Dr Sanjiv Saigal

Dr. Sanjiv Saigal is a globally recognized hepatologist and liver transplant expert with over 28 years of clinical excellence. He has successfully performed more than 3400 liver transplants and has been instrumental in advancing hepatology and liver transplant programs in India. A gold medalist and INLAKS Foundation Scholar, he has trained internationally and contributed over 125 indexed publications. Known for his compassionate approach, Dr. Saigal focuses on comprehensive liver care, from preventive management to highly complex transplant procedures.

Educational Qualification:

• MBBS (Gold Medalist)
• MD (Medicine) – PGI Chandigarh
• DNB (Gastroenterology) – NBE, Delhi
• DM (Gastroenterology) – GB Pant Hospital, Delhi
• MRCP – Royal College of Physicians, Edinburgh, UK
• CCST (Gastroenterology) – UK

Professional Experience:

• Principal Director & Head – Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Endoscopy, Liver Transplant and Biliary Sciences, Max Super Speciality Hospitals: Saket West & Gurgaon (Present)
• Senior Director – Hepatology & Liver Transplant, Medanta Medicity, Gurugram (2010 – 2020)
• Consultant – Hepatology & Gastroenterology, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi (2002 – 2010)

Awards and Achievements:

• INLAKS Foundation Scholar – King’s College Hospital, London, UK
• Human Care Award – 2018
• IMA Eminent Speaker – 2014
• Calcutta University Gold Medal – MBBS
• National Pfizer Award – Academic excellence
• Over 125 indexed scientific publications and numerous national/international presentations

Professional Membership:

• American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases
• Founder Member & Former Vice President – Liver Transplantation Society of India
• Education Committee Member – International Liver Transplantation Society
• Asia Pacific Association for the Study of Liver (APASL)
• Governing Council Member – Indian Association for the Study of Liver (2011–2013)
• National Academy of Medical Sciences (MAMS)
• Life Member – Indian Association for Study of Liver, Indian Society of Gastroenterology, Congress of Asian Society of Transplantation, Indian Medical Association

Publication:

• Over 125 indexed publications in national and international journals on hepatology, liver transplant, and gastrointestinal diseases