
Dr. Joy Varghese
Director - Hepatology and Transplant Hepatology
Gleneagles Hospital, ChennaiChennai, India
15+ years of experience
About Doctor
Qualifications:
- DM in Medical Gastroenterology
- Fellowship in Liver Transplantation (ESSEN University Hospital, Germany)
- Ph.D. – The Dr. M.G.R. University, Chennai
Overview:
Dr. Joy Varghese is a leading name in the field of Hepatology and Transplant Hepatology in India, serving as the Director at Gleneagles HealthCity Chennai. He holds a DM in Medical Gastroenterology from Standley Medical College Hospital, Chennai, and a prestigious Fellowship in Liver Transplantation from ESSEN University Hospital, Germany. He also earned a Ph.D. from The Dr. M.G.R. University, Chennai.
Dr. Varghese brings over 15 years of clinical expertise and has spearheaded over 1500 liver transplant procedures, including pediatric transplants. His expertise spans across conditions like liver cirrhosis, hepatitis B and C, pancreatic diseases, and advanced liver interventions. He is widely acknowledged for pioneering work in therapeutic plasma exchange and transplant hepatology.
He is the Course Director for Fellowship programs in Transplant Hepatology and Liver Diseases under The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University. Dr. Varghese is a senior faculty member and an examiner for the National Board Examination (Gastroenterology Specialty).
Among his numerous accolades are:
- "Best Doctor Award" – 2018 by Tamil Nadu Health & Family Welfare Minister
- "Medical Excellence Award" – 2019 by the Hon’ble Governor of Kerala
- "Om Prakash Award" for outstanding research at ISGCON
- Indo-British “Young Investigator Award” for post-liver transplantation research
He has published over 100 research papers in national and international medical journals and has been a guest speaker at numerous medical conferences globally.
Condition Treated
- Fatty Liver
- Liver Cirrhosis
- CA-Liver (Liver Cancer)
- Hepatitis B & C
- Pancreatic Diseases
- Pediatric Liver Conditions
- HPB (Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary) Disorders
Procedure Performed
- Liver Transplantation
- Pediatric Liver Transplantation
- Plasma Exchange Therapy
- Pancreatic Transplantation
- HPB Interventions (TIPS, PTBD, TACE, TARE, MWA, RFA, SBRT)
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FAQs
Dr. Joy Varghese specializes in Hepatology and Liver Transplantation, including complex pediatric liver transplants and plasma exchange therapy.
He has successfully performed over 1500 liver transplants with a high success rate.
Yes, international patients are welcome. He is one of the preferred doctors for liver-related conditions in India due to his global training and vast experience.
He achieved 100% success rate in the highest Pediatric Live Donor Liver Transplant under the Tamil Nadu Govt. Health Scheme.
You can book directly with Gleneagles HealthCity Chennai. Alternatively, for international coordination and end-to-end support, feel free to reach out to HOSPIDIO at: [email protected] or Call/WhatsApp: +91-9870538337