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Dr. Rehan Saif

Hepatologist

, Kochi, India

15 Years of experience

Speaks: English , Urdu ,Hindi , Kannada , Telugu

 

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Dr Rehan Saif is one of the top Liver Transplant Surgeon in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The doctor holds over 12 years of experience and is associated with Aster Medicity.

Association and Memberships Dr. Rehan Saif is part of:

  • Royal College of surgeons of Edinburgh, UK

Certifications :

  • Higher Specialist Surgical Training - HPB & Transplantation (Northern Deanery, UK)
  • Fellowship, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taiwan
  • Fellowship, UIC Medical Center, Chicago ,USA
  • Fellowship, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
  • FRCS, UK
  • Diploma, European Diploma in Transplantation

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS
  • FRCS,

Hospital Address :

Aster Medcity Hospital, South Chittoor, Kochi, Kerala, India

Medical Expertise of Dr. Rehan Saif

  • Medical expertise in management of hepatocellular carcinoma, complex gallbladder and biliary cancers, benign and malignant pancreatic disease and robotic HPB surgery.
  • Dr. Rehan Saif is a well-known surgeon who specialises in HPB and abdominal multi-organ transplant surgery.
  • Dr. Saif graduated from JJM Medical College in Davangere with a bachelor's degree in medicine and a master's degree in general surgery.
  • He spent 12 years in the United Kingdom receiving additional specialism in advanced surgical training.
  • Dr. Saif completed his fellowship in the field of liver transplantation at Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital in Taiwan.
  • International Fellowship in Robotic HPB Surgery at UIC Medical Center in Chicago and is trained in the field of Robotic Minimally Invasive HPB Surgery in the United Kingdom.
  • Extensive training in all aspects of hepato-pancreato-biliary disease and abdominal multi-organ transplantation (Liver, Pancreas (whole organ and Islets and Kidney).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the top Liver Transplant Surgeons in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates offering online consultation?

Listed below are some of the top Liver Transplant Surgeons available for online consultation in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates:

Who are the top Liver Transplant Surgeons from other cities?
Which are some of the best hospitals Liver Transplant Surgeons in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates are associated with?

Given below are some of the most popular hospitals in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates where Liver Transplant Surgeons work:

Who is a Liver Transplant Surgeon?

A liver transplant surgeon is a doctor who is trained in replacing a diseased liver with a healthy liver of another person. A whole liver might be transplanted, or only a part of it. In most of the cases the healthy liver comes from a donor who has just died. A healthy living person, sometimes, will donate part of their healthy liver. A living donor may be a family member. Or it may be someone who is not related to you but whose blood type is a good match. Liver transplant surgeons recommend as well as perform liver transplant surgery on patients who have severe complications due to end-stage chronic liver diseases. Liver transplant is also a suitable option in the cases of sudden liver failure.

What are the qualifications of a Liver Transplant Surgeon?

A person aspiring to become a liver transplant surgeon needs to qualify the medical entrance exam to get into a medical school. Once the candidate clears the entrance test, he/she completes a five-and-a-half-year programme (MBBS). Then, they go for a three-year MS course to specialise in surgery. They then complete a general residency like any other doctor. Finally, they have to complete an additional three years of a liver transplant surgery fellowship. After this, they become certified transplant surgeons.

What conditions do Liver Transplant Surgeons treat?

Liver Transplant Surgeons can treat a wide variety of liver conditions. Some common conditions treated by them are listed below:

  • Primary Biliary Cirrhosis
  • Wilson's Disease
  • Liver Failure
  • Hemochromatosis
  • Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
  • Alcoholic Liver Disease
  • Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
  • Hepatitis C
  • Hepatitis B
  • Autoimmune hepatitis
  • Primary sclerosing cholangitis
  • Alcoholic liver disease.
  • Non-alcoholic steato-hepatitis
  • Fatty liver disease
  • Primary liver cancers
  • Primary biliary cirrhosis
  • Acute liver disease
  • Polycystic disease
  • Wilson’s disease
  • Hemochromatosis
  • Veno-occlusive disease
What diagnostic tests are required by Liver Transplant Surgeons?

Liver Transplant Surgeons would want to review all your medical records, X-rays, operative reports, liver biopsy slides, and a list of medications at your initial evaluation. To update previous tests, some of the following studies are generally performed during your evaluation:

  • Doppler ultrasound: Used to determine if the blood vessels to and from the liver are open.
  • Computed tomography (CT scan): Used to get pictures showing liver size and shape, any liver lesions, and blood supply. A chest CT scan might also be required.
  • Echocardiogram and stress testing to evaluate your heart condition.
  • Pulmonary function studies to assess the lungs' ability to exchange carbon dioxide and oxygen.
  • Blood tests to find out blood type, biochemical status of blood, clotting ability, and to measure liver function.
  • Serology screening
When should you visit a Liver Transplant Surgeon?

Your physician will tell you to visit a liver transplant surgeon if you experience any of the following signs and symptoms:

  • Jaundice
  • Ascites (fluid in the abdomen)
  • Hepatic encephalopathy (confusion or even coma)
  • Bleeding in the upper as well as lower gastrointestinal tract from varices
  • Itching, pale stools, dark urine, chills, fluid buildup in the belly, and pain
  • Enlarged liver
  • Portal hypertension
  • Buildup of toxins in the blood
What can you expect from your first visit with a Liver Transplant Surgeon?

If your primary care physician has recommended you to see a Liver Transplant Surgeon for any acute or chronic liver injuries or conditions you may have, it could be helpful to know what to expect during the initial consultation.

You and the surgeon would be discussing all conditions, the course of the treatment, and the rehabilitation process. The surgeon may want to perform an examination and tests to get a clearer picture of the issue.

Which are the most common procedures performed by a Liver Transplant Surgeon?
  • Liver transplant
  • Liver biopsy

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