Best Transplantology Doctors in Chennai for Australians

Dr Vivek Vij is a pioneer in liver transplantation who maintains a 100% safety record for living donors. He has performed over 500 transplants personaly and 2,000 cases with his surgical team.

• Achieved a biliary complication rate under 4% – the lowest recorded worldwide
• First surgeon in South Asia to publish laparoscopic donor hepatectomy techniques
• Specialises in living donor surgery and complex hepatobiliary procedures
• Trained at the University of Alabama in the USA
• Founded the Liver Transplantation and Hepatobiliary Sciences programme at Fortis Hospitals

V. Chandrasekar focuses exclusively on kidney transplants at Global Hospital Chennai – a leading centre for organ replacement in India.

• Specialises in kidney transplant procedures for patients with renal failure
• Provides focused care in a high-volume transplant environment
• Concentrates on patient-centred recovery and long-term organ health
• Practices at a facility known for managing complex transplant cases

Professor Mohammed Rela holds a Guinness World Record for performing a liver transplant on a five-day-old infant. This achievement cemented his reputation as a world leader in paediatric and complex transplant surgery.

• Performed over 4,000 liver transplants with an average 95% success rate
• Pioneered split liver transplants where one donor organ helps two patients
• Specialised in hepatopancreatobiliary surgery focusing on the liver, pancreas, and bile ducts
• Published over 500 scientific papers on transplant breakthroughs and surgical techniques

Professor Attawar has performed over 10,000 cardiothoracic surgeries and maintains an impressive 85–90% success rate for heart and lung transplants.

• Directs the Thoracic Organ Transplant Program at Gleneagles Global Health City
• Specialises in multi-organ transplants for both adult and paediatric patients
• Uses minimally invasive and robotic-assisted techniques for complex heart repairs
• Member of the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation

Dr Anil Kumar is a specialist in renal transplantation at Global Hospital Chennai. He has successfully contributed to more than 300 kidney transplant procedures.

• Focuses on renal transplants for patients with end-stage kidney disease
• Recognised globally for his technical skill in transplantology
• Regularly presents his work at national and international medical conferences
• Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to manage complex organ donor cases