Dr. Sonal Asthana

About Dr. Sonal Asthana

Dr. Sonal Asthana is a Lead Consultant in HPB & Liver Transplant Surgery with 23+ years of clinical experience as a Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary and Multi-Organ Transplant Surgeon. He is recognised as a leading Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgeon and Liver Transplant Surgeon in Bangalore, India, with international training credentials from the United Kingdom, Canada, and India.

23+ years of clinical experience in HPB surgery and multi-organ transplantation
MRCS — Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, UK
ASTS-Accredited Multi-organ Transplant Fellowship — Edmonton, Canada
Recipient of the AASLD HPB Surgery and Liver Transplantation Award (2011)
40+ peer-reviewed scientific publications and selected for European Health Leadership Programme at INSEAD

Qualifications & Credentials

Medical Degrees

MBBS — Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Pondicherry
MS (General Surgery) — Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Pondicherry
MSc — University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
MRCS — The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Fellowships & Special Training

Multi-Organ Transplant Fellowship — Accredited by American Society of Transplant Surgeons (ASTS), University of Alberta Hospital, Edmonton, Canada
Hepatobiliary Surgery & Multi-Organ Transplant Training — St James's University Hospital, Leeds, UK (4 years)
Subspecialty Training in Surgical Oncology — All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi
Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research (AHFMR) Clinical Fellowship, 2009
European Health Leadership Programme (INSEAD), Fontainebleau, France, 2010

Certifications & Accreditations

Karnataka Medical Council Registration
Member — Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (MRCS)
Member — American Society of Transplant Surgeons (ASTS)
Member — British Transplant Society
Member — Canadian Transplant Society
Member — American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD)

Areas of Expertise

Major Conditions Treated

End-Stage Liver Disease (Cirrhosis)
Hepatocellular Carcinoma (Liver Cancer)
Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)
Pancreatic Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Hepatitis C and Post-Transplant Care
Hepatitis B
Acute Liver Failure
Bile Duct Strictures
Chronic Pancreatitis
End-Stage Kidney Disease (Transplant Coordination)
Liver Cysts and Benign Liver Tumours

Sub-specialties

Liver Transplantation: Living donor and deceased donor liver transplantation — making him a leading hepato-pancreato-biliary surgeon and liver transplant surgeon in Bangalore, India for international patients seeking the best liver transplant doctor in India.
Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB) Cancer Surgery: Complex surgical management of liver, gallbladder, biliary tract, and pancreatic cancers.
Multi-Organ Transplantation: Liver, kidney, pancreas, small bowel, and clinical islet cell transplantation — a rare credential profile in India.

Advanced Procedures & Treatments

Living Donor Liver Transplantation (LDLT)
Deceased Donor Liver Transplantation (DDLT)
Kidney Transplantation
Whole-Organ Pancreas Transplantation
Small Bowel Transplantation
Clinical Islet Cell Transplantation
Hepatic Resection (Major / Minor)
Whipple's Procedure (Pancreaticoduodenectomy)
Bile Duct Reconstruction
Pancreatic Resection (Distal Pancreatectomy)
Surgical Management of HCC
Splenectomy

List of Disease and Treatment for which Dr. Sonal Asthana can be consulted

Liver Cancer Kidney Cancer

Professional Experience

Current Affiliation

Aster CMI Hospital, Hebbal, Bangalore — Lead Consultant, HPB & Liver Transplant Surgery, Present
Aster RV Hospital, Bangalore — Consultant (Integrated Liver Care Team), Present
Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bangalore — Consultant, Present
Aster Medcity, Kochi — Senior Consultant (Liver Transplant Programme), Present

Past Affiliations

University of Alberta Hospital, Edmonton, Canada — Clinical Transplant Fellow, HPB Surgery and Multi-Organ Transplant
St James's University Hospital, Leeds, UK — Hepatobiliary Surgery & Multi-Organ Transplant Trainee (4 years)
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi — Senior Research Associate / Senior Resident, Surgical Oncology
Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research (JIPMER), Pondicherry — Chief Resident, General Surgery

Academic & Research Roles

Author — 40+ scientific publications in international peer-reviewed journals (including Hepatology, Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology, Journal of Critical Care, Pediatric Transplantation)
Selected — European Health Leadership Programme, INSEAD, Fontainebleau, France, 2010
Recipient — Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research (AHFMR) Clinical Fellowship, 2009
Recipient — Canadian Society for Transplantation (CST) grant, 2010

Key Achievements

23+ years of clinical experience with international training in UK, Canada, and India
40+ peer-reviewed publications in international journals
AASLD HPB Surgery and Liver Transplantation Award (November 2011)
Selected for European Health Leadership Programme at INSEAD, France

Awards & Recognitions

National & International Awards

American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) HPB Surgery and Liver Transplantation Award, November 2011
Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research (AHFMR) Clinical Fellowship, 2009
Canadian Society for Transplantation (CST) Grant, 2010
Nominated for the BMO Financial Group Graduate Scholarship, University of Alberta, 2010
Commonwealth Fellowship in Cancer Research, Government of India, Nominee 2002
Young Scientist Travel Grant Award (CSIR), Government of India, 2001
Department of Science and Technology (DST) Endowment Award, Government of India, 2001
Clinical Fellowship Hepatobiliary Oncology — International Association of Surgeons and Gastroenterologists (IASG), Athens, Greece

Professional Memberships

American Society of Transplant Surgeons (ASTS)
British Transplant Society
Canadian Transplant Society
American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD)
American Society of Transplantation
Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (MRCS)

Research & Publications

Published Papers (Selected)

Asthana S, Toso C, Meeberg G, et al. "The impact of sirolimus on Hepatitis C recurrence after liver transplantation." Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology. January 2011.
Karvellas CJ, McPhail M, Pink F, Asthana S, Muiesan P, Heaton N, et al. "Bloodstream infection after elective liver transplantation is associated with increased mortality in patients with cirrhosis." Journal of Critical Care. 2011.
Toso C, Asthana S, Bigam D, Shapiro J, Kneteman N. "Reassessing selection criteria for liver transplantation for hepatocellular carcinoma with the scientific registry of transplant recipients database." Hepatology. 2009 Mar;49(3):832-8.
Goldsmith P, Asthana S, Ahmad N. "Transplantation of Adult Sized Kidneys In Low Weight Paediatric Recipients Achieves Short-Term Outcomes Comparable To Size Matched Grafts." Pediatric Transplantation. 2010 Nov;14(7):919-24.
40+ peer-reviewed publications and scientific articles, with numerous abstracts and presentations at national and international meetings.

Ongoing Research & Clinical Interests

Hepatitis C management and post-transplant outcomes
Post-transplant immunosuppression strategies
Hepatocellular carcinoma surgery
Transplant epidemiology
Ischemia-reperfusion injury

Estimated Treatment Costs

Procedure / Consultation	Estimated Cost (INR)	Estimated Cost (USD)
HPB / Transplant Surgery Consultation	₹1,500 – ₹3,000	$18 – $36
Living Donor Liver Transplant (LDLT)	₹22,00,000 – ₹35,00,000	$26,400 – $42,000
Deceased Donor Liver Transplant (DDLT)	₹18,00,000 – ₹28,00,000	$21,600 – $33,600
Kidney Transplant	₹6,00,000 – ₹12,00,000	$7,200 – $14,400
Whipple's Procedure	₹6,00,000 – ₹12,00,000	$7,200 – $14,400
Hepatic Resection	₹5,00,000 – ₹10,00,000	$6,000 – $12,000
Pancreatic Resection (Distal)	₹4,50,000 – ₹8,50,000	$5,400 – $10,200
Bile Duct Reconstruction	₹3,50,000 – ₹7,00,000	$4,200 – $8,400

*Indicative estimates only. Actual costs subject to hospital pricing, case complexity, and insurance. Contact Cancer Rounds for a personalised quote.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What advanced technologies does Dr. Sonal Asthana use in Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgeon, Liver Transplant Surgeon treatment?

Dr. Sonal Asthana uses advanced clinical platforms, evidence-based diagnostic tools, modern surgical and procedural techniques, and minimally invasive technologies appropriate to each case. Virtual second opinions are available for international patients.

2. What conditions does Dr. Sonal Asthana specialize in treating?

Dr. Sonal Asthana treats a comprehensive range of conditions within Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgeon, Liver Transplant Surgeon. Detailed scope is listed in the Areas of Expertise section above. Dr. Sonal Asthana is widely regarded as a leading Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgeon in Bangalore, India.

3. How do I book an appointment with Dr. Sonal Asthana?

Appointments with Dr. Sonal Asthana can be booked directly through the Cancer Rounds website or by contacting their international patient department for priority scheduling.

4. Can international patients receive treatment from Dr. Sonal Asthana?

Yes. Cancer Rounds provides full assistance for international patients seeking treatment from Dr. Sonal Asthana, including medical visa invitation letters, airport transfers, and local accommodation coordination.

5. What support is available for international patients?

International patients benefit from a dedicated concierge service provided by Cancer Rounds, including language interpretation, financial counselling, and pre-travel virtual consultations to review medical records before arrival.

6. Does Dr. Sonal Asthana offer second opinions for Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgeon, Liver Transplant Surgeon cases?

Yes. Second opinion consultations can be arranged via Cancer Rounds for patients who wish to review their diagnosis or treatment plan with an expert Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgeon, Liver Transplant Surgeon specialist in Bangalore, India.

About Dr. Sonal Asthana