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
Areas of Expertise
Liver Transplant
Liver Resection Surgery
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Bile Duct Surgery
Gastrointestinal Surgery
Ablation Therapies
Hospital & Institutional Affiliations
Paras Health, Gurugram, Haryana
Fortis Memorial Research Institute (FMRI), Gurugram, Haryana
Metro Hospitals & Heart Institutes, Faridabad, Haryana
Nanavati Max Super Speciality Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Medanta - The Medicity, Gurugram, Haryana
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."
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
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
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)
