Dr. Vibha Varma

Consultant Liver Transplant & HPB Surgeon

Minimal Invasive Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgeon

MBBS, MS (Gen.Surg.)
DNB (Gen.Surg.)
DNB (Surg. Gastro.)
MRCSEd (UK)
Fellowship Organ Transplant
Dr. Vibha Varma - Consultant Liver Transplant & HPB Surgeon

Professional Milestones

20+
Years Experience
3,500+
Total Surgeries
1,500+
Liver Transplants
2,000+
Complex HPB Procedures
98%
Success Rate
5
Transplant Programs Established

Professional Summary

Dr. Vibha Varma brings over two decades of dedicated expertise in Liver Transplantation, Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB) Surgery, and Gastrointestinal Surgery, with an extensive record of more than 3,500 surgeries, including 1,500+ successful liver transplants and 2,000+ complex HPB and GI procedures.

A pioneer in Indian liver transplantation, Dr. Varma was part of the teams that performed some of the earliest successful transplants in the country and has played a key role in establishing liver transplant programs at five medical centers nationwide.

Passionate about advancing surgical excellence, she is adept in the latest technologies, especially in laparoscopic and robotic donor surgery. Committed to accessible healthcare, she actively participates in outreach programs and remains at the forefront of GI, HPB, and Liver Transplant Surgery developments.

Professional Journey

April 2025 -- Present

Consultant & Head, Liver Transplant & HPB Surgeon

Lilavati Hospital & Research Centre, Mumbai

Full-time surgeon at this premier institute, instrumental in developing the in-house liver transplant program and leading a multidisciplinary team.

February 2024 -- Present

Senior Consultant, Liver Transplant & HPB Surgeon

Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre, Mumbai

Part-time liver transplant surgeon providing surgical expertise per case basis.

May 2021 -- October 2023

Associate Director, Consultant Liver Transplant & HPB Surgeon

Max Super Specialty Hospital, Saket, Delhi

Senior surgeon in a high-volume department, involved in patient care for varied liver diseases and transplantation, with expertise in both living and deceased donor cases. Da Vinci Certified Robotic Console Surgeon.

January 2020 -- October 2023

Associate Director, Center for Liver & Biliary Sciences

Max Super Specialty Hospital, Vaishali, UP

Set up and led the Liver Transplant program, serving both national and international patients with living and deceased donor transplants and complex HPB cases.

March 2018 -- December 2019

Senior Consultant & Head, Dept. of Liver Transplant & HPB Surgery

Zydus Hospitals & Healthcare Research Pvt. Ltd, Ahmedabad

Initiated the first 24x7 private liver transplant program in Gujarat, managing complex clinical cases.

May 2013 -- March 2018

Senior Consultant, Liver Transplant & Hepato-Biliary & Pancreatic Surgery

Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Mumbai

Key member in founding Mumbai's 24x7 liver transplant program, performed observational fellowship in pancreatic transplant in Oxford, UK.

April 2010 -- April 2013

Consultant, Surgical Gastroenterology & Liver Transplantation

Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi

Pioneer team member performing varied transplants (adult, pediatric, living, deceased), including India's first Living Donor Small Bowel transplant.

January 2005 -- March 2010

Assistant Professor, Department of Surgical Gastroenterology

Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad

Managed complex GI cases and trained budding surgeons at this reputed institute.

Areas of Expertise

Liver Transplantation (Living & Deceased Donor)
Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary & Gastrointestinal Surgery
Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgery
Minimally Invasive Donor Hepatectomy
Transplant Program Leadership & Development
Training & Mentoring of Surgical Teams
Complex Benign & Malignant Liver Disorders
Pancreatic Surgery & Transplantation
Pediatric Liver Transplantation
Healthcare Outreach Programs

Key Achievements & Milestones

Pioneer in Indian liver transplantation - part of teams that performed some of the earliest successful transplants in India
Established liver transplant programs at five major medical centers nationwide
Performed India's first Living Donor Small Bowel transplant at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital
Initiated first 24x7 private liver transplant program in Gujarat at Zydus Hospitals
Key member in founding Mumbai's 24x7 liver transplant program at Kokilaben Hospital
Da Vinci Certified Robotic Console Surgeon for minimally invasive procedures
Observational fellowship in pancreatic transplant at Oxford, UK
Extensive experience in both adult and pediatric liver transplantation

Ready to Consult with Dr. Vibha Varma?

With over 20 years of experience and 1,500+ successful liver transplants, Dr. Varma provides expert care for complex liver and HPB conditions.

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