About Vaibhaw Kumar

Dr. Vaibhaw Kumar is a leading Liver Transplant Surgeon in India and Director of Liver Transplant & GI Surgery at Paras Health, Gurugram, with 15+ years of experience in advanced liver transplant surgery and HPB surgery. He has been involved in 2,000+ liver transplants and complex hepatobiliary procedures, specialising in living donor liver transplant, paediatric liver transplant, liver cancer treatment, and robotic liver surgery. He is highly experienced in managing end-stage liver disease, cirrhosis treatment, acute liver failure, hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), bile duct cancer, and pancreatic tumours, delivering advanced, minimally invasive surgical care with strong long-term outcomes.

Professional Journey

Dr. Vaibhaw Kumar is the Director of Liver Transplant & GI Surgery at Paras Health, Gurugram, specialising in liver transplant surgery, liver cancer treatment, and hepatobiliary (HPB) surgery. With over 15 years of experience, he has been actively involved in 2,000+ liver transplant procedures, including complex adult and paediatric cases.

His expertise includes Living Donor Liver Transplant, Deceased Donor Liver Transplant, ABO-Incompatible Liver Transplant, Combined Liver–Kidney Transplant, liver tumour surgery, gallbladder cancer surgery, and minimally invasive GI surgery. He also specialises in robotic liver surgery and advanced HPB oncology procedures, focusing on safer surgery, faster recovery, and improved survival outcomes.

Dr. Kumar remains committed to delivering ethical, evidence-based liver transplant treatment in Gurugram, with personalised patient care and structured long-term transplant follow-up support.

Work Experience

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Director - Liver Transplant Paras Health, Gurugram, Haryana 2024 - Present
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Senior Consultant - Liver Transplant Fortis Memorial Research Institute (FMRI), Gurugram 2022 - 2024
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Senior Consultant - Liver Transplant Metro Hospitals & Heart Institutes, Faridabad, Haryana 2021 - 2022
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Consultant - Liver Transplant Nanavati Max Super Speciality Hospital, Mumbai 2019 - 2021
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Consultant - Liver Transplant Medanta - The Medicity, Gurugram 2018 - 2019
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Consultant - Liver Transplant Apollo Hospitals, Delhi 2016 - 2018

Areas of Expertise

Liver Transplant

Liver Transplant

Liver Resection Surgery

Liver Resection Surgery

Minimally Invasive Surgery

Minimally Invasive Surgery

Bile Duct Surgery

Bile Duct Surgery

Gastrointestinal Surgery

Gastrointestinal Surgery

Ablation Therapies

Ablation Therapies

Hospital & Institutional Affiliations

Paras Health, Gurugram, Haryana

Paras Health, Gurugram, Haryana

Fortis Memorial Research Institute (FMRI), Gurugram, Haryana

Fortis Memorial Research Institute (FMRI), Gurugram, Haryana

Metro Hospitals & Heart Institutes, Faridabad, Haryana

Metro Hospitals & Heart Institutes, Faridabad, Haryana

Nanavati Max Super Speciality Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra

Nanavati Max Super Speciality Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra

Medanta - The Medicity, Gurugram, Haryana

Medanta - The Medicity, Gurugram, Haryana

Apollo Hospitals, Delhi

Apollo Hospitals, Delhi

A Message to My Patients

"Facing liver disease or the need for a liver transplant can be overwhelming. My commitment is to provide advanced liver transplant care, honest guidance, and clear communication at every step. Together, we will focus on restoring your health, strength, and quality of life."

— Dr. Vaibhaw Kumar

What Patients Say About Dr. Vaibhaw Kumar

"When we were told that a liver transplant was necessary, we felt scared and confused. Dr. Vaibhaw Kumar explained every step of the process with patience and clarity. His confidence, surgical expertise, and compassionate approach made a difficult journey much easier for our family. We always felt supported, from evaluation to recovery."

Education & Training

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Education

Foundation of medical expertise

MBBS

Government Medical College, Nagpur - 2004

MS

University College of Medical Sciences (UCMS), Delhi - 2011

MCh

Institute of Liver & Biliary Sciences (ILBS), New Delhi - 2016

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Fellowship & Training

Advanced specialization and skills

Fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery

Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo-Surgeons (IAGES)

Recognitions & Contributions

U.K. Srivastava Gold Medal - 2013 Best Outgoing Postgraduate (Delhi University)

Awarded for outstanding academic excellence and surgical performance during postgraduate training

I.R. Award (2012) - 2013 Association of Surgeons of Great Britain & Ireland

Honoured for academic contribution and excellence in surgical research and presentation at an international platform

Contributor to India - 2019s Largest Public Sector Liver Transplant Unit

Played a key role in establishing and scaling one of the country 2019s largest liver transplant programs, contributing to 2,000+ liver transplants and complex HPB surgeries

Author of 20+ National & International Publications

Published extensively in reputed journals and delivered invited faculty lectures at national surgical conferences

Professional Memberships

  • verified_user Liver Transplant Society of India (LTSI)
  • verified_user International Liver Transplant Society (ILTS)
  • verified_user International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association (IHPBA)
  • verified_user Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
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