Dr. Varun Mahabaleshwar

Dr Varun Mahabaleshwar is a liver transplant surgeon in Bangalore with 11 years of experience in advanced hepatobiliary care. He holds ASI, IHPBA, LTSI, and ILTS memberships, reflecting strong peer recognition in transplant surgery.

Patients searching for a liver transplant specialist in Bangalore, an HPB surgeon in Bangalore, or expert care for liver cancer surgery in Bangalore will find Dr Mahabaleshwar offering comprehensive surgical expertise.

His dual fellowship background places him among a select group of surgeons trained to manage the full spectrum of liver disease.

He consults in English and Hindi, ensuring clear communication with patients across diverse backgrounds.

Specialty Areas and Treatments

Dr Varun Mahabaleshwar manages the full range of liver, biliary, and pancreatic conditions through advanced minimally invasive and open surgical approaches.

Liver Transplant Surgery in Bangalore

Dr Varun's transplant practice covers both standard and highly complex indications across adult and paediatric patients:

• Live Donor Liver Transplantation
• Deceased Donor Liver Transplantation
• Liver Transplantation for Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC)
• ABO Incompatible Liver Transplantation
• Paediatric Liver Transplantation
• Management of Early Allograft Dysfunction
• Management of Small for Size Syndrome
• Transplant Immunology

ABO Incompatible Liver Transplantation and the management of Early Allograft Dysfunction are highly specialised sub-domains. These require technical precision combined with deep immunological expertise, going well beyond routine transplant practice.

Hepatobiliary and HPB Surgery in Bangalore

Dr Mahabaleshwar offers surgical management for complex hepatobiliary and pancreatic conditions, including:

• Hilar Cholangiocarcinoma surgery (bile duct cancers at the liver hilum)
• Hepatectomy for liver tumours
• Whipple's Procedure for pancreatic and periampullary conditions
• Liver resection for primary and metastatic liver cancers

Hilar Cholangiocarcinoma is widely regarded as one of the most surgically demanding of all abdominal cancers, requiring meticulous planning and advanced HPB expertise.

Surgical Gastroenterology

Dr Mahabaleshwar's surgical gastroenterology practice covers the broader spectrum of GI and HPB conditions linked to liver, biliary, and pancreatic disease.

Credentials and Trust Signals

Dr Varun Mahabaleshwar's academic and clinical qualifications include:

• MBBS
• MS (General Surgery)
• Fellowship in HPB Surgery
• Fellowship in Liver Transplantation and Regenerative Medicine

His dual fellowship training in Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB) Surgery and Liver Transplantation and Regenerative Medicine is a strong marker of subspecialty expertise. This combination prepares him for both advanced liver resection and live donor as well as deceased donor transplantation.

Dr Mahabaleshwar has authored a clinical blog titled "Are You a Cirrhotic? When Should You Consider a Liver Transplant?" published by Narayana Health, reflecting his role in patient education and clinical thought leadership.

Professional Memberships

Dr Varun Mahabaleshwar holds the following council registrations and society memberships:

• Delhi Medical Council
• Haryana Medical Council
• Karnataka Medical Council
• Life Member, Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
• Life Member, Indian Chapter of International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association (IHPBA)
• Founder Member, Liver Transplantation Society of India (LTSI)
• Associate Member, International Liver Transplantation Society (ILTS)
• Regular Member, iLDLT Group

His Founder Membership in LTSI signals an early and sustained contribution to establishing liver transplantation as a structured specialty within India. Regular membership in the iLDLT Group reflects a specialist focus on live donor liver transplantation.

Current Hospital Affiliations in Bangalore

Dr Varun Mahabaleshwar currently practises as a consultant at two centres within the Narayana Health network:

• Mazumdar Shaw Medical Center, Bommasandra, Bangalore
• Narayana Clinic, Haralur Road, Bangalore

Mazumdar Shaw Medical Center is recognised as one of India's leading multi-organ transplant facilities

About Narayana Health, Bangalore

Narayana Health is one of India's most trusted hospital networks. Its Mazumdar Shaw Medical Center, Bommasandra, Bangalore is a nationally recognised centre for liver transplant surgery and HPB surgery in Bangalore.

The hospital offers dedicated gastro sciences infrastructure, advanced ICU support, and an integrated transplant programme covering live donor and deceased donor cases.

Research and Academic Contributions

Dr Varun Mahabaleshwar contributes to clinical education through patient-focused medical writing. His blog on liver cirrhosis and the timing of liver transplant, published by Narayana Health, helps patients understand when transplant evaluation becomes clinically appropriate.

His Founder Membership in LTSI and active participation in the iLDLT Group position him within a national academic network shaping the future of live donor liver transplantation in India.

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