Fortis Hospital, Okhla, New Delhi – India
About Dr. Vivek Vij – Renowned Liver Transplant & Hepatobiliary Surgeon
Dr. Vivek Vij is a globally acclaimed liver transplant surgeon with over 26 years of experience. A pioneer in laparoscopic donor hepatectomy, he has performed over 4,000 liver transplants with a strong focus on donor safety and surgical precision. Dr. Vij specializes in liver failure, liver cancer, biliary tract diseases, and complex GI surgeries. Renowned for innovation and compassionate care, he has a vast international patient base and is actively involved in surgical research, global training, and advancing liver transplant protocols in India.
OPD Schedule Of Dr. Vivek Vij – Renowned Liver Transplant & Hepatobiliary Surgeon
Consultation Fees Rs. 2500 /-
Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurgaon
MON
09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
TUE
09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
WED
09:00 AM - 05:00 AM
THU
09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
FRI
09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Medical Degrees:
- MBBS – B.J.M.C, Pune
- MS – General Surgery
- Fellowships & Special Training:
- Roche Preceptorship – University of Alabama, Birmingham, USA
- Certifications & Accreditations:
- Medical Registration Verified
- Published in Liver Transplantation – First from Indian subcontinent to report laparoscopic Donor Hepatectomy
Major Diseases Treated:
- Liver Cirrhosis
- Liver Failure
- Hepatocellular Carcinoma
- Biliary Tract Cancers
- Living Donor Liver Transplant
- Pediatric & Adult Liver Transplants
- Advanced Pancreato-Biliary Surgeries
- 4000+ Liver Transplants
- Laparoscopic Donor Hepatectomy
- Complex GI & HPB Surgeries
- Current & Past Hospital Affiliations:
- Chairman – Liver Transplant, Fortis Hospital, Okhla
- Fortis Hospital, Noida & Mohali (Founder of liver transplant units)
- Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi
- Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi
- Rajendra Hospital & Medical College, Patiala
- B.J.M.C, Pune
- Key Achievements & Contributions:
- Pioneered living donor liver transplant with 100% donor safety
- Developed standardized safety protocols in liver transplant surgery
- Founder of Fortis Liver Transplant Program
- Awarded by Ministry of Health (Mongolia)
- Award of Honour – International Platforms
- Fortis International Liver Summit
- ILBS Award
- BFUHS Award
- Published Papers:
- Multiple publications in peer-reviewed international journals
- Notable: Series on Laparoscopic Donor Hepatectomy in Liver Transplantation journal
- Conference Faculty:
- Regular speaker at International Liver Transplant Society (ILTS) meetings
- Faculty at Fortis Liver Summit and national CMEs
- Books/Chapters:
- Contributor to surgical technique manuals on liver transplantation
- Language Support: English, Hindi, Punjabi
- Visa & Travel Assistance: Facilitated via Cancer rounds team
- Virtual Consultations: Available for second opinions and post-op follow-up
- Notable Impact:
- International patient base from Europe, the Middle East, and Asia
- Widely appreciated for integrity, professionalism, and surgical excellence
- Testimonials:
- “I owe my second life to Dr. Vivek Vij and his team.” – Mr. Abbas (Iraq)
- “He explained every step of my surgery and recovery with clarity.” – Mr. Rajesh Verma
- “His compassionate approach sets him apart.” – Mrs. S. Dey
- “Thanks to Dr. Vij, my father has recovered from end-stage liver disease.” – Anjali Thomas
- “A world-class surgeon with a very humble nature.” – Mr. Karim (Dubai)
- Patient-Centered Care:
- Dr. Vij emphasizes complete transparency and patient involvement. His surgical plans prioritize donor safety and long-term recipient success.
- Technology & Innovation:
- Uses state-of-the-art laparoscopic and robotic surgical tools
- Integrates regenerative medicine and basic science in surgical research
Frequently Asked Questions
→ You can call Fortis Hospital, Okhla or use the Fortis/partner health portals like Vaidam Health.
→ Yes, Dr. Vij follows a 100% donor safety protocol with 97% overall transplant success rate.
→ Typically 2–3 weeks including ICU and ward recovery.
→ Yes, he has performed several successful pediatric transplants.
→ Absolutely. Virtual pre-evaluation and second opinions are provided before travel.
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