Dr. Karthik Mathivanan

• MBBS- Sri Ramachandra Medical University, Chennai (2000 - 2005)
• DNB (General Surgery) - Voluntary Health Services Hospital, Chennai (2008 - 2010))

• Fellowship in Liver Transplant and Hepatobiliary Surgery, Medanta Institute of Liver Transplant, New Delhi (2014)

• Liver Transplant
• Acute Liver Failure
• Elderly Recipients
• Recipients with BMI Extremes

• ABO-Incompatible Transplant
• Swap Transplant
• Domino Transplant

• Split Liver Transplant

• Program Director, MIOT International, (2024 - Present)

• Liver Transplant Surgeon, Liver India, (2019 - Present)

• Associate Director, Liver and Multiorgan Transplant Programme, MGM Healthcare (2020 - 2024)
• Head & Clinical Lead, Institute of Liver Sciences, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute (2019 - 2020)
• Consultant, Liver and Multiorgan Transplant, Apollo Hospitals (2018 - 2019)
• Consultant, Institute of Liver and Regenerative Medicine, Medanta - The Medcity Hospitals (2015 - 2018)
• Junior Consultant, Apollo Hospitals (2013 - 2014)

National and International Awards: 

• Most Trusted Liver transplant Surgeon Chennai, Golden Aim Conference & Awards for Excellence & Leadership in Healthcare.
• Youngest transplant surgeon to receive the travel grant award from the International Liver Transplant Society, Seoul, South Korea.
• Outstanding Community Awareness and Selfless Service Award in the field of Liver Health & Transplant, Dr. Sangeetha Health & Educational Group. 

Published Papers in Medical Journals: 

Dr. Karthik Mathivanan has contributed to many National and International Medical Journals through his publications. 

Patient Testimonials

• “We travelled to MIOT Hospital for my husband’s liver transplant, Dr. Karthik Mathivanan’s expertise and guidance gave us confidence. Indeed, he is truly one of the best liver transplant surgeons in India.” – A. Yusuf

• “Dr. Karthik Mathivanan’s skill in treating my cirrhosis through advanced hepatobiliary care helped me recover faster. I highly recommend him as a top liver transplant specialist in South India.” – R. Kumar 

• “My father’s minimally invasive liver surgery was seamless and successful under Dr. Karthik’s care. He is undoubtedly among the leading HPB and liver transplant doctors in Chennai.” – S. Priya

Risk-Smart Approach: Dr. Karthi Matthivanan specializes in managing high-risk cases such as acute liver failure, elderly liver transplants through a very meticulous evaluation, and advanced surgical planning for safer outcomes. 

Recover Focused: Dr. Karthik’s philosophy emphasizes on minimizing post-transplant complications, improving long-term liver function and enhancing quality of life through structured rehabilitation and consistent follow-up, making him a trusted expert in liver transplant and HPB surgery in Chennai.

Treatment costs differ depending on the disease complexity, treatment strategy and hospital stay duration. Below mentioned are the approximate costs of Dr. Karthik Mathivanan’s commonly performed procedures: 

For scheduling an appointment or to know consultation fees, you can connect with the Cancer Rounds Team.

For International patients choosing Dr. Karthik Mathivanan, Cancer Rounds provides end-to-end support. Our key services include:

• Travel & Visa Assistance: Complete travel support with visa processing, flight bookings and arranging smooth local transportation.

1. Language & Interpretation Support: Professional multilingual interpreters to assist patients communicate clearly with doctors and avoid language barriers.
2. Accommodation Arrangements: Assistance in finding safe, clean and comfortable lodging options close to the hospital for patients and their families.
3. Virtual Medical Review: Online consultations that allow patients to share reports, discuss treatment plans before they travel to India.

• Patient Coordinator: A personal care manager from the CRR team who oversees the entire treatment journey.