Best Liver Specialists in India

• Dr. Manish C Varma is a liver transplant surgeon with 13+ years of experience.
• He is a member of American Society of Transplant Surgeons, American Medical Association, Massachusetts Medical Society and life member of Indian Society of Organ Transplantation, Association of Surgeons of India and National Academy of Medical sciences.
• He completed MBBS from Seth GS Medical College, MS from AIIMS, MCh in Surgical Oncology from AIIMS, DNB in General Surgery from National Board of Examination, fellowship from Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, USA and Clinical Fellow in Surgery from Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA.
• He has special interest in Adult Liver Transplantation, Pediatric Liver transplantation, Pancreatic Transplantation, Multi-organ transplantation, Hepatobiliary Surgery, Pancreatic and Gall Bladder Surgery and Portal Hypertension Surgery.

• Dr. Rajay Kumar is a surgical and gastric oncologist with 11+ years of experience.
• His areas of expertise include parenchyma preserving liver surgeries, colorectal and upper GI malignancies, head and neck cancers, breast cancers, pancreas and gall bladder malignancies, liver and bile duct malignancies.
• After completing MBBS, he did MS in general surgery followed by a fellowship in HPB and Liver Transplant Surgery from NCC, South Korea.
• He did his training in oncology from national and international hospitals.
• Dr. Kumar has penned several publications for national journals.
• He has been part of many conferences as a faculty member.

• Dr. Rakesh Kochar is a respected Gastroenterologist with a tremendous experience of 46 years.
• He completed his MBBS from JNMC, AMU Aligarh, in 1978, followed by MD and DM in Gastroenterology.
• He further enhanced his expertise with a Fellowship in GI Motility from Mayo Clinic, USA.
• He was honoured with several awards, including the Excellence in Gastroenterology Award, Recognition for Clinical Research Contributions, and Outstanding Service Award in Gastroenterology.
• He has also done a certification in gastroenterology.

• Dr. Dhananjaya H M is a surgical gastroenterologist with 15+ years of experience.
• His areas of expertise include treating oesophagus, duodenum, pancreas and gallbladder problems.
• After completing MBBS, he pursued MD in surgical gastroenterology.
• He completed his training while working with Dr. John AC Thanakumar -a laparoscopic surgeon of international fame.
• He also did his training in microsurgery from Ethicon Institute Chennai.
• Dr. Dhananjaya has attended a workshop on STAPLERS from a renowned institute.

• Dr. Prashant Vilas Bhangui is a surgical gastroenterologist and liver transplant specialist with 16+ years of experience.
• He completed a Masters Programme in HPB Surgery and Liver Transplantation at the Henri Bismuth Hepatobiliary Institute, France followed by a Fellowship from Centre Hepatobiliare Hospital Paul Brouse, Paris.
• He holds a European Inter-University Diploma in Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Cancers from Universite Paris XI, France and was awarded the Merck KGaA Germany International Educational Grant for clinical research.
• His areas of special interest include hepatocellular carcinoma colorectal liver metastases and living donor liver transplantation.
• He has several publications in key peer-reviewed International journals.
• He is also on the Reviewer Panel for Journal of Hepatology Liver Transplantation World Journal of Surgery.
• He is a member of International Liver Transplantation Society (ILTS), European Society for Organ Transplantation (ESOT), European Liver Transplant Association(ELITA), American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD), The Transplantation Society (TTS), International Living Donor Liver Transplant (ILDLT), International Association of Surgeons, Gastroenterologists, Oncologists (IASGO) and Indian Society for Organ Transplantation (ISOT).
• He has won “Vanguard Award 2016” for Best Published Clinical Research Paper, Dr. K.N. Udupa Memorial Oration 2016” for Outstanding Research and contributing to the development of Organ Transplantation in India, Best paper award and more.

• Dr. Sorabh Kapoor is a surgical gastroenterologist with 22+ years of experience.
• He has a special interest in deceased donor liver transplant, Living Donor liver transplantation, Robotic HPB Surgery, Complex Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic surgeries, Hepatocyte transplantation and Pancreas Transplantation.
• After completing MBBS, Dr. Kapoor pursued MS (in General Surgery) from All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi and MCh (in Surgical Gastroenterology) from All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi.
• He attained his Fellowship in Liver Transplant and HPB Surgery from Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong; Fellowship in Abdominal Organ Transplantation from Hume Lee Transplant Center, Richmond, Virginia, USA and Fellowship in Abdominal Organ Transplantation from American Society of Transplant Surgeons, Commonwealth University, Richmond, USA.

• Dr. Zameer M M is a pediatric liver transplant surgeon with 9+ years of experience.
• He won Best Outgoing Resident at PGIMER, Chandigarh and Runner’s up prize in IAPSCON 2009 Quiz.
• His areas of expertise include robotic pediatric surgery, laparoscopic pediatric surgery, pediatric liver transplant, neonatal surgery, pediatric airway reconstruction, pediatric urology and all emergency pediatric surgical procedures.
• He is a member of Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh, Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons (IAPS) and Pediatric Endo Surgeons Group of India (PESI).
• Dr. Zameer completed MBBS from B J Medical College, Pune, MS in General Surgery from Government Medical College & Hospital, Nagpur, MRCS and MCh in pediatric surgery from PGIMER, Chandigarh.
• He has many publications under his name in national journals.

• Dr. Amit Rastogi is one of the renowned Surgical Gastroenterologists, practicing successfully for more than 20 years.
• He is adept in Living Donor Liver Transplantation, Minimal Invasive and Robotic Hepatobiliary Surgery.
• He is actively involved in Health Awareness Programmes promoting a healthy life style.
• He is a member of the Medical Council of India.
• He is also associated with research and has several publications to his credit in various reputed medical journals in and outside the country.

• Dr. Selvakumar Naganathan is a liver transplant surgeon with 13+ years of experience.
• He has performed 2,000+ surgeries, including donor hepatectomies, recipient hepatectomies, live donor liver transplants, retrieval of cadaver livers, cadaver transplantations and major hepatectomies.He is a member of The Association of Surgeons of India, Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endosurgeons, International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association, International Liver Transplantation Society, Liver Transplantation Society of India and National Academy of Medical Sciences.
• His areas of expertise include Hepatitis, Cirrhosis, Liver Cancer, Liver Failure, Ascites and Gallstones.
• He regularly participates and presents his clinical work at national and international conferences.
• Dr. Naganathan has several articles under his name in national journals.

• Dr. Nimesh is a well known Surgical Gastroenterologist, practicing successfully for more than 22 years.
• His area of specialisation covers Laparoscopic Surgery, Intestine Surgery and Laser Surgery.
• He was the recipient of “Excision of Retroperitoneal Sarcoma-2015” award.
• He has the membership of numerous prestigious associations, such as: Association of Medical Consultants, Indian Medical Association (IMA).
• He completed his graduation with MBBS from Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, Karad in 1992. Thereafter, he pursued MS in General Surgery in Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, Karad in 1996.

Dr. Naresh Bhat is a distinguished Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist with over 33 years of experience, committed to delivering top-tier medical care. A pioneer in the field, he has established a reputation for precision and excellence in clinical gastroenterology and advanced endoscopy.

Why Choose Dr. Naresh Bhat?

• Extensive Clinical & Endoscopic Expertise: With 33+ years of practice, Dr. Bhat has a proven track record in diagnosing and treating a wide range of GI and liver conditions, including IBD, pancreatic disease, metabolic liver disease, and motility disorders.
• Leader in Advanced Endoscopic Imaging: Dr. Bhat is the Chairman of the Indian NBI (Narrow Band Imaging) group and a core member of the Asia NBI Group (ANBIG). He actively trains endoscopists across India and Asia in advanced endoscopic imaging techniques, demonstrating his commitment to elevating medical standards.
• Pioneer in Advanced Endoscopy Training: He undertook specialised training in Therapeutic Endoscopy in Hamburg, Germany, and further enhanced his skills in advanced endoscopic imaging in Yokohama, Japan, bringing cutting-edge techniques to India.
• Influential Leader in Gastroenterology: Dr. Bhat has held prestigious leadership roles, including President of the Society of GI Endoscopy India, and currently serves as President-Elect of AIGE and President of ISG Karnataka. He is also a member of the Governing Council of the Indian Society of Gastroenterology.
• Award-Winning Excellence: Dr. Bhat has been recognised with numerous prestigious awards, including the Pope Paul Gold Medal, the Government of Karnataka Award for the best MBBS student, and seven university gold medals in MBBS & MD. He has also delivered several notable orations, showcasing his thought leadership.
• Centre of Excellence in Gastroenterology and Liver Disease: He leads a highly skilled team at Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore, forming a Centre of Excellence dedicated to comprehensive gastrointestinal and liver care.

• Dr. Sushruth Shetty is a Surgical Gastroenterologist with 12+ years of experience.
• His areas of expertise include HPB surgery, advanced laparoscopic surgery, colorectal surgery, gastrointestinal cancers, gall stone disease, advanced laparoscopic surgery, portal hypertension surgery, hernia surgery and abdominal wall reconstruction, complex fistula in ano surgery, surgical management of ulcerative colitis, corrosive oesophageal strictures and chronic pancreatitis.
• He is a member of the Karnataka Medical Council, Association of Surgeons of India (ASI) and Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India (AMASI).
• Dr. Shetty completed MBBS from Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore and MS in general surgery from JIPMER, Puducherry and MCh in surgical gastroenterology at NHLMMC, Ahmedabad.
• He has penned several articles for national journals.
• He has won several prestigious awards, including the Dr. KP Ganesan Memorial Gold Medal for Second Best Outgoing Student in MBBS (2010) and the Late Dr. Amrish Jagmohandas Parikh Gold Medal in MCh from Gujarat University.