Dr. Sanjiv Saigal

Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Endoscopy, Liver Transplant Surgeon

Dr. Sanjiv Saigal

Principal Director & Hepatology & Liver Transplant Medicine Head

31+ years of experience
MBBS, MD, MAMS, DM,DNB
Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket - India

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    Dr. Sanjiv Saigal

    Major Liver & HPB Conditions Treated:
    • Liver Cirrhosis
    • Portal Hypertension
    • Acute-on-Chronic Liver Failure (ACLF)
    • Viral Hepatitis (Hepatitis B & C)
    • Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD/NASH)
    • Alcoholic Liver Disease
    • Hepatocellular Carcinoma
    • Cholangiocarcinoma
    Sub-specialties:
    • Liver Transplantation – Adult living-donor and deceased-donor transplants with >90% success rates
    • Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB) Surgery – Advanced surgeries for liver, pancreas, and biliary tract diseases
    • Endoscopic & Interventional Hepatology – Pancreatobiliary endoscopy and non-invasive liver disease management
    • Multidisciplinary Liver Cancer Care – Integrated oncologic care for liver malignancies
    Advanced Procedures Performed:
    • Living & Deceased Donor Liver Transplantation
    • Complex HPB Resections (Liver, Bile Duct, Pancreas)
    • Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) & EUS-guided procedures
    • Management of Post-Transplant Complications
    • Portal Hypertension Interventions (TIPS and variceal therapy)

    Qualifications & Credentials

    Medical Degrees:
    • MBBS, 1989, MBBS (Gold Medalist) - Calcutta National Medical College and Hospital
    • MD (Internal Medicine), PGIMER Chandigarh, 1991-94
    Postgraduate Education:
    • MAMS, 2010, Royal College of Physicians, London
    • MRCP, 1999, Royal College of Physicians, London
    • DM (Gastroenterology), Govind Ballabh Pant Hospital, University of Delhi, 1995-98
    • DNB, 1996, National Borad of Examinations Ministry of Health Government of India
    Advanced Training:
    • MRCP – Royal College of Physicians, Edinburgh (1999) 
    • Liver Transplant Fellowship – King’s College Hospital, London (1999–2001) 
    • CCST – Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training in Gastroenterology, UK (2005) 
    Memberships & Fellowships:
    • American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD)
    • International Liver Transplantation Society (ILS) – Founding Member; Education Committee Member
    • Liver Transplantation Society of India – Vice President (2020)
    • Asia-Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver (APASL)
    • MAMS (Membership), National Academy of Medical Sciences, New Delhi (2010)
    • Indian Association for the Study of Liver (IASL); Indian Society of Gastroenterology; Indian Medical Association.

    Professional Experience

    Current Affiliations:
    • Principal Director & Head, Hepatology & Liver Transplant Medicine – Max Super Specialty Hospital, Delhi (2021–Present)
    Past Affiliations:
    • Senior Director – Medanta, Gurgaon (2019–2020)
    • Head – Transplant Hepatology & Digestive Sciences – Medanta (2012–2019)
    • Consultant Hepatologist – Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Delhi (2002–2010)
    • Clinical Fellow – King’s College Hospital, London (1999–2001)
    Academic & Leadership Roles: Governing council member, INASL; Contributor to national hepatology/task force guidelines Key Achievements & Contributions
    • 3,400+ Liver Transplants: Among the highest individual counts in India 
    • Established India’s First Transplant Hepatology Program with integrated donor-recipient care at India
    • Mentorship & Leadership: Spearheaded liver transplant programs across top Indian hospitals including Max and Medanta
    • Philanthropic Award: Human Care Award (2018); INLAKS Foundation Scholar at King’s College London; National Pfizer Award & Calcutta University Gold Medal l

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