Best Transplantology Doctors in India for Australians

Dr Ravi Mohanka has performed over 1,300 transplants and leads the Liver Transplant unit at Global Hospital Mumbai.

• Specialises in liver, pancreas, intestinal, and multivisceral transplants
• Performs robotic-assisted and laparoscopic surgery for faster patient recovery
• Maintains an 88% patient survival rate across all transplant procedures
• Trained at the University of Pittsburgh and University of Rochester in the USA

Professor Negi leads the Liver Transplant Department at BLK Super Speciality Hospital. He focuses on liver transplants for patients with complex medical needs.

• Head of a dedicated liver transplant team in a top-tier hospital
• Manages both routine and difficult liver replacement procedures
• Directs specialist care for patients with chronic liver failure
• Oversees surgical protocols for organ transplantation and recovery

The doctor is a highly experienced hematology-oncologist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre, Nashik, with over 13 years of expertise in leukemia, multiple myeloma, and bone marrow transplant.

Graduated with an MBBS degree from Grant Medical College and Sir JJ Hospital, the doctor further pursued an MD in Pathology from Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College, Sion, and Mumbai.

Additionally, the doctor holds a DM in Clinical Hematology from Medical College, Calcutta, and has received awards for professionalism and hard work, underscoring a reputation as a competent and skilled specialist.

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

Dr Navaneethan Subramanian is a specialist transplantologist at Manipal Hospitals who manages high-risk organ failures with specific expertise in liver and kidney transplants.

• Focuses on complex liver transplant cases within a dedicated specialist team
• Specialises in kidney transplants for patients with difficult medical backgrounds
• Works at Manipal Hospitals, a major multi-disciplinary healthcare provider
• Uses a patient-centred approach to manage recovery after major transplant surgery

Dr Jitendra Goswami is a dedicated nephrologist at Manipal Hospitals who focuses on kidney transplants and comprehensive patient care.

• Specialises in kidney transplants for patients with chronic renal failure
• Develops personalised treatment plans tailored to individual health profiles
• Manages all stages of care within the Manipal Hospitals network
• Focuses on nephrology services for pre-surgical and post-surgical recovery

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 Sonal Asthana is a senior transplant specialist at Aster CMI Hospital. He holds triple recognition from the British, American, and Canadian Transplant Societies for his work in organ replacement.

• Specialises in liver and kidney transplants and complex pancreatic surgery
• Performs islet cell transplantation to help manage endocrine disorders in diabetes patients
• Accredited by the American Society of Transplant Surgeons at the University of Alberta
• Trained in surgical oncology at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences
• Authored over 40 scientific papers on transplant medicine and surgery

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 Mathew Jacob is an Honorary Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England. He leads the organ transplantation team at Aster CMI Hospital.

• Specialises in liver transplants and hepatobiliary surgery
• Performs cancer surgeries for the gallbladder, bile ducts, and pancreas
• Trained at Newcastle University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in England
• Served as a transplant specialist at St James's University Hospital
• Manages complex cases involving both organ failure and abdominal cancers

Dr Jayanth Reddy is a dedicated liver transplant surgeon at Aster CMI Hospital, a leading centre for organ replacement. He focuses his entire clinical practice on liver transplants.

• Specialises exclusively in complex liver transplant surgery
• Provides personalised care plans for patients requiring organ replacement
• Practises at Aster CMI Hospital, known for its high-volume transplant department
• Focuses on precise surgical techniques for this life-saving procedure

Dr Vidyashankar is the Chief Physician of the Organ Transplant Department at Aster CMI Hospital. He is a rare specialist who is both a nephrologist and an organ transplant surgeon.

• Leads the dedicated Organ Transplant Department at Aster CMI Hospital
• Focuses on kidney transplant procedures for patients with renal failure
• Combines medical nephrology with surgical expertise for better continuity of care
• Provides comprehensive management for complex kidney cases

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

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

Professor Sunil Prakash heads the Nephrology and Transplantation department at BLK Super Speciality Hospital. He is a multi-award-winning specialist focused entirely on kidney transplant surgery.

• Received a prestigious grant from the International Society of Nephrology in Sydney
• Completed senior residency at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences
• Recipient of multiple 'Best Doctor' awards for clinical results
• Holds fellowships with the Indian College of Physicians and the Indian Society of Nephrology
• Member of the European and Asian Societies of Transplantation

Dr Durgatosh Pandey leads complex surgical oncology cases at Artemis Hospitals. He is a founding member of both the Lung Cancer Consortium Asia and the Esophageal Cancer Consortium.

• Specialises in surgical oncology for lung and oesophageal cancers
• Trustee member of the Indian Co-operative Oncology Network
• Published multiple research papers on surgical cancer treatments
• Author of 'A Peep into Void', exploring science and philosophy
• Focuses on precise surgical removal of tumours to improve outcomes

The doctor is the founder, director, and chief surgeon of the Liver Transplant and Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery Department at the Liver Centre, Apollo Hospitals. Renowned for developing a new method of liver resection in donors, the doctor has increased the safety of transplant operations.

Notably, the doctor performed India's first liver transplant on a 6-month-old baby. After graduating with honors, the doctor completed internships at Queen Elizabeth Hospital and St. James's University Hospital in the UK.

Since returning to India in 1998, the doctor has consulted on liver transplantation and gastrointestinal surgery, handling complex cases. In 2012, the doctor received the Society of Clinical Excellence Award.

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Professor Chugh is the father of nephrology in India and has performed over 6,000 successful kidney transplants at Fortis Gurgaon.

• Performed India's first kidney biopsy and kidney transplant surgery
• Vice President of the Council of Nephrologists in Sydney since 1997
• Honorary Fellow of the Royal Institution of Physicians in London
• Published 500 scientific papers in Oxford and Harvard journals
• Recognised as an Honorary Member of the American Medical Association