Dr Vij has joined as Head of HPB & Liver Transplant Surgery

Gleneagles Hospital Chennai is proud to announce the appointment of Dr Vivek Vij, a liver transplant and hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) surgeon, as the Head of HPB & Liver Transplant Surgery. Dr Vij brings 25 years of experience in pioneering advancements in liver transplantation and complex HPB surgeries, further strengthening the hospital’s position as a centre of excellence for liver care.

Dr Vij is recognised for his groundbreaking work in minimally invasive liver transplant procedures, pediatric liver transplantation, hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery. He has performed 400+ complex liver transplant surgeries per year. His expertise spans living donor liver transplantation, robotic liver surgery, advanced HPB interventions, and management of end-stage liver diseases and acute liver failure."

“We are delighted to welcome Dr Vivek Vij to Gleneagles Hospital Chennai. His expertise and commitment to innovation will elevate our liver transplant and HPB surgery program to new heights, offering world-class care to patients from across India and beyond,” said Dr Nageshwar Rao, CEO, Gleneagles Hospital Chennai

“Gleneagles Hospital Chennai has been at the forefront of multi-organ transplantation and advanced surgical treatments, consistently setting benchmarks in medical excellence. Dr Vij, a pioneer in Minimally invasive liver transplant surgery, will assist the hospital to further expand its liver transplant programme and offer comprehensive solutions for liver diseases, liver cancer, and complex HPB conditions,” said Dr Joy Vargheese, Director of Hepatology, HPB Surgery, Liver Transplant, Gleneagles Hospital Chennai.