Dr. Vivek Vij

Overview

Dr. Vivek Vij is a pioneering liver transplant surgeon in India known for his contributions to living donor liver transplantation and hepatobiliary sciences. He currently serves as Chairman of Liver Transplant and Hepatobiliary Sciences at Fortis Group of Hospitals. He is recognized for developing donor safety protocols and advancing liver transplant practices with strong emphasis on patient outcomes, safety, training, and research.

• ✔25+ years of experience in liver transplantation and hepatobiliary surgery
• ✔Chairman – Liver Transplant and Hepatobiliary Sciences at Fortis Group
• ✔Pioneer in living donor liver transplantation
• ✔Developed structured donor safety protocols
• ✔Performed 4000+ liver transplants with team involvement
• ✔Strong focus on training, research, and academic excellence

Detailed Experience

Dr. Vivek Vij has over two decades of experience in liver transplantation and hepatobiliary surgery with expertise in complex transplant procedures and multidisciplinary management of liver diseases. He has played a major role in establishing structured transplant protocols and training programs. He was also selected for international transplant training and has mentored numerous healthcare professionals in transplant sciences.

• ✔Chairman – Liver Transplant and Hepatobiliary Sciences, Fortis Group Hospitals
• ✔Pioneer in living donor liver transplantation in India
• ✔Selected for Roche Preceptorship Training Program at University of Alabama, Birmingham, USA (2005)
• ✔Leads fellowship and transplant training programs
• ✔Mentored 50+ surgeons and paramedical professionals
• ✔Extensive experience in multidisciplinary transplant care

Qualifications

• ✔MBBS
• ✔MS (General Surgery)
• ✔MRCS (Edinburgh)
• ✔DNB

Clinical Focus

• ✔Living Donor Liver Transplantation
• ✔Liver Disease Management
• ✔Hepatobiliary Surgery
• ✔Complex Liver Procedures
• ✔Transplant Safety Protocols
• ✔Multidisciplinary Liver Care
• ✔High-Risk Liver Disease Cases

Research & Publications

• ✔Authored 50+ national and international publications and scientific presentations
• ✔Research focus on living donor liver transplantation and liver disease management
• ✔Published work in leading journals including:
• ✔American Journal of Transplantation
• ✔Liver Transplantation
• ✔Other peer-reviewed international journals