Best Liver Doctors in India

Dr. Subhash Gupta is the Chairman of the Max Centre for Liver and Biliary Sciences, one of the world’s largest liver transplant centers, with over 3,000 transplants completed. The center performs more than 200 transplants and an equal number of complex HPB cases annually. With over 30 years of experience in Surgical Gastroenterology, Liver Transplantation, and Hepatopancreaticobiliary Oncology, he ensures the highest safety standards across the center’s hepatology, anesthesia, and critical care departments. He joined Max Healthcare in 2017.

Dr. Abhideep Chaudhary is a leading expert in Surgical Gastroenterology and Liver Transplantation, with over 18 years of experience and 1,500+ successful liver transplants and HPB surgeries. His expertise includes Liver Transplantation, Liver, Pancreas & Biliary Diseases, and Minimally Invasive (Laparoscopic & Robotic) Surgery. He has worked at premier institutions such as Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, and Jaypee Hospital. He also trained as a Chief Clinical Fellow & Senior Administrative Fellow (Transplant Surgery) at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, USA, considered the "Mecca of Liver Transplantation." His exemplary contributions have earned him numerous accolades, including: News X Health Excellence Award (2018) Times Healthcare Achiever’s Award - Rising Star in Liver Transplant (2018) Delhi Medical Association “Vishisht Chikitsa Award” (2015) National Status Award for Health Excellence (2014) Rashtriya Chikitsa Puruskar & Gold Medal (2013) Authored 50+ publications & book chapters

Dr. Giriraj Bora, a consultant in the Liver Transplant and HPB program, completed his medical education at J.L.N. Medical College, Ajmer, and pursued General Surgery training at the same institution. He further specialized in GI Surgery at Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS), Lucknow, and later completed an MCh in GI Surgery at G.B. Pant Hospital, Delhi. Before focusing on liver transplantation, he worked as a Consultant GI Surgeon in Jaipur.

Prof. Mohamed Rela, a pioneer in liver transplantation, has over 28 years of experience. In 2009, he established the Institute of Liver Disease and Transplantation at Global Gleneagles Health City, which has grown into India’s largest liver transplant program, performing over 1,500 transplants. He also teaches liver transplant surgery at Kings College Hospital, London. After leaving Global Gleneagles, he founded "Dr. Rela Hospital" to provide world-class healthcare to the local community and make high-end procedures like multiple organ transplants more affordable.

--Dr. Vivek Vij – Profile Professional Highlights Specialization: Expert in liver transplantation, hepatobiliary surgery, and gastrointestinal surgery, with extensive experience in living donor procedures and advanced surgical techniques. Leadership Roles: Chairman & Director of Liver Transplant & Hepatobiliary Sciences at Fortis Group of Hospitals (Noida and Gurugram). Founder of the Liver Transplantation & Hepatobiliary Sciences program at Fortis Noida and Mohali. Experience & Impact: Over 20+ years of surgical experience. Involved in more than 2,500–4,000 liver transplants with very high success rates (97% patient survival and 100% donor safety). Known for one of the lowest biliary complication rates in living donor liver transplantation (<4%). Notable Contributions: Pioneered living donor liver surgery in India and set protocols ensuring donor safety. First surgeon from the Indian subcontinent to publish a series on laparoscopic donor hepatectomy in the journal Liver Transplantation. Introduced landmark techniques such as posterior sector graft harvest, cavo-atrial anastomosis, and combined liver-kidney transplants for pediatric hyperoxaluria. Education & Training MBBS – University of Pune. MS (General Surgery) – Government Medical College, Punjab / Baba Farid University of Health Sciences. DNB – General Surgery, New Delhi. MRCS (Edinburgh) – Member of the Royal College of Surgeons (2003). Advanced training in liver & GI surgery at Sri Ganga Ram Hospital and Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi. Selected for the Roche Preceptorship Training Program in Liver Transplantation at the University of Alabama, USA (2006). Achievements & Honors Recipient of awards from the International Liver Transplant Society (ILTS). Recognized with clinical excellence awards at Fortis Healthcare. Widely published in peer-reviewed international journals. Known for surgical innovation and consistently high patient outcomes. Memberships International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association (IHPBA). International Liver Transplant Society (ILTS). Summary Dr. Vivek Vij is a globally recognized liver transplant and hepatobiliary surgeon, respected for his surgical expertise, innovations in transplant techniques, and leadership in developing liver transplant programs in India. With thousands of successful transplants, he is regarded as one of the safest and most experienced transplant surgeons in the country. He has a success rate of more than 97% with 100% donor safety. He has performed more than 3500 Plus Liver transplants mainly in the Fortis Noida Center.