Dr. Vaibhaw Kumar
Director - Liver Transplant & GI Surgery
Paras Hospital, GurugramGurugram, India
15+ years of experience
About Doctor
Qualifications:
- MBBS
- MS (General Surgery)
- M.Ch (GI, HPB & Liver Transplant Surgery)
- FALS (Fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery)
Overview:
Dr. Vaibhaw Kumar is an internationally respected Liver Transplant and HPB (Hepato‑Pancreato‑Biliary) Surgeon with over 15 years of dedicated experience in some of India’s most advanced transplant and surgical units. Currently serving as Director of Liver Transplant & GI Surgery at Paras Health, Gurugram, Dr. Kumar leads one of the region’s most comprehensive liver transplant programs, known for clinical excellence, multidisciplinary care, and high‑complexity surgery outcomes.
Dr. Kumar’s medical journey includes MBBS, MS in General Surgery, and M.Ch in GI, HPB & Liver Transplant Surgery, making him one of the select specialists in India with deep expertise in complex liver and biliary surgery. He has trained under nationally and internationally recognized faculty and has contributed to establishing India’s largest liver transplant units in the public sector early in his career. His clinical excellence encompasses living‑donor liver transplants, pediatric transplants, liver cancer surgery, and advanced HPB procedures.
Conditions Treated:
- End‑stage liver disease / cirrhosis
- Acute liver failure
- Hepatocellular carcinoma (liver cancer)
- Biliary and ductal diseases
- Pediatric liver disorders requiring transplant
- Complex biliary injuries and strictures
- Metabolic liver disorders and organ failure syndromes
Procedures Performed:
- Orthotopic Liver Transplant (OLT)
- Living Donor Liver Transplant (LDLT)
- Pediatric Liver Transplant
- Complex Hepatic Resections
- Minimally Invasive Donor Hepatectomy
- Biliary Reconstruction
- Whipple’s Procedure / Pancreatoduodenectomy
- Hepato‑Pancreato‑Biliary (HPB) Cancer Surgeries
- Advanced laparoscopic HPB procedures
Memberships:
- International Liver Transplantation Society (ILTS)
- Liver Transplant Society of India (LTSI)
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FAQs
Patients typically undergo comprehensive evaluations — including blood tests, imaging, cardiopulmonary assessment, and donor matching — to ensure suitability and safety before transplant.
Dr. Kumar treats a wide range of liver diseases, including end‑stage liver failure, liver cancer, biliary disorders, and metabolic liver conditions requiring transplant.
He has led and performed over 2,000 liver transplants and complex HPB surgeries, including adult, pediatric, and living donor cases, and helped establish India’s largest public‑sector liver transplant program.
Yes — Dr. Kumar regularly treats international patients, and HOSPIDIO can help coordinate your consultation, treatment planning, and travel logistics.
While any major surgery carries risk, liver transplant procedures today are performed with advanced techniques and multidisciplinary care that help improve safety, reduce complications, and optimize recovery. Dr. Kumar’s team follows best‑in‑class practices to ensure patient support at every step.
You can book directly through Paras Hospital or contact HOSPIDIO via email at [email protected] or Call/WhatsApp: +91-9870538337 for a guided medical travel experience.