Dr. Prof Darius F Mirza

About Dr. Prof Darius F Mirza

Dr. Prof Darius F Mirza, surgeon is a distinguished liver transplant expert in India renowned for pioneering complex HPB and transplant procedures. With over three decades of experience and more than 5,000 liver transplants, 2500 liver resections and 1400 pancreatic resections performed in adults and children worldwide, Dr. Mirza combines surgical precision with compassionate care.

Patients can easily schedule a Dr. Prof Darius F Mirza appointment via Cancer Rounds. Recognised globally, Dr. Mirza‘s commitment to surgical innovation, including donor expansion, liver splitting, machine perfusion, and pediatric transplantation, continues to transform patient outcomes in India and beyond. Dr. Mirza is a Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB) Surgeon.

Medical Degrees:

MBBS – Seth G.S. Medical College, Mumbai, 1984
MS (General Surgery) – KEM Hospital, Mumbai, 1989
FRCS (Edinburgh & Glasgow) – Royal College of Surgeons, 1993–94
DSS, MS – additional UK-based HPB qualification

Fellowships & Special Training:

Registrar/Fellow in Vienna, Birmingham, Newcastle, and UK’s leading transplant centres (since 1986)

Certifications & Accreditations:

Fellowships with FRCS (Edinburgh & Glasgow)
Secretary, European Liver & Intestinal Transplant Association (ELITA, 2001–2005)
BTS committee member (2015–2017)
Professional memberships include ESOT, IHPBA, ILTS, BTS, AUGIS, ITA, ISOT, and ISGE

Major Procedures:

Adult & Pediatric Liver & Intestine Transplantation
Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Cancer Resections
Laparoscopic HPB Surgery, Bile Duct Strictures, Portal Hypertension, Jaundice, Hepatitis A–D management

Sub-specialties:

Liver splitting, segmental grafts, machine-perfusion, donor expansion
Complex portal hypertension surgeries, pediatric parenchymal resections

Current & Past Hospital Affiliations:Current:

Senior Consultant, HPB & Multi-Organ Transplant – Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai

Past:

Consultant Surgeon – Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham
Consultant Surgeon - Freeman Hospital, Newcastle
Senior lecturer in surgery at University of Newcastle

Academic & Research Roles:

Clinical lead & senior academic trainer in UK transplant units since 1996

Key Achievements & Contributions:

Performed over 5,000 liver transplants & 2,500 liver resections
Introduced liver-splitting, machine perfusion, living-donor & pediatric transplants in UK & India
He has contributed to several learned society committees and NHSBT offices including: Liver Advisory Group to NHS Blood and Transplant, the founding chair of the Liver Intestine Subgroup and the founding Chair of the Bowel Advisory Group (BAG) to NHS Blood and Transplant (2010-15).

He was also the Lead Cancer Clinician for HPB surgery from 2009-2016.
He chaired the West Midlands supra regional HPB Cancer Network from 2004-2010.
Outstanding contribution to European Liver and Intestine Transplant Association (2016)
He was also elected for a term as Secretary of the European Liver and Intestinal Transplant Association (ELITA/ESOT) in 2003 and co-organised the 13th Intestinal Transplant Association symposium in Oxford (2013).
Outstanding contribution to European Liver and Intestine Transplant Association (2016)

Publications:Over 270 Medline/PubMed-indexed articles and 25+ book chapters in HPB and transplant surgery

“Normothermic ex‑situ liver preservation: the new gold standard”
“Ex Situ Arterial Reconstruction During Normothermic Perfusion of the Liver”
“Transplantation of Discarded Livers Following Viability Testing with Normothermic Machine Perfusion”

Clinical Trials Participation:

Contributions to multicenter projects and surgical innovation trials in HPB and transplant domains (machine perfusion, marginal donors, split-liver, segmental grafts)

Notable Cases Handled: Successfully performed complex pediatric and adult liver transplantations, including babies as young as 6.5 kg Patient Testimonials:“Dr. Darius F Mirza provided expert, compassionate care during my father’s liver transplant; his clear communication and skill made the process smooth and reassuring”“Dr. Mirza patiently answered all questions and offered unmatched transplantation expertise, making us feel supported and confident throughout a difficult time.”“We chose Dr. Mirza for my mother’s liver surgery due to his excellent reputation—the surgery was a success and his dedication gave us peace of mind.”

Patient-Centered Care: Dr. Mirza emphasizes empathy, transparent decision-making, and careful post-op planning, ensuring each transplant journey is personalized.Technology & Innovation: Pioneering advanced techniques like liver splitting, segmental grafts, machine-perfusion preservation, and improved donor protocols to elevate outcomes.

Treatment Type	Estimated Cost Range (INR)	Estimated Cost Range (USD)
MRI Brain/Spine (single area)	₹9,000 – ₹20,000	$110 – $240
Gamma Knife Radiosurgery (Brain tumors/AVM/SRS)	₹4,00,000 – ₹7,50,000	$4,800 – $9,000
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (single level)	₹2,50,000 – ₹5,00,000	$3,000 – $6,000

International patients seeking treatment with Dr. Prof. Darius F Mirza, a top liver transplant surgeon in India, can connect with Cancer Rounds for all the medical assistance, including:

Virutal or in-person consultation
Visa and travel assistance
Language support, etc.

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Prof. Darius F Mirza surgeon utilizes advanced technologies such as minimally invasive liver transplant surgery, robotic surgery, liver resection techniques, and cutting-edge treatment for liver diseases to ensure the best outcomes.

Dr. Prof. Darius F Mirza is a leading hepato-pancreatic surgeon and specializes in liver cancer (Hepatocellular carcinoma), biliary cancers, and cancers related to liver diseases that require liver transplant or surgical intervention.

You can schedule an appointment with Dr. Prof. Darius F Mirza via Cancer Rounds.

Yes, Dr. Prof. Darius F Mirza treats international patients, and Cancer Rounds provides full assistance, including visa support, travel arrangements, and accommodation.

International patients can receive visa facilitation, airport transfers, accommodation arrangements, and 24/7 concierge services when receiving treatment with Dr. Prof. Darius F Mirza.

Yes, Dr. Prof. Darius F Mirza offers second opinions for liver cancer treatment, providing expert advice based on the patient’s medical history and reports.