Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Chennai – India
About Dr. Selvakumar Naganathan
Dr. Selvakumar Naganathan is a distinguished Liver Transplant and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB) Surgeon with over 15 years of specialized experience in managing complex liver diseases. He serves as a Senior Consultant and Clinical Lead, having performed more than 2,000 successful procedures, including living donor and deceased donor liver transplantations. His clinical practice focuses on advanced surgical interventions for liver cancer, cirrhosis, and pediatric liver conditions, utilizing both open and minimally invasive techniques.
OPD Schedule Of Dr. Selvakumar Naganathan
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Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Chennai
MON
09:00 AM - 05:30 PM
TUE
09:00 AM - 05:30 PM
WED
09:00 AM - 05:30 PM
THU
09:00 AM - 05:30 PM
FRI
09:00 AM - 05:30 PM
SAT
09:00 AM - 05:30 PM
Qualifications & Credentials
Medical Degrees
- MBBS, Thanjavur Medical College, Tamil Nadu (2001)
- MS in General Surgery, Madurai Medical College, Tamil Nadu (2007)
- DNB in Surgical Gastroenterology, Army Hospital Research and Referral, New Delhi (2011)
- Fellowship in HPB & Liver Transplantation, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi (2014)
- ECFMG Certification (Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates)
- Member, National Academy of Medical Sciences (MNAMS)
Areas of Expertise
Major Conditions Treated
- Liver Cirrhosis and End-Stage Liver Disease
- Hepatocellular Carcinoma (Liver Cancer)
- Acute and Chronic Liver Failure
- Gallbladder and Bile Duct Cancer
- Pediatric Liver Diseases (Biliary Atresia, Metabolic Disorders)
- Portal Hypertension
- Living Donor Liver Transplantation (LDLT)
- Deceased Donor Liver Transplantation (DDLT)
- Pediatric Liver Transplantation
- Complex Hepatectomies (Donor & Recipient)
- Robotic and Laparoscopic HPB Surgery
- Biliary Reconstruction and Stricture Repair
List of Disease and Treatment for which Dr. Selvakumar Naganathan can be consulted
Professional Experience
Current Affiliation
Senior Consultant & Clinical Lead, Liver Transplant & HPB Surgery, Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Chennai
Past Experience- Director & Senior Consultant, Institute of Liver Transplant & HPB Surgery, MGM Healthcare, Chennai
- Senior Consultant, Center of Liver & Biliary Sciences, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, New Delhi
- Consultant, Center of Liver & Biliary Sciences, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi
- Associate Consultant, GI Oncosurgery, Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute, New Delhi
- Consultant, Lakeshore Hospital, Cochin, Kerala
Academic & Research Contributions
- Verma S, Das LK, Naganathan S. (2023). Super-fast-track discharge of liver transplant recipients. Korean Journal of Transplantation, 37(1), 76-78.
- Naganathan S, Gupta S. (2020). Impact of Medial Reduction of the Left Lateral Segment: A Novel Technique for Living Donor Liver Transplantation for Small Pediatric Recipients. Liver Transplantation, 26(11), 1534-1538.
- Naganathan S, Varshney P, Patil N. (2020). Cystic duct patch closure of remnant bile duct in living donor hepatectomy when primary closure is difficult: An easy solution. Annals of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, 24(4), 513-517.
- Naganathan S, Nayeem M, Goyal N, Gupta S. (2016). When to Re-explore Recipients in LRLT? Journal of Gastrointestinal & Digestive System, 6, 447.
Awards & Recognitions
- Recognized for performing over 2,000 complex liver surgeries including 300+ donor hepatectomies.
- Academic Topper during medical training and DNB examinations.
- Active Member, International Liver Transplantation Society (ILTS).
- Member, International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association (IHPBA).
- Member, Liver Transplantation Society of India (LTSI).
Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Selvakumar Naganathan currently consults at Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Chennai.
Dr. Selvakumar Naganathan specializes in liver transplantation, hepatobiliary (HPB) surgery, and advanced liver disease management, including living donor liver transplants and complex liver resections.
Dr. Selvakumar Naganathan performs a wide range of advanced procedures such as living donor liver transplantation (LDLT), deceased donor liver transplantation (DDLT), complex hepatectomies, bile duct reconstruction, portal vein and hepatic artery reconstruction, and high-risk hepatobiliary surgeries.
Patients trust Dr. Selvakumar Naganathan for his extensive experience, precision-driven surgical approach, strong post-transplant results, and compassionate patient care, making him one of the best liver transplant surgeons in Chennai.
Yes. Dr. Selvakumar Naganathan regularly treats international patients seeking liver transplant surgery in India. Cancer Rounds assist with travel, visas, and treatment coordination.
Yes. Dr. Naganathan provides expert second opinions for liver transplant and complex hepatobiliary conditions, helping patients understand treatment options and surgical feasibility.
CRR (Clinical Research & Recognition) promotion focuses on advancing liver transplant outcomes through research-driven protocols and evidence-based surgical practices. Dr. Selvakumar Naganathan contributes through peer-reviewed publications, case reports, and adoption of evolving transplant techniques.
You can easily book an appointment with Dr. Selvakumar Naganathan through Cancer Rounds.
Yes. Online video consultations are available for domestic and international patients, especially for pre-transplant evaluation, second opinions, and treatment planning via Cancer Rounds.
Cancer Rounds offers end-to-end assistance to international patients consulting Dr. Selvakumar Naganathan which includes medical visa support, travel planning, accommodation, interpreter services, and a dedicated patient care manager throughout the treatment journey.
Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Chennai - India
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