Best Transplantology Doctors in India for Australians

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Professor Soin leads the Institute for Liver Transplantation at Medanta Hospital. He is the primary force behind one of the most successful liver transplant programmes in the region.

• Specialises in life-saving liver surgeries and donor procedures
• Focuses on complex liver transplant cases for adults and children
• Heads a specialised team at a major transplant centre
• Expert in managing high-stakes surgical interventions for liver failure

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

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Dr. Subash Gupta is the chief surgeon of the Liver Transplant Department at Apollo Hospital Indraprastha. He performed India's first liver transplant on a 6-month-old infant. Dr. Gupta is the founder of the Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery unit at the Liver Centre. He treats complex diseases, including pseudosclerosing cholangitis and organ transposition in recipients.

• Developed a new liver resection method that improves donor safety during transplant operations.
• Completed six years of surgical training at Queen Elizabeth and St. James's hospitals in the UK.
• Winner of the Society of Clinical Excellence Award for achievements in surgical practice.
• Works at JCI-accredited Apollo Hospital, which houses one of Asia's largest transplant centers.

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