DR. SANJAY KUMAR YADAV
Dr. Sanjay Kumar Yadav
Hepato-Pancreatic-Biliary and Liver Transplant surgeon
Dr. Sanjay Kumar Yadav is a dedicated and accomplished Hepato-Pancreatic-Biliary and Liver Transplant surgeon with extensive experience in liver transplantation and complex hepatobiliary surgery. He is known for his expertise in living and deceased donor liver transplantation, with a strong focus on patient safety, ethical practice, and long-term outcomes.
He currently serves as a senior consultant surgeon at Narayana Health, Gurugram. Dr. Yadav combines refined surgical skills with sound clinical judgment, particularly in high-risk conditions such as acute-on-chronic liver failure, end-stage liver disease, and hepatocellular carcinoma. He believes in a multidisciplinary, patient-centered approach and is deeply committed to compassionate care, transparent communication, and donor safety.
Dr. Yadav has performed over 1,000
living donor surgeries
With a decade of experience as a Liver Transplant Surgeon and Hepatobiliary surgeon, he has carried out more than and involving the liver, gall bladder, and bile ducts.
Masterful History
Associate Consultant, Hepato-pancreatico-biliary (HPB) and Liver Transplantation
Duration: 3 years
Medanta Institute of Liver Transplantation and Regenerative Medicine, Medanta, The Medicity, Sector- 38, Gurgaon, 122001, India
Consultant, Hepato-pancreatico-biliary (HPB) and Liver Transplantation
Duration: 1 years
Medanta Institute of Liver Transplantation and Regenerative Medicine, Medanta, The Medicity, Sector- 38, Gurgaon, 122001, India
Established HPB & Liver Transplant unit at Chitwan Medical College
and performed 6 Living Donor Liver transplant in Nepal.
Served as
Associate Professor of Surgery, Chief of HPB and Liver Transplant Unit,
Chitwan Medical Collage, Nepal
A Pioneer in
Hepato-Pancreatic-Biliary
and Liver Transplant
Dr. Yadav and his team currently conduct approximately 10–12 liver transplant procedures each month, maintaining a success rate of 95%, which aligns with outcomes at leading centers globally. In addition to referrals from across India, the institute also manages cases originating from South Asia, Nepal, the Middle East, and Africa.
Dr. Yadav has authored more than 50 original scientific articles on liver transplantation, published in renowned international journals such as Liver Transplantation and Transplant International. His research covers topics including hepatocellular carcinoma, acute-on-chronic liver failure, and cholangiocarcinoma. He also pioneered the technique of Ex Vivo Organ Perfusion for deceased donor liver transplantation.
Academic Foundation
More than a decade of saving lives &
providing a greater service
Dr. Yadav with his team has completed the highest number of liver transplants for Nepali patients in both Nepal and India.
In 2018, Dr. Yadav received special recognition from the International Liver Transplant Society (ILTS). He established the Liver Transplant Center at Chitwan Medical College in Bharatpur, Nepal, and currently performs liver transplants at Nepal Medicity in Kathmandu.
Honourable Mentions
- Certificate of Merit in First Year MBBS Final Exam
- Certificate of Merit in Second Year MBBS Final Exam
- Travel Award in ILTS 2018(Portugal)
- Travel Award in ISLS 2018 (Seoul, South Korea)
- Best Poster Award in ISLS 2018 (Seoul, South Korea)
- Best Video Award in Indian Association of Surgical Gastroenterology in 2019 (New Delhi, India)
Key Publications
Areas of Expertise
The success of a liver transplant relies on coordinated efforts among diverse medical professionals. The surgical team, led by experts such as Dr. Sanjay K Yadav, oversees the operative procedure, while additional specialists fulfill vital responsibilities throughout the process.
Liver Transplantation
Expertise in both cadaveric and living-donor liver transplantation for patients with end-stage liver disease
Hepatobiliary Oncology
Surgical management of liver, gallbladder, and bile duct cancers using the latest oncological protocols
Pancreatic Surgery
Complex procedures including the Whipple operation and distal pancreatectomy for benign and malignant conditions
Cirrhosis Management
Comprehensive care for complications of cirrhosis, including portal hypertension surgery
Clinical Trials
Access to pioneering treatments through participation in international surgical research trials
Pediatric Liver Transplantation
Both cadaveric and living-donor liver transplantation for kids going through liver complications at young age