Best Doctors for Liver Cirrhosis in India

• Dr. Phani Krishna Ravula is a leading Surgical Gastroenterologist with +16 years of experience in the field of performing GI surgeries and liver transplant surgeries.
• He is a professional member of the Royal College of Surgeons (MRCS) and Fellow of the Association of Surgeons of India.
• Dr. Ravula is an MBBS and MS of Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry. 
• He then did his M.Ch from Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow followed by an MRCS from Royal college of surgeons, Edinburgh, UK (2003).
•  Between 2008-12, he earned three fellowships from UK, Japan and Korea.
• Dr. Ravula is an expert surgical GI and liver transplant surgeon with expertise to perform HPB/Upper GI/Laparoscopic and bariatric surgeries. 
• During his career, he has conducted +1,000 liver and pancreatic resections, over 10,000 laparoscopic surgeries, +2,000 advanced laparoscopic and +1,500 laparoscopic and open surgeries.
• Dr. Ravula has delivered lectures in India and overseas on various areas of digestive surgeries. 
• Besides contributions to medical journals, he has authored chapters for textbooks.    

• Dr Bhushan Bhole is in the field of Gastrointestinal (GI), Hepatopancreaticobiliary (HPB) and Liver Transplant since 15+ years.
• Member of ASI, IASG, IHPBA, ACRSI, MAS, IAGES, IHA & IMA.
• His expertise lies in liver transplantation (Living & Cadaveric) along with liver surgeries like a Liver tumour, liver cyst, Pancreatic surgery for stone, whipple surgery for pancreatic cancer, laparoscopic surgery for gall bladder stone, bariatric surgery for laparoscopic Sleeve gastrectomy, stomach, colon & rectum surgeries.
• Received the prestigious Delhi Ratan award in All India Conference of Intellectuals, New Delhi.

Dr. K N Chandan Kumar is a Hepatologist and Transplant Physician with over two decades of experience. As the first qualified DM in Hepatology from India's premier Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS), he has expertise in the management of complex liver and digestive diseases. 

Why Choose Dr. K N Chandan Kumar?

• Transplant Expertise: Dr. K N Chandan Kumar is a recognised authority in living donor liver transplantation, handling everything from pre-transplant evaluation to post-operative management.
• Specialised treatments: His treatment area includes acute-on-chronic liver failure, portal hypertension, viral hepatitis, and comprehensive liver transplant evaluation and care. 
• Globally Trained Specialist: He expanded his intensive clinical skills through specialised training in Transplant Hepatology at Mount Sinai Medical Centre (New York, USA) and in Liver Intensive Care at King's College Hospital (London, UK).
• Experienced in Hepatology: He holds the prestigious distinction of being the first physician to qualify with a DM in Hepatology from the Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS), New Delhi.
• Exceptional Patient Trust: Consistently maintaining top-tier recommendation rates (95%+), he is widely praised for his ethical approach, clear communication, and deeply empathetic patient care.

Dr. Venugopal Kota is an experienced Hepato-Pancreatico-Biliary (HPB) and Liver Transplant Surgeon with over 35 years of practice. He has played a significant part in scaling advanced liver transplantation programs across South India. With a surgical portfolio encompassing over 2,000 liver transplants and complex HPB surgeries, he is experienced in living donor liver transplant (LDLT) safety, split liver transplants, and managing acute-on-chronic liver failure.

Why Choose Dr. Venugopal Kota?

• Transplant Experience: Dr. Venugopal Kota brings over three decades of dedicated surgical expertise, having successfully performed and been involved in over 2,000 complex liver transplants.
• Leadership in HPB Surgery: He directs one of the most comprehensive, multidisciplinary liver transplant units in South India.
• Pioneer in LDLT Innovations: His clinical approach frequently features advanced living donor protocols, split liver transplantations, and complex vascular reconstructions to maximise graft viability.
• Academic and Research Excellence: He is a highly cited researcher and a regular faculty member at prestigious forums such as the Liver Transplant Society of India (LTSI), and he continues to contribute to international transplant guidelines.

Dr. Rehan Saif is a renowned surgeon specialising in Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB) and Abdominal Multi-Organ Transplant surgery. His extensive training, including 12 years in the UK and international fellowships, equips him with the expertise to handle complex cases and provide patients with comprehensive care.

Why Choose Dr. Saif?

• Extensive Surgical Expertise: Dr. Saif boasts over 24 years of experience in HPB and Abdominal Multi-Organ Transplant surgery, giving patients confidence in his abilities to manage complex conditions.
• Comprehensive HPB & Transplant Expertise: He has undergone thorough training in all facets of Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary disease and abdominal multi-organ transplantation (Liver, Pancreas (whole organ and Islets) and Kidney), ensuring well-rounded care.
• Dedicated Focus on Complex Conditions: Dr. Saif's specific interests lie in managing hepatocellular carcinoma, complex gallbladder and biliary cancers, benign and malignant pancreatic disease, and the application of robotic surgery within HPB procedures.
• Advanced International Training: His surgical skill is underpinned by advanced surgical training, including fellowships in liver transplantation from Newcastle upon Tyne, UK and Taiwan's Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital.
• Robotic HPB Surgery Specialist: Trained in the UK and holding an International Fellowship from UIC Medical Center, Chicago, Dr. Saif is proficient in Robotic Minimally Invasive HPB Surgery, offering patients the benefits of advanced techniques

• Dr. Basant Mahadevappa is a Liver Transplant and Hepato Pancreato Biliary Surgeon with experience of more than 12 years. 
• He is a Member of the Liver Transplantation Society of India, American Society of Transplant Surgeons, International Hepato Pancreato Biliary Association, American Hepato Pancreato Biliary Association, International Liver Transplantation Society, American Transplant Society, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburg, and Association of Surgeons of India.
• He completed his MBBS from J J M Medical College, Davengere in 2002, MS - General Surgery from Kasturba Medical College in 2006, and lastly MRCS (UK) from Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSE), U.K in 2007.
• He is well-versed with laparoscopic liver resections and is trained to perform robotic surgeries.
• He has expertise over the treatment of Liver Transplantation (Living and deceased donor), ALPPS procedure/surgery, Hilar cholangiocarcinomas & complex resections, Surgeries for benign liver and pancreatic conditions like Calculous pancreatic conditions, complications of pancreatitis, hepatic adenomas, hemangiomas, etc.
• Dr. Mahadevappa has several publications in national and international journals and also attends seminars on a regular basis.

• Dr. Dinesh Kumar Jothi Mani is a renowned Hepatologist with experience of more than 12 years.
• His interest lies in Acute Liver Failure, Liver Transplantation, Viral Hepatitis, Autoimmune Hepatitis & ERCP.
• He has a membership association with the Indian Association for the study of Liver, Indian Society of Gastroenterology, General Medical Council (GMC), UK, European Association of Study of Liver, British association of study of Liver and Fellowship in Royal College Of Physicians.

• Dr. Vimalraj Velayutham is a well known Surgical Gastroenterologist with experience of more than 15 years.
• His area of specialization covers Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases.
• He is adept in performing Hepato-Pancreato Biliary and Solid Organ transplantation surgery.
• He carries out Open and Minimally Invasive Liver Transplantation Surgery.
• He has participated in numerous conferences and presented papers in them.
• He also takes interest in research and has several publications to his credit in reputed national and international journals.

• Dr. Manoj Gupta is the Surgical Gastroenterologist & Liver Transplant Surgeon with 12+ experience.
• Member of ILTS (International Liver Transplantation Society), IASG ( Indian Association Surgical Gastroenterology ), ASI ( Association of Surgeons of India ), IMA (Indian Medical Association)
• Received ICMR Grant for participation in the World Congress of International Liver Transplant Society in 2014.
• His expertise lies in Liver transplant and Gall bladder stones.
   

• Dr. Ashish Singhal is in the field of liver transplant for 12 years.
• He is a member of the International Liver Transplant Society (ILTS), American Society of Transplant Surgeons (ASTS), American Hepato-Pancreatic-Biliary Association (AHPBA) and AHPBA.
• Published 35 national and international publications.
• Worked in some of the reputed institutions in India.
• Actively participated in camps and conferences related to organ donation.

• Dr. Swapnil Sharma is a Liver Transplant Surgeon with 12+ years of experience in the field.
• He has been an Active Member of the Maharashtra Medical Council and Indian Medical Association.
• He graduated and did his Masters in General Surgery (MS) from Pt JNM Government Medical College, Raipur.
• Later, he has worked as a Senior Resident in the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, and GB Pant Hospital, New Delhi before joining the DNB super-specialty training program in GI Surgery at Jagjivan Ram Western Railway (JRWR) Hospital, Mumbai.
• Dr. Raut has a special interest in Liver Transplant, Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Surgery, Advanced Laparoscopic, and Robotic Hepatobiliary Surgery and Complex Luminal Gastrointestinal Surgery.
• He has authored and co-authored books and articles in various national and international journals.

• Dr. Vikram Raut is a Liver Transplant Surgeon with 10+ years of experience in the field.
• He has been the Member of the website committee of ILTS (2013-2015) and also the Member of Vanguard committee of ILTS (2010-2013).
• He has extensive experience of Living-donor liver transplantation with cumulative experience of over 1000 liver transplants.
• After completing his surgical training at B.Y. L Nair hospital Mumbai, he went to Kyoto University Hospital, Japan for a Fellowship in liver transplantation.
• He also has had training in liver transplantation and hepatobiliary surgery from Hospital Beaujon, Paris, France, and Asan Medical Center, Seoul, South Korea.
• Dr. Raut has special interest in ABO-Incompatible Liver Transplantation, Small-for-Size Syndrome, Living Donor Liver Transplantation for Hepatocellular carcinoma and Laparoscopic/Robotic Liver Surgery
• He has authored and co-authored books and articles in national and international journals.