Best Liver Specialists in India

• Dr Ninad Deshmukh is a knowledgeable Liver Transplant Surgeon with over 12 years of expertise.
• He has performed more than 300 liver transplant surgeries.
• He does Liver Transplants, Liver Resections, Minimally invasive procedures for liver cancer, Laparoscopic donor Nephrectomy, Kidney Transplants, Hepatobiliary surgeries for cancers and Paediatric Kidney Transplants.
• He is a member of the American Society of Transplant Surgeons, the Maharashtra Medical Council and the Indian Medical Association.
• Dr Ninad Deshmukh studied MBBS and MS at the B.J. Medical College, Pune.
• He completed an ASTS Certified Multiorgan Abdominal Transplant Fellowship at the University of North Carolina, USA.

Dr Poornima Subrahmanya is a Consultant in Gastrointestinal and HPB Surgery, GI Oncology & Liver Transplantation, and carries 11 years of extensive experience in this field. Her focus on comprehensive care, patient satisfaction, and state-of-the-art technologies solidifies her position as one of the leading gastroenterology professionals. She is known to be one of the most empathetic health professionals in Bangalore, who keeps her patients on her priority list. 

Why Choose Dr Poornima Subrahmanya?

• Years of Experience: She is one of the best-renowned consultants in Gastroenterology and Hepatology with over 10 years of work experience, committed to delivering the best of her medical expertise to her patients. 
• Expertise: Dr Subrahmanya has expertise in minimal-invasive surgery, laparoscopic colorectal surgery (Trained in high-volume centres under senior expert surgeons in India), and Hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery.
• Awards: Attended and presented papers in several national conferences, winning accolades such as the Best Video Award at AMASICON 2020, the Best Poster Award at ASICON 2017 in Mysore, and the Best Poster Award at ASICON 2016.
• Advanced Treatments: She specialises in advanced treatments, is an expert in her respective domain, and provides thorough consultations and effective treatments.
• Academic Qualification: After obtaining her MBBS from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, she went on to gain her master's degree in general surgery (MS) at JSS, Mysuru. She was a senior resident in general surgery at Grant Medical College in Mumbai before finishing her super-specialisation in gastrointestinal surgery at Aster Medcity, Kochi, a major quaternary care centre.

• Dr Sanjay Salunkhe is a prominent professional with nearly 35 years of quality experience as a Surgical Gastroenterologist.
• He specializes in diseases related to the Digestive System, Liver, and Pancreas.
• He is a member of the Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo - Surgeons, the Association of Surgeons of India, the International Hepato - Pancreato Biliary Association, the Maharashtra Medical Council and the Indian Medical Association.
• Dr Sanjay Dattatray Salunkhe studied MBBS (1982) and MS (1986) at BJ Medical College and Sassoon General Hospital, Pune.
• He studied MCh at GB Pant Hospital, New Delhi.

Dr Satyajit Godhi is a passionate and highly qualified Gastroenterologist with 17 years of experience in treating various gastrointestinal conditions. Dr Satyajit Godhi is well-known for his expertise in gastrointestinal and advanced laparoscopic (minimally invasive) surgery. He frequently performs keyhole surgeries for reflux disorders, such as fundoplication, gallbladder removal, hernia repair, and appendectomy. He also has a great deal of experience treating anorectal ailments, including piles and fissures, as well as colorectal disorders like colon and rectal malignancies.

Why Choose Dr Satyajit Godhi?

• Years of Experience: He is a proficient gastroenterologist with 17 years of experience in efficiently handling & treating the most complicated medical cases. 
• Professional Expertise: He specialises in advanced laparoscopic and gastrointestinal treatments, including keyhole procedures for gallbladder, hernia, appendix, and reflux diseases. He has a great deal of experience with GI cancer surgery, including stomach, liver, pancreatic (Whipple's), and colorectal treatments. In addition, he is one of the few surgeons in India who performs the BASCOM technique for pilonidal sinus and provides cutting-edge laser treatments for fissures and piles.
• Research Aptitude: With over 25 papers under his belt, he has presented at prestigious events like the World Congress of HPB Surgery in Seoul and made significant contributions to both domestic and international journals.
• Dedicated Author: He wrote a chapter on the anatomy and physiology of the gallbladder and bile ducts for Jaypee's Textbook of Surgical Gastroenterology. He provides patients with highly specialised, ethical, and compassionate care for both simple and complicated gastrointestinal disorders.

• Dr Sonal Asthana is one of the most coveted surgeons in the field of Hepato Pancreato Biliary and Multi-organ Transplant Surgery.
• He has a thriving experience of 16+years & has been trained at some of the best institutes in the United Kingdom, Canada and India.
• Dr Asthana has completed his MBBS and MS from the eminent JIPMER College, Pondicherry. Following which he did a sub-speciality training in Surgical Oncology from AIIMS, Delhi.
• He has completed an American Society of transplant surgeons -accredited fellowship at the University of Alberta hospital, Edmonton Canada.
• Dr Asthana has competed a training on Hepatobiliary Surgery and Multi-organ transplantation from Liver Unit at St James’s University Hospital in Leeds, UK.
• He has had comprehensive training in all aspects of complex liver, biliary, and pancreatic surgery as well as training in liver, kidney, whole-organ pancreas, small bowel and clinical islet-cell transplantation.
• Dr Sonal Asthana is associated with the Aster Integrated Liver Care Program at Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore and Aster Medcity, Kochi.
• Dr Asthana’s fields of special interest include management of Hepatitis C, Post-Transplant Immunosuppression, Transplant Epidemiology, Ischemia Reperfusion and Hepatocellular Carcinoma.
• He can be followed at LinkedIn https://in.linkedin.com/in/sonalasthana

• With more than 15 years of expertise, Dr Y Siva Kumar Reddy is a capable Surgical Gastroenterologist.
• He handles Oncological surgeries like breast, head and neck, thyroid, soft tissue, and skin cancers.
• He is a member of the Andhra Pradesh Medical Council and the Indian Medical Association.
• Dr Y Siva Kumar Reddy gained his MBBS (2003) from Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences, Andhra Pradesh.
• He completed his MS (2008) from Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences, Andhra Pradesh.
• He completed Post Doctoral Certificate Course in Surgical Oncology from Sri Venkateswara Medical College Hospital.

Dr. Abhijeet Ranjan is a highly experienced medical practitioner with more than 14 years of expertise in Hepatology, Liver Transplantation, and Gastroenterology. He is committed to providing excellent patient care and advancing healthcare management. Dr. Ranjan is well-known for his skill in detecting and treating difficult gastrointestinal and liver illnesses, as well as innovative endoscopic techniques.

Why Choose Dr. Abhijeet Ranjan?

• Extensive Gastroenterology & Hepatology Expertise: With over 14 years of experience, Dr. Ranjan treats a wide range of conditions affecting the digestive system (oesophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon), liver, pancreas, spleen, gallbladder, and bile duct.
• Expert Care in Advanced Endoscopic Procedures: He is proficient in a wide range of endoscopy procedures, including Upper GI Endoscopy (UGIE), therapeutic UGIE, endoscopic variceal ligation, colonoscopy, ERCP, and percutaneous liver biopsy, among others.
• Comprehensive Education & Training: He earned his MBBS from Pt. J.N.M. Medical College, Raipur, MD in Internal Medicine from GSVM Medical College, Kanpur, and completed his DM in Hepatology from ILBS, New Delhi.
• Recognised Achievements: Dr. Ranjan has received multiple awards for his thesis work and was awarded the INASL-AASLD-2021 Fellowship at AASLD The Liver Meeting 2021.

Dr. Abhishek Rajan is a highly experienced Surgical Gastroenterologist with an excellent academic and professional background. He has 17 years of experience, focusing on advanced techniques in gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, and robotic surgery. His interests also include oesophageal and gastric diseases, hepatobiliary surgery, and liver transplantation.

​Why Choose Dr. Abhishek Rajan?

• Years of Experience: Dr. Abhishek Rajan has over 17 years of experience as a proficient Gastroenterologist, specialising in Surgical Gastroenterology, Robotic Surgery, Gastrointestinal Oncology, and Transplantation Medicine, including Organ Transplant.
• Specialisation: He is an expert in treatments such as Whipple's Procedure, liver transplant, hepatectomy, liver biopsy, adult liver transplant, DDLT, LDLT, orthotopic liver transplant, spleen removal, and TACE.
• Passionate Researcher: Dr. Rajan has presented his work at national and international conferences, including the American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress. His research focuses on new techniques in minimally invasive gastrointestinal surgery, managing visceral artery aneurysms, and studying cyst-biliary anatomical connections.
• Educational Qualification: He is a distinguished gastroenterologist, trained at ILBS, Max Hospital, and SGPGI, holding MBBS, MS, DNB, MRCS (Part A), and MCh credentials. His advanced training in robotic and bariatric surgery broadens his proficiency in complex surgical care.

Dr. Akhil Deshmukh is a well-known Hepatologist with nearly a decade of experience. He specialises in the treatment of portal hypertension, fatty liver disease, hepatitis, liver cancer, and liver failure. He is skilled at advanced liver procedures, endoscopies, non-invasive liver testing, and liver transplants. He is actively involved in research in hepatology. His background in Internal Medicine and Hepatology, combined with a dedicated, holistic approach to patient care, has made Dr. Akhil Deshmukh a leading liver specialist in Bangalore.

Why choose Dr. Akhil Deshmukh?

• Top Liver Specialist: Dr. Akhil Deshmukh excels in the diagnosis and management of a range of liver disorders and is a top-rated liver specialist in Bangalore.
• Comprehensive Liver Care:  He is experienced in providing expert care for a range of hepatic conditions like liver failure, portal hypertension, fatty liver disease, alcoholic liver disease, drug-induced liver injury, and hepatocellular carcinoma.
• Skilled Liver surgeon: He is a skilled surgeon who has performed several liver biopsies, liver resections, and liver transplants and is the leading liver transplant specialist in Bangalore. 
• Dedicated Doctor: He extended his services during the Kerala floods, Nipah outbreak, and COVID-19 pandemic. He is committed to providing the highest standard of patient care.
• Stellar Academic Record:  Dr. Akhil Deshmukh holds an MD in General Medicine from Kerala University and a DM in Hepatology from the prestigious Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences in New Delhi. He secured a gold medal in general medicine during his MD and graduated top of his DM class. 

• Dr. Amit Jha is an anesthesiologist and critical care specialist in Liver Transplant having more than 10 years of expertise.
• Services provided by him includes Liver transplant and donor hepatectomy, Management of various gastrointestinal & hepatobiliary surgical, etc.
• He has pursued MBBS from M.P. Shah Medical College, Jamnagar, Saurashtra University.
• He did MD (Anesthesiology) from M.P.Shah Medical College, Jamnagar Saurashtra, University. 
• He completed European Diploma in Anaesthesia and Critical care in 2016.
• He holds membership of various renowned organizations.
• Dr. Amit Jha is fluent in English, and Hindi.

• As a Surgical Gastroenterologist, Dr. Amit Shah has over 14 years of clinical experience.
• He is proficient in managing surgical issues (malignant or benign) related to the GI tract & HPB system.
• His interest lies in the management of malignant as well as benign pathologies of the Liver, Gall Bladder, Bile Duct, Pancreas & Spleen. 
• He is skilled in “Advanced laparoscopic” procedures & performing many such procedures routinely.
• He is a member of the Medical Council of India, the Indian Medical Association, the Association of Surgeons of India, the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, the Indian Association of Surgical Gastroenterology and the Indian Chapter of IHPBA.
• Dr. Amit Shah has completed his MBBS (2001) and MS (2005) from Gujarat University, India.
• He obtained MRCS (2007) from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, UK.
• He has completed his Master in Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery (2008) at Henri Bismuth Institute, France.
• He is the author of numerous papers, videos, and books.
• Dr. Amit Shah is well-versed in Hindi, Gujarati, English and French (Primary).