Best Liver Transplant Doctors in India

36+ years of experience

Dr. Arvinder Singh Soin is the Chairman of Liver Transplant at Medanta – The Medicity, Gurugram, and is widely regarded as one of the foremost liver transplant surgeons in the world. With over 36 years of experience, he has performed more than 2,500 liver transplants — the highest number by any single surgeon in India — and maintains a 95% success rate, performing 25–30 successful transplants every month. Dr. Soin and his team are credited with establishing liver transplantation as a clinical discipline in India. Over his career, he has also performed more than 12,000 other complex liver, gall bladder, and bile duct surgeries. His pioneering work spans from living donor liver transplants to paediatric liver transplants and ABO-incompatible transplants, and he has trained the majority of India's active liver transplant teams. Beyond his surgical work, Dr. Soin is deeply involved in research, education, and policy. He has authored over 200 peer-reviewed papers and book chapters and is a sought-after faculty member at international liver transplant conferences. His commitment to making liver transplantation accessible to patients from all economic backgrounds has directly shaped the growth of transplant medicine across South Asia and the Middle East.

40+ years of experience

Dr. Subhash Gupta is Group Chairman of the Centre for Liver & Biliary Sciences at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, New Delhi. With over 40 years of clinical experience, he stands as a pioneering figure in hepatobiliary and transplant surgery in India, having established himself as a leader in living donor liver transplant (LDLT) and complex surgical oncology of the liver and pancreas. Dr. Gupta has personally performed over 200 living donor liver transplants—a milestone that reflects both his technical mastery and the trust placed in him by patients from across India and internationally. His surgical repertoire encompasses deceased donor liver transplantation, pediatric liver transplant, liver retransplantation, complex hepatocellular carcinoma resection, and advanced biliary reconstruction techniques including hepaticojejunostomy. He has been an early adopter of robotic surgery for HPB cases, integrating minimally invasive approaches where appropriate to improve patient recovery. International patients from the Gulf region, Africa, and South Asia regularly seek his expertise for liver transplant evaluation and treatment. Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, maintains dedicated international patient services with translation support and seamless coordination for medical visas and post-operative care. Dr. Gupta's experience treating complex cross-border cases—including retransplant scenarios and pediatric emergency transplants—has earned him recognition among transplant programs across three continents. Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket is a JCI-accredited multi-specialty center with state-of-the-art ICU facilities, living donor evaluation suites, and dedicated transplant operating theaters. The hospital's transplant program is one of India's most active, supported by a multidisciplinary team including hepatologists, anesthesiologists trained in transplant perioperative management, and experienced transplant coordinators. Patients benefit from the hospital's integrated approach to donor safety, recipient outcomes, and adherence to international transplant ethics guidelines. International patients should know that Dr. Gupta offers pre-operative video consultations through Gaf Healthcare, allowing comprehensive case discussion and suitability assessment before travel. The hospital provides all-inclusive treatment packages for transplant procedures, including donor evaluation, surgery, and 30 days of post-operative care, with transparent pricing available upon inquiry.

44+ years of experience

Prof. Mohamed Rela is Chairman & Managing Director of Surgical Gastroenterology at Dr. Rela Institute & Medical Centre in Chennai, and one of the world's most accomplished hepatobiliary and liver transplant surgeons. With over 44 years of clinical experience, he has performed more than 6,000 liver transplants and holds a Guinness World Record for successfully transplanting a liver into a five-day-old infant in 2000—a milestone that demonstrated his mastery of the most delicate paediatric cases. His academic credentials include MBBS and MS from the University of Madras, FRCS from Edinburgh, and an honorary DSc from Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University. Prof. Rela's clinical depth spans the full spectrum of hepatobiliary and transplant surgery. He performs over 300 liver transplants annually and conducts more than 200 robotic liver surgeries and 450 complex hepatobiliary procedures yearly. He is a pioneer in split liver transplantation (dividing one donor liver for two recipients), auxiliary liver transplantation, and mono-segment transplantation for neonates. His expertise extends to pancreatic transplantation, multivisceral transplant, abdominal trauma surgery, and advanced robotic techniques. With over 900 published scientific articles, he serves as Associate Editor of the American Journal of Transplantation and holds prestigious positions including President of the Liver Transplant Society of India and Past President of the International Liver Transplantation Society. International patients form a significant part of his practice, with referrals from across the Gulf, Africa, and South Asia. Many patients travel to Chennai specifically for his expertise in complex cases—paediatric transplants, re-transplantation, and multivisceral procedures—that may not be readily available in their home countries. His institute provides multilingual support in English, Hindi, and Tamil, and coordinates pre-operative assessment, travel logistics, and post-transplant follow-up for patients returning home. Dr. Rela Institute & Medical Centre, founded in 2018, is a purpose-built transplant centre in Chennai equipped with advanced operating theatres, ICU facilities, and a dedicated international patient wing. The institute combines cutting-edge technology with affordable, high-quality care—a model that has made complex organ transplantation accessible to patients across income levels. The centre's location in Chennai provides easy international connectivity and a welcoming medical tourism ecosystem. For international patients seeking liver transplant, pancreatic transplant, or complex hepatobiliary surgery, Prof. Rela's combination of technical mastery, institutional infrastructure, and patient-centred care offers a compelling destination. His track record with the most challenging cases—neonatal recipients, re-transplants, multivisceral procedures—and his commitment to long-term international patient follow-up make him a trusted choice for families and physicians worldwide.