Best Doctors for Liver resection in India

• Dr. Rajiv Lochan is a renowned Hepato Pancreato Biliary (HPB) Surgeon with extensive 21+ years of experience.
• His expertise lies in liver transplant, Kidney transplant, pancreas transplant, complex liver, pancreatic, and biliary (gall bladder and bile duct) surgeries, surgical resections of complex retroperitoneal sarcomas, hepatocellular cancer, acute and chronic pancreatitis, Pancreas cancer, and modulation of liver reperfusion injury following its transplantation.
• Dr. Lochan is a member of the Liver Transplant Society of India, Indian Association of Surgical Oncology, International Liver Transplant Society, International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association, European Society of Organ Transplantation, Pancreatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland,  Association of Surgeons of India.
• Under his credit, there are more than 120+ national and international publications in the accredited journals and he is actively invited as a guest speaker in scientific meetings, CME's, worldwide conferences to talk about organ transplants.

• Dr. Mallikarjun Sakpal is a Hepatologist and is in the field of Liver transplantation for 16+ years.
• His expertise lies in Hepatitis A Treatment, Gall Bladder (Biliary) Stone Treatment, Hepatitis D Treatment, Alcoholic Liver Diseases, ERCP, Fatty Liver Treatment, Gastroenteritis Treatment, Peptic ulcer, Gastric Ulcer Treatment, and Gastritis Treatment.
• Dr. Sakpal did his MBBS from the reputed Mahadevappa Rampure Medical College, Gulbarga followed by MD in Medicine and DM in Hepatology from the well known PGIMER, Chandigarh, India. He is well trained in diagnostic as well as therapeutic Upper GI Endoscopy, Colonoscopy, EUS, and ERCP.
• Under his credit, there are numerous national and international publications and he is actively invited as a guest speaker in scientific meetings, CMEs, worldwide conferences to talk about Liver disorders.

• Dr. Pradeep Thomas Cherian is a highly-educated and widely known Liver Transplant Surgeon with +16 years of experience.
• He is a member of the, Registry Committee, Intl Liver Laparoscopic Society.
• After his MBBS, he went on to earn the FRCS (MS Equivalent) and was then selected for Higher Specialist Training in HPB and transplant surgery at Birmingham (UK) when he obtained his sub-speciality FRCS (M.Ch Equivalent). He then received his Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training [CCT] in London in 2008. 
• He has held distinguished positions during his career as, Course Director (Liver Surgery in Practice), Senior Advisor (liver transplantations) for Telangana state since 2014.
• He has performed successful 'first' liver transplants at various government hospitals.
• Dr. Cherian is an expert liver transplant surgeon who also innovated pediatric liver transplant procedures. 
• Besides being a founder and Managing Trustee, The Liver Foundation, Dr. Cherian is also the founder and editor of  LIVERIMAGE, a website for top liver transplant surgeons to share knowledge.
• Dr. Cherian has publsihed papers, given presentations and been invited as speaker at various events.   

• Dr. Pankaj Lohia has a 19+ experience in the field of liver transplantation.
• He is a member of the Delhi Medical Council (India) and has a lifetime membership in the Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine.
• Under his credit, there are numerous national and international publications.
• He also teaches FNB critical Care & IDCC to students.
• Dr. Lohia's expertise lies in intubation, CVP line insertion, arterial lines, fiber optic bronchoscopy, Medical pleurodesis, Percutaneous tracheostomy, Swan Ganz Catheter insertion & monitoring, Cardiac Pacing, IABP Placement and advanced hemodynamic monitoring of patients.

• Dr. Narendra Singh Choudhary is in the field of Liver Transplantation and Regenerative Medicine for 14+ years.
• His expertise lies in Liver Transplantation, Endoscopic Ultrasound, treatments for Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Liver Cirrhosis, and he is a member of the Indian National Association For Study of the Liver (INASL), International Liver Transplant Society (ILTS), Indian Medical Association, etc.
• Dr. Singh completed his M.B.B.S. from Sardar Patel Medical College, Bikaner, followed by M.D. in Internal Medicine from the reputed Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi. Later, he did D.M. in Hepatology from PGI, Chandigarh.
• Under his credit, there are both national and international publications and he is actively invited as a guest speaker in scientific meetings, CME's, and worldwide conferences to talk about Liver transplants.

• Dr Geeta Malkan Billa is working as a consultant Hepatologist (Liver specialist), liver transplant physician and Gastroenterologist at Dr L H Hiranandani Hospital.
• After having completed her initial training in Gastroenterology, Dr Geeta Billa perused her primary interest in hepatology (liver diseases) and Liver transplantation.
• She completed a 2-year fellowship program in the University of Toronto –Toronto General Hospital, one of the premier institutes in North America.
• After returning to India she has been a consultant at foremost institutes in Mumbai: Bombay hospital, Fortis and Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital before joining as a consultant at Dr L H Hiranandani Hospital.
• To her credit are a large number of publications and presentations in national and international peer-reviewed journals.
• Her areas of interest include Viral Hepatitis B and C, alcoholic and Non- alcoholic fatty liver disease and liver cancers.
• Her expertise includes taking care of cirrhosis and end-stage liver disease patients and liver transplant patients.
• In addition to this professional commitment, academics and teaching have always received a priority and she was involved in post-graduate gastroenterology teaching program at Nair hospital and at KEM hospital for many years.

• Dr. Taher Shaikh is a hepato pancreatic biliary surgeon with 25+ years of experience.
• His areas of expertise include treating liver cancer, pancreatic cancer, benign liver diseases and liver tumors.
• After completing MBBS, he did MS in general surgery followed by FDCS and fellowship in liver transplant and HPB surgery in the University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
• After completing MBBS, he did MS followed by FDCS.
• He completed a fellowship from the University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
• He is a member of Royal College of Surgeons, UK.
• Dr. Shaikh has many publications under his name in national journals.

• Dr. Joy Varghese is a distinguished Hepatologist and Liver Transplant Surgeon with 28 years of experience in his field.
• He has successfully performed over 1500 liver transplantations throughout his career.
• His areas of expertise include the management of Chronic Hepatitis B, Chronic Hepatitis C, and Hepatocellular Carcinoma.
• He completed his MBBS in 1996 and his MD in 2004, followed by a DM in Gastroenterology from Madurai Medical College in 2007.
• Additionally, Dr. Varghese pursued a Fellowship in Liver Transplantation at University Hospital, Essen, Germany.
• Dr Varghese was honoured with the Levy Thompson Award for the best clinical research paper and received an International Travel Grant to attend the Canadian Digestive Disease Week in Banff, Canada.
• He has published over 100 papers in national and international journals and authored four book chapters.
• Dr. Varghese is an active member of several prestigious organisations, including the Association of Physicians of India, the Indian Society of Gastroenterology, the Indian National Association of Study of Liver Disease, the International Club of Ascites, the European Association of Study of Liver Disease, the Liver Transplantation Society of India, and the International Liver Transplantation Society.

• Dr. Mathew Jacob is a highly trained Liver/Kidney/Pancreas Transplant Surgeon with +11 years of experience in performing complex surgeries for cancer removal in the gall bladder, liver, bile duct and pancreas. 
• He holds professional memberships of British Transplant Society, the International Liver Transplant Society, European Society for Organ Transplantation and the Association of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland.
•  Dr. Jacob has done his graduation from Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, following which he spent several years in Europe for advanced qualification and training. He has a Certificate of Completion of Training from the General Medical Council, U.K. He is also a member of the Royal College of Surgeons of England (MRCS),  a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS) and HESPERIS Fellowship by the European Society for Organ Transplantation.
• He is an expert in liver transplantation and has experience in both cadaveric and living donor liver transplantation. He also performs, advanced HPB surgeries, besides surgically treating cancers of the liver, gall bladder, liver, bile duct and pancreas.  Dr. Jacob is also a laparoscopic surgeon.   
• His clinical interests include, transplant epidemiology and prognostic modelling in liver transplantation. 
• Dr. Jacob has co-authored several research papers on complex HPB and liver transplantation surgeries. 
• He has been a medical advisor to the Zonal Coordination Committee of Karnataka (ZCCK-The Organization empowered to coordinate the cadaveric transplantation activities and also educate the public on organ donation).

Dr. Mettu Srinivas Reddy is a distinguished Liver Transplant and Hepatobiliary-Pancreatic Surgeon with over 27 years of experience, committed to delivering top-tier medical care. Having been involved in over 1,500 successful living donor liver transplantations, he has earned a reputation for precision and excellence in complex surgical procedures.

Why Choose Dr. Reddy?

• Extensive Surgical Expertise: With more than 27+ years of dedicated experience and participation in over 1,500 successful living donor liver transplantations, Dr. Reddy has a proven track record in treating complex conditions of the liver, pancreas, and biliary tract, including cancers.
• Advanced Techniques and Specialised Expertise: He is well-known for his advanced skills in Living Donor Liver Transplantation (LDLT) and Paediatric Liver Transplantation. His specialised expertise also covers challenging areas such as Blood Group Incompatible Liver Transplantation and intricate surgeries for hepatobiliary and pancreatic cancers.
• Leader in Establishing Transplant Programmes: Dr. Reddy has played a key role in setting up and mentoring multiple liver transplantation units across India, significantly enhancing the accessibility and quality of these life-saving procedures nationwide.
• International Recognition and Academic Leadership: As an active member of the Paediatric Committee of the International Liver Transplantation Society (ILTS) and a contributor to the development of its paediatric registry, Dr. Reddy helps shape global standards. He has made extensive academic contributions, including over 100 peer-reviewed publications and multiple textbook chapters.

• Dr. Anand Khakhar is a Liver Transplant & Hepatobiliary Surgeon with 20+ years of experience.
• He is a member of various organizations such as the American Society of Transplantation Surgeons, Canadian Society of Transplantation, American College of Surgeons, Association of southern Urologists of India Tamil-Nadu, etc.
• His areas of specialization include Liver, Pancreas, Kidney & Multi-Visceral Transplantation (Living Donor & Cadaveric), Hepatobiliary-Pancreatic Surgery Laparoscopic Donor, and Nephrectomy Surgical Gastroenterology.
• He has several publications in journals and contributed to various textbooks. 
• He has won many awards such as SIU International Scholarship for pursuing clinical transplantation year 2000 and Research Scholarship Columbia University, New York for studying the role of BK virus nephropathy.

• Dr. Arvind Kidambi Seshadri is a Liver transplant surgeon with 12+ experience.
• His expertise lies in extended resections, minimally invasive left lateral segmentectomy, metastasectomy, cyst excision, Biliary Tract surgery for benign & malignant lesions of the gallbladder, liver resection for hilar cholangiocarcinoma, laparoscopic surgery for benign biliary diseases, Pancreato-duodenectomy, distal pancreatectomy, splenectomy, Portal Hypertension surgeries, Shunt surgeries and devascularization procedures.
• Dr. Seshadri completed his MBBS from the reputed Bangalore Medical College followed by MS in General Surgery from the well-known PGIMER, Chandigarh. Later, he did MCh in HPB Surgery from the Institute of the liver and biliary sciences in New Delhi, India.
• Under his credit, there are both national and international publications in the accredited journals, and he is actively invited as a guest speaker in scientific meetings, CMEs, worldwide conferences to talk about Liver transplants.
• He is an active member of the Liver Transplant Society of India and the Indian Society of Organ Transplantation.