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Dr. L Sasidhar Reddy

Hepatologist

, Hyderabad, India

10 Years of experience

Speaks: Telugu , English

 


Dr. L Sasidhar Reddy is a specialized Liver Transplant Surgeon in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Hyderabad, India. The doctor has over 8 Years of experience and is associated with Apollo Hospitals.

Association and Memberships Dr. L Sasidhar Reddy is part of:

  • Member of Association of surgeons of India (ASI)
  • Member of World association of Laparoscopic surgery (WALS)

Certifications :

  • FMAS
  • DMAS
  • FSGLT

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS

Hospital Address :

Apollo Hospitals Jubilee Hills, Film Nagar, Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Dr. Imran Shaikh

Surgical Oncologist

, Mumbai, India

19 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr. Imran Shaikh is a specialized Surgical Oncologist in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in mumbai, India. The doctor has over 10 Years of experience and is associated with Sterling Wockhardt Hospital .

Association and Memberships Dr. Imran Shaikh is part of:

  • Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
  • Minimal Access Surgeons of India(AMASI)
  • Indian Association of Surgical Gastroenterology (IASG)
  • Association of Medical Consultants of Mumbai (AMC)

Certifications :

  • Fellowship (HPB surgeries, Liver Transplants) Freeman Institute , United Kingdom
  • Fellowship in HPB surgeries and GI cancers at Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute, Lucknow
  • Fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopic and Minimal Access Surgeries (FMAS), Coimbatore
  • Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery (F.M.A.S.), D.N.B. (Surgical Gastroenterology)

Qualifications :

  • DNB (GI, HPB Surgery, GI Cancers, Liver Transplants)
  • DNB (General Surgery), Mumbai Port Trust Hospital
  • MBBS, Maharashtra University of Health Sciences

Hospital Address :

Sterling Wockhardt Hospital, Sion - Panvel Expressway, Sector 7, Vashi, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Dr. Alper Demirbas

Nephrologist

, Antalya, Turkey

32 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Alper Demirbas is a specialized Kidney Transplant Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 30 Years of experience and is associated with Medical Park Antalya Hospital.

Certifications :

  • Multiorgan Transplantation Fellowship, University of Miami School of Medicine Dept. Of Surgery, Div. Of Transplantation (ASTS approved), 1997

Qualifications :

  • 1986, MD, Hacettepe University School of Medicine Ankara - Turkey
  • 1999, Kyoto University Faculty of Medicine, Dept. of Transplantation and Immunology

Hospital Address :

Fener, Medical Park Antalya Hastanesi, Tekeliolu Caddesi, Muratpaa/Antalya, Turkey

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Dr. Sharat Varma

Hepatologist

, Delhi, India

18 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr. Sharat Varma is a specialized Liver Transplant Surgeon in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Delhi, India. The doctor has over 14 Years of experience and is associated with Max Super Speciality Hospital, Patparganj.

Association and Memberships Dr. Sharat Varma is part of:

  • AASLD
  • ESPGHAN
  • EAS

Qualifications :

  • PhD in transplant immunology and genetic liver diseases from Universite Catholique de Louvain, Belgium
  • Fellow and Board certification in transplant hepatology medicine from European board of transplant medicine and surgery, Europe
  • Fellowship in Paediatric gastroenterology and hepatology from Clinique’s universitaires Saint Luc, Belgium, Europe
  • Post-doctoral fellowship in Paediatric gastroenterology and hepatology from Indian Academy of Paediatrics
  • Diplomete National Board in Paediatrics from National Board of Examinations
  • M.B.B.S. from L.L.R.M Medic

Hospital Address :

Max Super Speciality Hospital, Patparganj, I.P.Extension, Patparganj, Delhi, India

Dr. Amar Deep Yadav

Hepatologist

, Delhi, India

21 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr. Amar Deep Yadav is a specialized Liver Transplant Surgeon in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Delhi, India. The doctor has over 10 Years of experience and is associated with Venkateshwar Hospital.

Certifications :

  • Fellowship in Hepatobiliary Surgery & Liver Transplantation from Medanta Institute of Transplantation & Regenerative Medicine, Gurgaon.
  • Fellowship of Kings College London in Hepatocyte Transplantation London, UK.

Qualifications :

  • MBBS - PT BDS Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Rohtak
  • MS - PGIMER, Chandigarh

Hospital Address :

Venkateshwar Hospital, Sector 18, Sector 18A, Dwarka, Delhi, India

Dr. Ramdip Ray

Hepatologist

, Gurgaon, India

22 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr Ramdip Ray is one of the most sought after Liver Transplant Surgeon in Gurugram, India. The medical practitioner holds over 21 years of experience and is associated with Artemis Health Institute .

Association and Memberships Dr. Ramdip Ray is part of:

  • Royal College of Surgeons, England

Certifications :

  • Fellowship in HPB & Liver transplant - Apollo Hospitals, 2011

Qualifications :

  • MS
  • MBBS

Hospital Address :

Artemis Hospitals, Sector 51, Gurugram, Haryana, India

Medical Expertise of Dr. Ramdip Ray

  • Medical expertise of Dr. Ramdip Ray is in liver transplantation and G I surgery.
  • Liver conditions’ for transplant: Acute liver failure, Chronic liver failure or end-stage liver disease due to liver cirrhosis, Hepatic tumour or cancer, Alcoholic liver disease, Chronic viral hepatitis etc.
  • Dr. Ramdip Ray has over 12 years of expertise as a liver transplant surgeon.
  • MBBS from Medical College in Kolkata, MS from IPGMER and SSKM Hospital in Kolkata, and his fellowship from Indraprastha Apollo Hospital in Delhi.
  • At the Wrexham Maelor Hospital in Wales, UK, Dr. Ray received training in upper GI and laparoscopic surgery from Mr. Andrew Baker.
  • Management of Bile Duct Injuries, Liver Transplant in Small Children, and Donor Safety in Living Donor Liver Transplant are some of his research interests.
  • He has given numerous conference presentations and contributed to a number of publications, and is a member of England's Royal College of Surgeons.
Dr. Ashok Kumar Vaid

Hepatologist

, Gurgaon, India

30 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr Ashok Kumar Vaid is one of the most skillful Haemato Oncologist in Gurugram, India. The doctor holds over 27 years of experience and is associated with Medanta - The Medicity.

Association and Memberships Dr. Ashok Kumar Vaid is part of:

  • Indian Society of Medical & Pediatric Oncology (ISMPO)
  • Indian Cooperative Oncology Network (ICON)
  • Breast Cancer Foundation of India
  • Indian Association of Gynaec Oncologists (IAGO)
  • Indian Medical Association (IMA)
  • Association of Physicians of India (API)
  • Indian Association of Clinical Medicine (IACM)
  • American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
  • European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
  • European Hematology Association (EHA)
  • Editorial Board of Current Trends in Asian Oncology

Qualifications :

  • MD
  • MBBS
  • DM

Hospital Address :

Medanta The Medicity, Medicity, Islampur Colony, Sector 38, Gurugram, Haryana, India

Medical Expertise of Dr. Ashok Kumar Vaid

  • Medical expertise of Dr. Ashok Kumar Vaid is in Organ-Specific Cancer Treatment, Leukemias, Solid Tumours, and Lymphomas.
  • He is recognised for his excellent work in Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation and Chemotherapy.
  • Member of ISMPO, Founder Member of ICON, Life Member of BCFI, IAGO, IMA, Member of API, Life Member of IACM, Member of ASCO, ESMO, EHA, Member of Editorial Board of Current Trends in Asian Oncology, and Consultant Editor at JK Science (Journal of Medical Education & Research).
  • Recipient of Padma Shri Award, 2009 and Chikitsa Shiromani Award, 2007.
  • Author of informative articles on Blood cancer, Lung cancer, Lung Health, Cancer Recurrence, and Chemotherapy etc.
  • Recipient of the prestigious Padma Shri Award, Dr. Ashok Vaid has been responsible for the initial 25 bone marrow transplants in any private sector hospital in North India.
  • He has also organised numerous seminars, workshops, and conferences and has done over 40 international and national clinical research investigations.
Dr. Manav Wadhawan

Hepatologist

, Delhi, India

23 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr Manav Wadhawan is one of the most sought after Gastroenterologist in New Delhi, India. The doctor holds over 20 years of experience and is associated with BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Manav Wadhawan is part of:

  • Indian Society of Gastroenterology
  • International Association of Study of Liver

Certifications :

  • Trained in Transplant Hepatology at Montreal, Canada in 2005

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MD
  • DM

Hospital Address :

BLK Super Speciality Hospital, Prasad Nagar, Rajinder Nagar, New Delhi, Delhi, India

Dr. Shaleen Aggarwal

Hepatologist

, Delhi, India

28 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr Shaleen Aggarwal is one of the foremost Liver Transplant Surgeon in New Delhi, India. The clinician holds over 25 years of experience and is associated with Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket.

Association and Memberships Dr. Shaleen Aggarwal is part of:

  • Delhi Medical Council
  • Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
  • Indian Association of Surgical Gastroenterology (IASG)
  • International Hepatopancreatobiliary Association (IHPBA) (Indian chapter)
  • Indian Society of Gastroenterology (ISG)
  • Indian National Association for the study of Liver (INASL)
  • Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo Surgeons (IAGES)
  • Association of Minimally access surgeons of India (AMASI)
  • National Academy of Medical Sciences (MNAMS)
  • American Society of Transplant Surgeons (ASTS)

Certifications :

  • Visiting Fellow (Laparoscopic GI Surgery) - Department of Digestive Surgery, Institute Mutualiste Montsouris, Paris, France(April-May 2008)
  • Visiting Fellow (HPB surgery and Liver Tx) - Department of HPB Surgery, Hospital Beaujon, Paris, France (June 2008)
  • Visiting Fellow (Liver Tx) - Asan Medical Center, Seoul, South Korea (Sept to Nov 2007)
  • Visiting fellow to Department of Digestive Surgery, GEM Hospital, Coimbatore, India, for training in Advanced Laparoscopic GI Surgery, Nov 2007
  • Visiting fellow in the Department of Surgical Oncology, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, India, May, 2006

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS
  • MCh

Hospital Address :

Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket Institutional Area, Saket, New Delhi, Delhi, India

Dr. Subhash Gupta

Hepatologist

, Delhi, India

37 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr Subhash Gupta is one of the most sought after Liver Transplant Surgeon in New Delhi, India. The doctor holds over 34 years of experience and is associated with Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket.

Association and Memberships Dr. Subhash Gupta is part of:

  • Delhi Medical Council

Certifications :

  • FRCS - General Surgery (Upper GI) - Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSE), U.K, 1994
  • FRCSEd - Liver Transplant - Queen Elizabeth Medical Centre, 1995

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS ,FRCS

Hospital Address :

Max Super Speciality Hospital, Vaishali, near Radisson Blu Hotel, Sector-1, Vaishali, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India

Dr. Prashant Vilas Bhangui

Hepatologist

, Gurgaon, India

20 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr Prashant Vilas Bhangui is one of the foremost Liver Transplant Surgeon in Gurugram, India. The medical practitioner holds over 20 years of experience and is associated with Medanta - The Medicity.

Association and Memberships Dr. Prashant Vilas Bhangui is part of:

  • International Liver Transplantation Society
  • European Society for Organ Transplantation (ESOT)
  • European Liver Transplant Association(ELITA)
  • American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD)
  • The Transplantation Society (TTS)
  • International Living Donor Liver Transplant (ILDLT) Study Group

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS

Hospital Address :

Medanta The Medicity, Medicity, Islampur Colony, Sector 38, Gurugram, Haryana, India

Dr. H Ramesh

Hepatologist

, Kochi, India

30 Years of experience

Speaks: Malayalam , English

 


Dr H Ramesh is one of the most skillful Surgical Gastroenterologist in Kochi, India. The clinician holds over 35 years of experience and is associated with VPS Lakeshore Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. H Ramesh is part of:

  • Indian Medical Association
  • Association of Surgeons of India
  • Indian Society of Gastroenterology
  • Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endosurgeons
  • Society of Laparoscopic surgery
  • Indian Association of Surgical Gastroenterology
  • Indian Association of Surgical Oncology
  • Indian Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition
  • Society for Organ Retrieval and Transplantation

Certifications :

  • Fellowship - American College of Surgeons, 1996
  • Fellowship - Royal College of Surgeons, England, 2006

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS
  • MCh

Hospital Address :

VPS Lakeshore Hospital, Nettoor, Maradu, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Dr. Mahesh S

Hepatologist

, Kochi, India

19 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr Mahesh S is one of the most sought after Surgical Gastroenterologist in Kochi, India. The medical practitioner holds over 19 years of experience and is associated with VPS Lakeshore Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • MS
  • DNB (Surgical Gastro)

Hospital Address :

VPS Lakeshore Hospital, Nettoor, Maradu, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Dr. Prakash K

Bariatric Surgeon

, Kochi, India

32 Years of experience

Speaks: Malayalam , English

 


Dr Prakash K is one of the best Surgical Gastroenterologist & GI Oncosurgeon in Kochi, India. The clinician holds over 16 years of experience and is associated with Aster Medicity.

Qualifications :

  • MBBS– (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery). MedicalCollege, Trichur (University of Calicut), Kerala, India – October 1990.
  • MS (Master of Surgery), General Surgery .Medical College Baroda (Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda), Gujarat, India. December 1995.
  • MCh (Master of Chirurgery), Surgical Gastroenterology– Medical College Trivandrum
  • AFSA (Attestation de Formation SpecialiseeApprofondie) at University of Pierre et Curie- Paris-6 after working as resident for one year in the division of Hepatobiliary and Liver transplantation unit, Hospital Beaujon, Clichy, University of Paris, France.
  • FMAS (Fellow of Minimal Access Surgery) conferred by Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India (AMASI) in 2011.

Hospital Address :

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

Dr. Vibha Varma

Hepatologist

, Delhi, India

25 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr Vibha Varma is one of the best Gastrointestinal Surgeon in Ghaziabad, India. The doctor holds over 19 years of experience and is associated with Max Super Specialty Hospital, Vaishali.

Association and Memberships Dr. Vibha Varma is part of:

  • Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
  • Indian Association of Surgical Gastroenterology (IASG)
  • Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India (AMASI)
  • Indian chapter of the International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association (IHPBA)
  • Indian Society of Organ Transplantation (ISOT)
  • Founding Member - Liver Transplant Society of India (LTSI)

Certifications :

  • DNB (National Board of Examination, New Delhi)
  • Fellowship - Queen Elizabeth Hospital, University of Birmingham, UK Transplant
  • Fellowship - Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS

Hospital Address :

Max Super Speciality Hospital, Vaishali, near Radisson Blu Hotel, Sector-1, Vaishali, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India

Medical Expertise of Dr. Vibha Varma

  • Medical expertise is in Liver transplantation surgery, Hepato-Pancreatic-Biliary surgery, and Gastrointestinal surgery.
  • Colonoscopy, Gallbladder Removal, Gastroscopy, Endoscopy, Liver Disease Consultation, Polypectomy, Total Pancreatectomy, and ERCP etc.
  • Member of Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, the Indian Association of Surgical Gastroenterology, and the Indian Society of Organ Transplantation (ISOT).
  • Dr. Vibha has been a visiting faculty member at multiple conferences and has published multiple papers in peer-reviewed national and international journals.
  • Dr. Vibha has been at a number of reputable institutions around the nation and was instrumental in the establishment of three liver transplant programmes.
  • Distinction in Anatomy, Merit scholarship throughout MBBS course, Best Paper Award - ASI/Bangalore Surgical Society Meet (1998) etc.
  • Advanced fellowship training at Birmingham's Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Oxford's Transplant Centre, and Delhi's Sir Ganga Ram Hospital (India).

Consult Online with the Best Liver Transplant Surgeon

About Liver Transplant Surgeon

Liver transplant surgeon is a doctor specialized in performing surgery to remove a diseased liver and replace it with a healthy one. Liver is the largest internal organ that performs several critical functions like processing nutrients, hormones and medications, and producing bile just to name a few. Liver transplant surgeons opt, recommend and perform liver transplant procedure on patients who have significant complications due to end-stage chronic liver disease. It is also an option in the rare cases of sudden liver failure of a previously healthy liver.

When should you visit a Liver Transplant Surgeon?

Your physician will recommend you to visit a liver transplant surgeon if he suspects or finds out any of the following conditions:

  • Gastrointestinal bleeding
  • Fluid retention
  • Encephalopathy
  • Jaundice that the patient is not able to recover from

Who are not the candidates for a Liver Transplant?

Not all the patients with liver cirrhosis and decompensated liver disease are appropriate candidates for liver transplantation. The patient should be able to survive the operation for the transplant procedure, post-operative medication, any potential complications or infections and should not engage in any activity that would injure the liver.

Some of conditions that are in complete contra- indication to liver transplant are as follows:

  • Severe pulmonary hypertension
  • Cancer spreading outside of the liver
  • Systemic or uncontrollable infection
  • Active substance abuse
  • Unacceptable risk for substance abuse
  • Severe, uncontrolled psychiatric disease
  • History of non-compliance or inability to adhere to a strict medical regimen
  • Severe, irreversible medical illness that limits short-term life expectancy

Procedures Performed

Before deciding and proceeding for the liver transplant surgery, there are a number of tests that are performed to ensure the right course of treatment:

  • X-rays
  • Liver biopsy slides
  • Operative reports
  • Computed tomography (CAT or CT scan)
  • Doppler ultrasound
  • Echocardiogram and stress testing
  • Pulmonary function studies
  • Blood tests

Top Liver Transplant Surgeons

DoctorAssociated Hospital
Dr. Feza Yabug KarakayaliBaskent University Istanbul Hospital, Istanbul
Dr. Bhaskar NandiSarvodaya Hospital and Research Centre, Faridabad
Dr. Raghavendra NagarajaColumbia Asia Referral Hospital, Yeshwantpur, Bengaluru
Dr. Ashish singhalFortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram
Dr. Ramanjaneyulu ErukullaStar Hospitals, Hyderabad
Dr. Huseyin Yuce BiracanBaskent University Istanbul Hospital, Istanbul
Dr. Vibha VarmaMax Super Specialty Hospital, Vaishali, Ghaziabad
Dr. Abhishek MitraDharamshila Narayana Superspeciality Hospital, New Delhi

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Top Speciality Doctors Worldwide:

  • Kidney Transplant Surgeon
  • Hematologist
  • Nephrologist
  • Liver Transplant Surgeon
  • Stem Cells Therapy

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List of Top Rated Hospitals where we can find Transplant Surgeon Worldwide are as followed:

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Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the top Liver Transplant Surgeons offering online consultation?

Following are some of the best liver transplant surgeons available for online consultation:

Which are some of the procedures performed by Liver Transplant Surgeons?

Most common procedures performed by liver transplant surgeons are:

Which are some of the best hospitals Liver Transplant Surgeons are associated with?
Which are some of the conditions treated by Liver Transplant Surgeon?

Most common conditions performed by liver transplant surgeons are:

  • Hemochromatosis. Biliary Atresia
  • Alcoholic Liver Disease
  • Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
  • Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
  • Primary Biliary Cirrhosis
  • Wilson's Disease
  • Liver Failure
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

FAQs related to

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