Best Liver Transplant Doctors in India
$28,000–$50,000 USD
Cost Range
3–6 months
Recovery
85–90% (1-year survival)
Success Rate
4.5 – 5.5 hours
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Specialist Guide
What to Look for in a Liver Transplant Specialist
Sub-specialty focus
For Liver Transplant, seek a surgeon or physician with dedicated sub-specialty training — not a generalist. India's top hospitals have consultants who focus on one or two specific conditions.
Procedural volume
Ask how many procedures the specialist performs per year. Higher volume correlates with better outcomes in all surgical specialties.
International training
Many Indian specialists have completed fellowships at institutions like Cleveland Clinic, Mayo Clinic, MD Anderson, or Royal Marsden. This matters for complex cases.
Published outcomes
Top specialists publish their outcomes data in peer-reviewed journals. Arodya can request outcome reports from hospital clinical teams before you decide.
Communication style
Your specialist should be willing to have a virtual consultation before you travel, review your reports in detail, and explain the plan clearly in English.
Where to Find Them
Leading Liver Transplant Specialist Teams
Delhi, India
Hepatology department with dedicated specialists, advanced diagnostic facilities, and international patient coordination.
Chennai, India
Hepatology department with dedicated specialists, advanced diagnostic facilities, and international patient coordination.
Chennai, India
Hepatology department with dedicated specialists, advanced diagnostic facilities, and international patient coordination.
Featured Specialists
Verified Liver Transplant Specialists
Dr. P. Kar
Senior Consultant & HOD - Gastroenterology
Max Super Speciality Hospital, Vaishali · Ghaziabad
38+ years experienceDr. Gaurav Mehta
Consultant Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist
Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital · Mumbai
20+ years experienceDr. Anupam Sibal
Group Medical Director & Senior Consultant Pediatric Gastroenterology
Indraprastha Apollo Hospital · Delhi
Our Role
How Arodya Matches You with the Right Specialist
Case review
We review your reports and match you with the most appropriate specialist for your specific diagnosis and complexity.
Second opinions
We can arrange a virtual second-opinion consultation before you travel so you can ask questions and build confidence.
Track record verification
We request outcome data and complication rates from hospitals for your specific procedure type.
Coordination
Your dedicated coordinator manages all communication between you and the specialist team throughout your journey.
FAQs
Common Questions about Liver Transplant in India
How much does a liver transplant cost in India?
A living donor liver transplant in India costs $28,000–$40,000 USD. This includes surgery for both donor and recipient, ICU care, hospital stay, and initial immunosuppression medications.
Which hospitals perform liver transplants in India?
Medanta The Medicity, Apollo Chennai, ILBS Delhi, Fortis, and Manipal Hospitals are India's top liver transplant centers with combined annual volumes exceeding 1,000 transplants.
What is the success rate for liver transplants in India?
India's top centers report 1-year patient survival rates of 87–92%, comparable to the best transplant programs in Europe and North America.
Estimated cost for Ethiopia patients
$28,000–$50,000 USD
Recovery: 3–6 months
Success rate: 85–90% (1-year survival)
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