Top Liver Transplant Surgeon in Electronic City & Mahadevapura | Dr. Rajiv Lochan J

Dr. Rajiv Lochan J

Lead & Senior Consultant – Surgical Gastroenterology, HPB Surgery & Liver Transplantation

OP Timings:

Mahadevapura: Tuesday, Thursday (10 AM to 3 PM)

Qualifications & Education:

MBBS – JSS Medical College, University of Mysore, India. Third rank University of Mysore
MS (General Surgery) – Bangalore Medical College, Bangalore University. Gold Medal
FRCS (Ed) – The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
FRCS (Subspecialty HPB & Transplantation Surgery), RCS Edinburgh & CCT, UK
MD (Research) – Newcastle University, UK (Thesis: Gene-environment interaction in Pancreatic Cancer)
European Diploma in Transplantation (Hesperis Diploma)

Areas of Expertise:

Liver Transplantation (Living Donor and Deceased Donor)
Combined Liver and Multivisceral Transplantation
Complex Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB) Surgery
Liver resections in cirrhosis
Hilar cholangiocarcinoma resections
Pancreatic and Hepatocellular Cancer Management
Vascular resections in HPB Surgery
IVC tumour resections
Surgery for Retroperitoneal Sarcomas
Acute and Chronic Pancreatitis Management
Paediatric Liver Transplantation
Multi-visceral and Pancreas Transplantation
Non-blood transfusion liver transplant surgeries (Jehovah’s Witness expertise)
Ex-situ liver resections and HPB resections on bypass

Clinical Interests:

Advancing donor safety in living donor liver transplantation (LDLT)
Modulating liver reperfusion injury post-transplant
Pancreatic cancer – early diagnosis and risk factor analysis
Multimodal Treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC)
Development of high-standard, accessible liver care systems in India

Professional Experience:

Lead Consultant – HPB and Liver Transplant Surgeon, Institute of Liver & Digestive Sciences, KIMS Hospitals, Bengaluru (Present)
Lead Consultant – HPB & Liver Transplant Surgery, Manipal Hospitals, Bengaluru
Lead Consultant – Integrated Liver Care Group, Aster RV Hospital, Bengaluru
Senior Consultant – HPB & Liver Transplant Surgery, Aster CMI & Aster MedCity Hospitals
Consultant – HPB & Abdominal Transplant Surgery, BGS Global Hospital, Bengaluru
Fellow – HPB & Transplantation, Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong
Senior Fellow – HPB & Transplantation, Institute of Transplantation, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK

Research & Publications:

Over 40+ publications in international peer-reviewed journals
Authored and co-authored book chapters and academic monographs on hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery
Recipient of multiple Best Paper Awards at European and International HPB and Transplantation Congresses
Ongoing contributions to UK national guidelines on acute pancreatitis and deceased donor liver transplantation

Awards & Recognition:

Adarsha Pratibha Puraskara – Adarsha Seva Sangha, Mysore (2016)
Distinguished Alumnus Award – JSS University (2018)
Impact Guru Excellence in Healthcare Award (2022)
Most Downloaded Author Award – Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology, NATCON (2025)
Multiple International Travel Fellowships and Best Paper Awards (Tokyo, Padova, Paris, Ghent)

Professional Memberships:

Founder Member – Liver Transplantation Society of India (LTSI)
International Liver Transplant Society (ILTS)
International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association (IHPBA)
European Society of Organ Transplantation (ESOT)
Indian Association of Surgical Oncology (IASO)
Pancreatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland
Association of Surgeons of India

Languages Known:

English, Kannada, and Hindi

Dr. Rajiv Lochan J is the Lead & Senior Consultant in Surgical Gastroenterology, HPB Surgery & Liver Transplantation at KIMS Hospitals, serving Mahadevapura and Electronic City. A pioneer in high-standard accessible liver care, his extensive clinical expertise spans adult and paediatric living and deceased donor liver transplants, combined multivisceral procedures, and pancreas transplantation. He specializes in intricate oncology interventions, including IVC tumour resections, retroperitoneal sarcoma surgery, and hilar cholangiocarcinoma resections. Furthermore, Dr. Rajiv Lochan is internationally recognized for performing ex-situ liver resections on bypass, managing liver resections in cirrhosis, and pioneering specialized non-blood transfusion liver transplant surgeries for Jehovah's Witness patients.

People searching for the Best Liver Transplant Surgeon in Mahadevapura, Liver Transplant Surgeon near Electronic City, HPB Surgeon Near Me, Pancreatic Cancer Specialist in Bangalore, or Liver Cancer Surgery Specialist can consult Dr. Rajiv Lochan J for liver transplantation, pancreatic surgery, bile duct cancer treatment, hepatocellular carcinoma management, complex HPB procedures, and advanced gastrointestinal surgical care. His expertise also includes multivisceral transplantation, pancreatic disorder management, minimally invasive HPB interventions, and comprehensive treatment for complex liver, pancreas, and biliary conditions tailored to individual patient needs.