary & Transplant · Specialty: Surgical Gastroenterologist & HPB Surgeon
Apollo Hospitals Indraprastha New Delhi, India13+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 13+ years of experience in Surgical Gastroenterologist & HPB Surgeon
- Senior Consultant, Surgical Gastroenterology & HPB Surgery, Apollo Hospitals Indraprastha, New Delhi, Present
- Consultant Surgeon, Hepatobiliary and Gastrointestinal Surgery, Apollo Hospitals Indraprastha, New Delhi, 13+ years in current specialty
Expertise & Procedures
- Liver resection and partial hepatectomy
- Deceased donor liver transplantation
- Pancreaticoduodenectomy (Whipple procedure)
- Distal pancreatectomy with splenectomy
- Colorectal resection and anastomosis
Surgical Gastroenterologist & HPB Surgeon Experience: 13+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Apollo Hospitals IndraprasthaHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Dr. Amruth Raj
MBBS, MS, DNB, MCh, Fellowship in HPB Surgery and Liver Transplantation, Fellowship in Robotic Surgery, FICS
Consultant — GI, HPB, Liver Transplant & Robotic Surgery · Specialty: Surgical Gastroenterologist & HPB Surgeon
Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai Mumbai, India7+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 7+ years of experience in Surgical Gastroenterologist & HPB Surgeon
- Consultant — GI, HPB, Liver Transplant & Robotic Surgery at Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai — Present
- Fellowship in HPB Surgery and Liver Transplantation at Asan Medical Center, Seoul, South Korea
Expertise & Procedures
- Deceased donor liver transplantation
- Hepatic resection and partial hepatectomy
- Whipple procedure (pancreaticoduodenectomy)
- Distal pancreatectomy
- Biliary reconstruction and hepaticojejunostomy
Surgical Gastroenterologist & HPB Surgeon Experience: 7+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Apollo Hospitals, Navi MumbaiHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Dr. Mohd Qaleem
MBBS, MS, DNB-SS
Senior Consultant — Surgical Gastroenterology · Specialty: Hepatobiliary & GI Surgeon
Fortis Escorts Heart Institute New Delhi, India15+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 15+ years of experience in Hepatobiliary & GI Surgeon
- Senior Consultant, Liver Transplant & GI Surgery, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, New Delhi — Present
- Surgical Gastroenterology & Liver Transplant Department, GIPMER / GB Pant Hospital, New Delhi
Expertise & Procedures
- Liver transplantation and hepatic resection
- Pancreaticoduodenectomy (Whipple procedure)
- Distal and total pancreatectomy
- Gastrectomy and partial gastrectomy
- Cholecystectomy and biliary reconstruction
Hepatobiliary & GI Surgeon Experience: 15+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Fortis Escorts Heart InstituteHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Dr. Ramkiran Reddy Cherukuru
MBBS, MS, MRCS, DNB, PDF
Consultant — Surgical Gastroenterology · Specialty: Surgical Gastroenterologist
Rela Hospital Chennai, India15+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 15+ years of experience in Surgical Gastroenterologist
- Consultant — Surgical Gastroenterology, Rela Hospital, Chennai, India (Present)
- Post-Doctoral Fellow — Liver Transplantation, Gleneagles Global Health City, Chennai (2017)
Expertise & Procedures
- Liver transplantation
- Living donor liver transplantation
- Whipple procedure (pancreaticoduodenectomy)
- Distal pancreatectomy
- Total gastrectomy
Surgical Gastroenterologist Experience: 15+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Rela HospitalHospital accreditation: NABH, NABL
Dr. Supreet Kumar
MBBS, MS, DrNB, Fellowship, FMAS, MMAS HPB
Specialist — Surgical Gastroenterology, HPB & Transplant · Specialty: Surgical Gastroenterologist & HPB Surgeon
Indraprastha Apollo Hospital New Delhi, India14+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 14+ years of experience in Surgical Gastroenterologist & HPB Surgeon
- Specialist — Surgical Gastroenterology, HPB & Transplant, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi — Present
- Extensive clinical practice in liver transplantation and hepatobiliary surgery, with comprehensive experience in complex gastrointestinal procedures
Expertise & Procedures
- Liver Transplantation
- Hepatic Resection and Partial Hepatectomy
- Whipple Procedure (Pancreaticoduodenectomy)
- Distal Pancreatectomy with Splenectomy
- Biliary Reconstruction and Hepaticojejunostomy
Surgical Gastroenterologist & HPB Surgeon Experience: 14+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Indraprastha Apollo HospitalHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Dr. Swapnil Sharma
MBBS, MS, DNB, Fellowship
Consultant & Chief Surgeon — Surgical Gastroenterology · Specialty: Hepatobiliary & GI Surgeon
Wockhardt Hospital Mumbai, India15+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 15+ years of experience in Hepatobiliary & GI Surgeon
- Consultant & Chief Surgeon, Surgical Gastroenterology — Wockhardt Hospital, South Mumbai, India — Present
- Consultant Hepatobiliary & GI Surgeon — Wockhardt Hospital, Mumbai — Present
Expertise & Procedures
- Living donor liver transplantation
- Deceased donor liver transplantation
- ABO-incompatible liver transplant
- Hepatic resection and partial hepatectomy
- Whipple procedure (pancreaticoduodenectomy)
Hepatobiliary & GI Surgeon Experience: 15+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Wockhardt HospitalHospital accreditation: NABH, JCI
Dr. Vasantha Kumar
MBBS, MS, FMAS, MCh, Fellowship in Hepato-Pancreatic-Biliary Surgery and Liver Transplantation
Associate Consultant — Surgical Gastroenterology · Specialty: Surgical Gastroenterologist & Hepatobiliary Surgeon
Rela Hospital Chennai, India20+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 20+ years of experience in Surgical Gastroenterologist & Hepatobiliary Surgeon
- Associate Consultant — Surgical Gastroenterology, Hepato-Pancreatic-Biliary Surgery & Liver Transplantation, Rela Hospital, Chennai, India (Present)
- Clinical training in Hepato-Pancreatic-Biliary Surgery and Liver Transplantation, Institute of Liver Diseases and Transplantation, Gleneagles Global Health City, Chennai, India (2018)
Expertise & Procedures
- Liver transplantation
- Liver tumor resection and hepatectomy
- Whipple procedure (pancreaticoduodenectomy)
- Distal pancreatectomy and total pancreatectomy
- Pancreas transplantation
Surgical Gastroenterologist & Hepatobiliary Surgeon Experience: 20+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Rela HospitalHospital accreditation: NABH, NABL
Hospitals where these doctors practise
🇮🇳 New Delhi, IndiaStarting from$28,000
Apollo Hospitals
Est. 1983
JCI — Joint Commission International accreditationNABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
Liver transplantationSurgical GastroenterologyCardiac SurgeryCardiology
2+
Doctors for Liver transplantation
4.9
1240 reviews
1000+
Beds
43+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 Chennai, IndiaStarting from$28,000
Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road
Est. 1983
JCI — Joint Commission International accreditationNABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
Liver transplantationSurgical GastroenterologyCardiac SurgeryCardiology
1+
Doctors for Liver transplantation
4.7
125 reviews
560+
Beds
43+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 New Delhi, IndiaStarting from$28,000
Fortis Escorts Heart Institute
Est. 1988
JCI — Joint Commission International accreditationNABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
Liver transplantationSurgical GastroenterologyCardiac SurgeryCardiology
1+
Doctors for Liver transplantation
4.5
24 reviews
310+
Beds
38+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 Chennai, IndiaStarting from$28,000
Dr. Rela Institute and Medical Centre
Est. 2018
NABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditationNABL — National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories accreditation
Liver transplantationSurgical GastroenterologyCardiac SurgeryCardiology
2+
Doctors for Liver transplantation
4.7
108 reviews
450+
Beds
8+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 Mumbai, IndiaStarting from$28,000
Wockhardt Hospital
Est. 2014
NABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditationJCI — Joint Commission International accreditation
Liver transplantationSurgical GastroenterologyCardiac SurgeryCardiology
1+
Doctors for Liver transplantation
4.4
30 reviews
350+
Beds
12+
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 transplantation?
Liver transplantation is a major surgery that replaces a diseased or failing liver, most commonly due to cirrhosis, with a healthy liver from a living or deceased donor. It is recommended when the liver can no longer perform its vital functions and other treatments have failed to control the underlying liver disease. In India, leading transplant centers offer this procedure with outcomes comparable to top global institutes, primarily using the living donor route due to limited deceased donor availability.
Who may be considered?
Liver transplantation 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 a healthy liver is surgically removed from a compatible living donor (usually a close relative) and transplanted into the recipient, with both livers regenerating over time.
2 approaches available for this procedure:
Living Donor Liver Transplantation (LDLT)
Most Popular in IndiaA portion of a healthy liver is surgically removed from a compatible living donor (usually a close relative) and transplanted into the recipient, with both livers regenerating over time.
Comprehensive Investigations
Estimated cost: $1,500 - $3,500
Liver function tests, viral markers (Hepatitis B/C), CT abdomen with angiography, MRI liver, donor-recipient blood typing and tissue matching, cardiac evaluation (ECG, echocardiogram), CBC, coagulation profile, kidney function tests, tumor markers, donor liver volumetry
Treatment / Procedure Estimate
Estimated cost in India: $32,000 - $55,000
Stay in India
Pre-procedure stay (outside hospital): ~5-7 days
Hospitalisation: ~14-21 days
Recovery period (outside hospital): ~60-90 days recommended
Total stay: approx 30 days
Usually Included in Hospital Package
- Donor and recipient surgery costs
- ICU stay for both donor and recipient
- Immunosuppressant medications during hospital stay
- Surgeon, anesthetist and transplant team fees
- Standard ward/room accommodation
Usually Not Included
- Long-term immunosuppressant medication after discharge
- Visa, travel and accommodation for patient and donor attendants
- Post-discharge outpatient follow-up visits and lab tests
- Treatment of unrelated pre-existing medical conditions
- Donor evaluation cost if donor is rejected
Recovery and follow-up
Patients typically remain hospitalized for 2-3 weeks with close monitoring for organ rejection and infection, followed by lifelong immunosuppressant therapy and regular follow-up blood tests. Full recovery and return to normal activity generally takes 3-6 months, with periodic liver function monitoring thereafter.
Risks
Risks include organ rejection, infection, bile duct complications, bleeding, blood clots, and surgical complications for the living donor. Lifelong immunosuppression also increases susceptibility to infections and certain cancers.
Alternatives
For select patients, alternatives may include TIPS (Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt) for portal hypertension management or medical management of cirrhosis complications, though these do not replace liver function like a transplant does. Liver transplantation remains the only definitive cure for end-stage liver disease.
What we need to prepare a formal estimate
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Reports required
- Complete liver function tests and coagulation profile
- CT abdomen with contrast/angiography or MRI liver
- Viral hepatitis serology (Hepatitis B and C)
- Recent CBC, kidney function tests and electrolytes
- MELD/Child-Pugh score documentation
- Cardiac evaluation reports (ECG, echocardiogram)
- Tumor marker reports (AFP) if hepatocellular carcinoma suspected
- Prior hospital discharge summaries and treatment history
Patient information needed
- Current weight, height and detailed symptom history
- History of jaundice, ascites, variceal bleeding or hepatic encephalopathy
- Underlying cause of liver disease (cirrhosis, hepatitis, alcohol-related, NAFLD, etc.)
- Details of potential living donor (age, relation, blood group) if applicable
- Any prior abdominal surgeries
- Current medications including diuretics and lactulose
- Comorbidities such as diabetes, hypertension or kidney disease
- Vaccination history and known allergies
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 transplantation) and procedure (Liver transplantation) 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 transplantation in 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 transplantation considered for Liver cirrhosis?
Liver transplantation 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.