Best Liver Specialists in India

• Dr. Roopa Bhushan is a Surgical Gastroenterologist based in Bangalore, India with over 14+ years in the field.
• She completed MBBS from M.R. Medical College Gulbarga in 2001, MS - General Surgery from Kasturba medical college, Mangalore, Manipal University, Karnataka in 2003, and DNB - Surgical Gastroenterology from National Board Of Examination in 2006.
• Dr. Bhushan's areas of interest are in Incisional Hernia, Piles Treatment, Cosmetic Surgery, Breast Reduction Surgery, and Non-Surgical Fat Loss, etc.
• She is a member of the Medical Council of India (MCI) and has authored more than 50-100 publications and more than 10 chapters in books.
• Her scholarly articles to reputed medical journals expound in detail the various medical, therapeutic, and surgical aspects of her area of expertise. 

• Dr. Chetan Rathi is one of the youthful and dynamic Gastroenterologists having experience of nearly 12 years.
• He is proficient in performing ERCP, Endoscopic Ultrasound, Capsule Endoscopy, Single and Double Balloon Enteroscopy, Ph metry/Esophageal and Anorectal Manometry, and Liver Biopsy and Fibroscan.
• His other areas of expertise are diagnostic and therapeutic upper GI Endoscopy and Colonoscopy.
• He has been endowed with different awards such as 2nd in West Zone in Torrent Young Scholar Award, (2016) Maheshwari Vidya Pracharak Mandal (MVPM) Scholar of the Year (2016), and MUHS University rank 5th in MBBS (2005).
• He has amazingly 6 unique articles and 9 Case reports which were published in reputed journals.
• Dr. Rathi is associated with various esteemed Associations which include: American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE), the Indian Society of Gastroenterology (ISG), Indian National Association for Study of Liver (INASL), and Indian Medical Association (IMA).
• He procured his MBBS from the Topiwala National Medical College, Mumbai followed by MD (Medicine) from Government Medical College and Hospital, Nagpur, and DM (Gastroenterology) from Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College and General Hospital, Mumbai.

Dr. Swati Raju is a distinguished Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist with over 16 years of experience, committed to delivering top-tier medical care. With over 500 successful liver transplants to her name, having worked with some of the most renowned teams in the country, she has established a reputation for excellence in managing the most complex liver conditions.

Why Choose Dr. Raju?

• Extensive Transplant & Clinical Expertise: With over 16+ years of experience and involvement in more than 500 successful liver transplants, Dr. Raju has a proven track record in treating liver disease, liver emergencies, and liver cancers.
• Advanced Techniques & Specialised Expertise: She is highly skilled in complex procedures, including live/cadaver donor, incompatible, and swap blood group liver transplants. Her expertise extends to liver critical care, pancreatic and hepato-biliary disorders, as well as reflux and gallstone disease.
• Leader in Disease Prevention & Awareness: Dr. Raju has played a key role in spreading public awareness about liver disease prevention and treatment, with a special focus on educating communities about fatty liver disease.
• Specialised Liver Cancer Care: She has extensive experience in providing dedicated and advanced care for patients with liver cancers, ensuring comprehensive treatment plans.

• Dr. Rohit Ravindran is a renowned Gastrointestinal and Liver Transplant Surgeon with over 12 years of experience.
• He holds expertise in minimally invasive surgery, complex cholecystectomies, management of surgical complications, liver transplantation, minimally invasive gastrointestinal oncosurgery, and complex hepatobiliary surgeries.
• He completed his MBBS and MS in General Surgery from Government Medical College, Calicut.
• He specialized in gastrointestinal disorders by pursuing a DNB in GI Surgery from GEM Hospital, Coimbatore.
• He was awarded the Fellowship of Minimally Access Surgery (FMAS) and is a member of the National Academy of Medical Sciences.

• Dr. Balamurugan Srinivasan is a Surgical Gastroenterologist with over 12 years of experience.
• He specializes in all aspects of Laparoscopic, G.I. Oncology & HPB Surgery.
• He completed his MBBS from The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University (TNMGRMU) in 2012.
• He pursued M.S. - General Surgery in 2015 and MCh - Surgical Gastroenterology/G.I. Surgery from The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University (TNMGRMU) in 2018.
• He performed a Purely Single Port Left Lateral Hepatectomy for the tumor in the left lateral segment, which was the first successful attempt in India.
• He has also published several articles in indexed journals and award-winning posters and presentations in the field of G.I. surgery & G.I. oncology.

Dr. Kushal Bairoliya is a distinguished GI Oncosurgeon with over 13 years of experience, committed to delivering top-tier medical care. With over 500 successful complex GI cancer procedures, he has established a reputation for precision and excellence in the field.

Why Choose Dr. Bairoliya?

• Extensive Surgical Expertise: With 13+ years of experience and over 500 successful complex GI cancer cases, Dr. Bairoliya has a proven track record in treating cancers of the stomach, colon, pancreas, liver, and gallbladder.
• Advanced Techniques & Specialised Expertise: He is known for his proficiency in minimally invasive and robotic surgeries, including advanced pancreatic, hepatobiliary, and colorectal procedures. His expertise extends to bariatric and metabolic surgery, surgery for inflammatory bowel diseases, and other complex robotic and laparoscopic GI oncological operations.
• Pioneer in Enhanced Recovery for GI Cancer Surgery: Dr. Bairoliya was among the early adopters in India to champion and implement Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols for GI cancer patients, enabling significantly faster recovery times and fewer postoperative complications.
• Leader in Liver and HPB Surgery: He has over 200 liver transplants to his credit, a milestone achieved through significant contributions to programmes at esteemed institutions such as SGPGIMS, Sanar Hospitals, and Metro Hospitals, showcasing expertise in this advanced field.
• Award-Winning Excellence: Dr. Bairoliya has been recognised with prestigious awards, including the Dr. A.V. Baliga Prize (2015) and the Young Scholar Award in GI Surgery (2019), for his contributions to the field.

• Dr. Sharan Narute is an eminent Surgical Gastroenterologist with an experience of more than 18 years.
• His areas of expertise lie in performing major or minor Gastrointestinal Surgeries, especially Liver Transplantations.
• He successfully performed more than 300 liver transplants.
• Dr. Sharan completed his MBBS from the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences in 2005, and after this, he completed a DNB in General Surgery from the National Board Of Examination in 2010.
• He did a DNB in Surgical Gastroenterology from the National Board Of Examination in 2017.
• He is a member of the Maharashtra Medical Council and the Indian Medical Association (IMA).

• Dr. Agnigundala Anusha is a known Surgical Gastroenterologist with an experience of more than 12 years.
• Her areas of expertise lie in performing Laparoscopic surgeries, Laparoscopic cholecystectomies, Laparoscopic appendectomies, Laparoscopic ventral hernia repairs, etc.
• She completed her MBBS in 2009 and MS in General Surgery in 2016 from NRI Medical College, Chinakakani, Guntur.
• She is an expert in English, Hindi, and Telugu languages.

Dr. Babu Elangovan is a highly renowned Senior Consultant specialising in Liver Transplantation and Hepatopancreaticobiliary (HPB) Surgery, and a leader at the forefront of advanced surgical gastroenterology. With over 22 years of dedicated experience, he has provided expert, life-saving surgical interventions, offering renewed hope and significantly improving outcomes for patients with critical liver and complex gastrointestinal diseases.

Why Choose Dr. Elangovan?

• Specialised Expertise in Liver Transplant & HPB Surgery: With over 22 years dedicated to surgical gastroenterology, Dr. Elangovan brings profound skill to complex liver, pancreatic, and biliary procedures. 
• Pioneer in Advanced & Minimally Invasive Surgery: He is highly skilled in advanced laparoscopic techniques for stomach, esophageal, and colorectal conditions and has been a vital part of over 300 liver transplants, demonstrating exceptional proficiency in both live and deceased donor surgeries.
• Comprehensive Surgical and Diagnostic Excellence: Beyond his focus on transplantation, Dr. Elangovan possesses a comprehensive command of surgical gastroenterology, including upper and lower GI endoscopic procedures, which provide treatment for a broad spectrum of gastrointestinal diseases.
• Academic Leader & Award-Winning Surgeon: He completed his MBBS from Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute, Chennai, and MS in General Surgery from Rajah Muthiah Medical College, Annamalai University, India in 2006. He holds an MCh in Surgical Gastroenterology and a prestigious Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery.

• Dr. Raghavendra Babu Y is a well-renowned and leading Liver Transplant Surgeon with an experience of more than 17 years.
• His area of expertise lies in Living Donor Liver Transplants & Cadaver Liver Transplants, Swap Transplants, ABOI Transplants & Dual Lobe Liver Transplants, etc.
• He successfully performed nearly 600 living donor liver transplants, nearly 200 deceased donor (cadaver) liver transplants, and more than 400 liver resection procedures for liver cancers and tumors.
• Dr. Raghavendra completed his MBBS from Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences Andhra Pradesh in 1998 and his M.S. in General Surgery from Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh in 2004.
• He also did an MCh in Surgical Gastroenterology/G.I. Surgery from Postgraduate Institute Of Medical Education And Research, Chandigarh, in 2012.
• He received a Fellowship in Liver Transplantation from Medanta Institute of Liver Transplantation and Regenerative Medicine in 2012.
• He published numerous research papers in reputed national and international journals.

• Dr. Mahesh Kumar Gupta is a well-known Surgical Gastroenterologist with +15 years of experience in the medical community.
• He specializes in Clinical Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Interventional Endoscopy, GI Physiology, and Motility disorder.
• Dr. Mahesh Kumar Gupta graduated from Rajasthan University of Health Science, Jaipur, with an MBBS (2008).
• He did his MD in 2013 from Sarojini Naidu Medical College, Agra.
• He obtained DNB in 2018 from the National Board Of Examination, New Delhi.
• He is a member of the Haryana State Medical Council, the Association of Physicians of India, the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, and the American College of Gastroenterology.

• Dr. S. Raghuram Reddy is a renowned Surgical Gastroenterologist.
• He has an experience of more than 10 years in this field.
• He specializes in treatment of liver diseases, IBS and performing liver transplantation, minimally invasive surgery, 
• Dr. Raghuram completed his MBBS from Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad, and his MS in General Surgery from the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh.
• He completed his MCh from Sanjay Gandhi PostGraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow.
• His keen interest in research resulted in the publication of reputed national and international journals.