Best Doctors for Liver Transplant in India

• 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. Karthik K Raichurkar is a well-known Hepato-biliary and Liver Transplant Surgeon in Bangalore, India.
• He has been practicing for the past 15 years in his field.
• He is well-trained in General and GI surgical procedures (Whipple, Extended cholecystectomy, Splenectomy, Linorenal shunt, colectomy/anterior resection, Gastrectomy, oesophageal resections).
• He completed his MBBS from Government Medical College in Mysore and later in 2011, he attended MS in General Surgery from JIPMER in Puducherry.
• He attended MCH in GI Surgery from AIIMS in New Delhi and DNB in GI Surgery from NBE in New Delhi.
• He also pursued a fellowship in Liver transplantation at Apollo Hospital in Chennai.
• He has several publications to his credit.

• Dr. Kartik Kulshrestha is a skilled Surgical Gastroenterologist and a Liver Transplant Surgeon with over 10 years of experience.
• Some of the services he provides are Acidity Treatment, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Treatment, Peptic / Gastric Ulcer Treatment, Gastritis Treatment, Gall Bladder (Biliary) Stone Treatment, etc.
• In addition to his MBBS and MS (General Surgery) from Government Medical College, Trivandrum, he pursued a DNB (Surgical Gastroenterology). 
• His fellowships include a Fellowship in Liver Transplant and HPB – Fortis Hospital, Delhi NCR, a Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery (FMAS), a Fellowship in Gastrointestinal Endos Surgery (FIAGES), and a Fellow of the Association of Surgeons of India (FAIS).
• He has received many honors for presenting numerous papers/posters at national and international conferences.
• He was also awarded the best presentation at the National Conference, IASG, and JIPMER. 
• He is also an invited Faculty as a speaker at various conferences.
• He is an esteemed member of the Surgical and Minimally Invasive Society of India and the National Academy of Medical Sciences (MNAMS).
• He is fluent in English, Malayalam, and Hindi.

Dr. Gaurav Gupta is a highly respected hepatobiliary surgeon whose work has profoundly impacted the landscape of liver transplantation in India. For over 22 years, he has demonstrated exceptional surgical skills and a deep commitment to building world-class liver care services. Having personally carried out more than 300 liver transplants, Dr. Gupta offers patients a chance at a healthier future, free from the constraints of liver disease.

Why Choose Dr. Gupta?

• A Surgeon's Depth of Experience: With well over a decade dedicated to hepatobiliary surgery and with the experience of personally completing over 300 liver transplants, Dr. Gupta brings a level of surgical precision and understanding that few can match.
• Global Training, Local Expertise: His specialist training at leading US institutions – including the University of Pennsylvania, the University of Pittsburgh, and UCLA – allows Dr. Gupta to provide care informed by the very best international practices.
• Building Bridges to Life-Saving Treatment: Dr. Gupta's commitment goes beyond the operating theatre; he has been instrumental in establishing three thriving liver transplant centres across India, broadening access to this critical care.
• Associated Membership: He is an active member of prominent professional organisations, including the Association of Surgeons of India, the American Society of Transplant Surgeons, and the Indian Society of Organ Transplantation (ISOT), contributing to the advancement of knowledge and best practices.

• Dr Abhijeet Chaudhary is one of the well –known surgeon in the field of Surgical Gastroenterologist & liver transplantation.
• With a thriving experience of over 10+ years, he has performed over 1250+ Liver transplant surgeries.
• Dr Chaudhary has completed his MBBS from Goa Medical College & Hospital and MS(General Surgery) from Lady Hardinge Medical College .Following which he did his Fellowship in hepatobiliary & multiorgan transplant surgery from Thomas Starzl Transplantation Institute (University of Pittsburgh Medical Center), Pittsburgh, USA
• He is an active member so some of the reputed organisations like American Society of Transplant Surgeons, Life time member of Indian Medical Association, Life time member of Association of Surgeons of India, International Liver Transplant Society
• Dr Abhijeet Chaudhary area of interest lies in Liver Transplant, Liver Cancer, Pancreas and Biliary Diseases. Minimally Invasive Surgery(Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery).

• 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 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

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.

• Dr. Ankur Garg is a Surgical Gastroenterologist and specialized in liver transplantation   having more than 16 years of expertise.
• Services provided by him includes Cadaveric liver transplant, Acute liver failure, Complex liver resections, Liver cancer surgery, Pancreatic cancer, etc.
• He has pursued MBBS from Government Medical College, Aurangabad.
• He did MS from University of Mumbai, Lok Manya Tilak Medical College.
• He completed M.Ch (HPB Surgery & Liver Transplant) from Institute of Liver & Biliary Sciences (ILBS). 
• He holds membership of various renowned organizations.
• Dr. Ankur Garg is fluent in English, and Hindi.

• Dr. Madhu Sasidharan is one the best gastroenterologist in Trivandrum and has over 12 years of experience.
• Dr. Madhu key areas of interest are Therapeutic ERCP & Interventions, Diagnostic and Therapeutic EVS, Anorectal and oesophagal Manometry and Motility studies, EMR &ESD, Liver Transplantation, Therapeutic ERCP, Fatty Liver management and Hepatocellular Carcinoma
• He has completed MBBS from Government Medical College TVM followed by MD in General Medicine from Stanley Medical College Tamilnadu.
• He has also done a fellowship in Liver transplantation and Hepatology from Delhi.
• Dr. Madhu has performed more than 2500 esophagogastroduodenoscopies and 500 colonoscopies in the field.
• Member of various renowned organizations such as the Indian Society of Gastroenterology, Indian Medical Association, API, ISG, INASL, AASLD, and EASL

Dr. Mahesh Gopasetty is a distinguished Liver Transplant & HPB Surgeon with over 19 years of experience, committed to delivering top-tier medical care. With over 1,600 successful liver transplants and 100 small intestine transplants, he has established a reputation for precision and excellence in the field of multi-organ transplantation.

Why Choose Dr. Gopasetty?

• Extensive Surgical Expertise: With 19+ years of experience and over 1,600 successful liver transplants and 100 small intestine transplants, Dr. Gopasetty has a proven track record in treating complex liver diseases, portal hypertension, and various organ failures requiring transplantation.
• Advanced Techniques & Specialised Expertise: He is recognised for pioneering complex procedures, including cadaver donor domino liver transplants, multivisceral transplants (encompassing liver, pancreas, and intestine), and en bloc simultaneous heart and liver transplants. His expertise extends to paediatric liver and multivisceral transplantations.
• Pioneer in Complex Transplant Surgeries: Dr. Gopasetty was instrumental in performing unique and challenging procedures such as separating conjoined twins with omphalopagus, showcasing his innovative approach to surgical challenges.
• Leader in Paediatric Liver Transplants: Under his leadership, he has successfully completed more than 100 liver transplants in children within five years, demonstrating unparalleled expertise in this specialised area.
• International Training & Recognition: His fellowships in Multi-Organ Transplantation (South Carolina) and Paediatric Multivisceral Transplantation (Pittsburgh), along with experience in the UK and Australia, highlight his global standing and advanced training.