Dr. Vinay Kumar B R

Dr Vinay Kumar B R is a highly trained gastroenterologist and hepatologist in Bangalore with 14 years of experience in complex liver disease management, advanced endoscopic procedures, and liver transplant care.

He holds a DM in Hepatology from the Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS), New Delhi, one of India's most specialised liver disease institutions, and an MD in General Medicine from the Institute of Medical Sciences, BHU, Varanasi.

Patients looking for a hepatologist in Bangalore for liver failure management, TIPS, or ERCP will find that Dr Vinay Kumar B R brings a strong academic foundation and hands-on experience from managing over 100 liver transplants annually and performing more than 1,000 endoscopic procedures.

He consults in English, Kannada, Hindi, and Telugu.

Specialty Areas and Treatments

Liver Disease and Hepatology

Dr Vinay Kumar B R has dedicated subspecialty training in hepatology and manages the full spectrum of acute and chronic liver conditions with a structured, protocol-based approach.

• Acute-on-Chronic Liver Failure (ACLF) management
• Decompensated Cirrhosis and chronic liver disease complications
• Fatty Liver Disease and Alcohol-Related Liver Disease
• Refractory Ascites management
• TIPS (Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt)
• Plasma Exchange for liver failure
• HCC (Hepatocellular Carcinoma) and Cholangiocarcinoma management

Liver Transplant Care

Dr Vinay Kumar B R has hands-on involvement in pre-operative and post-operative management of liver transplant patients, including immunosuppression and complication management.

• Liver Transplant Pre-Operative Evaluation and Workup
• Post-transplant immunosuppression management
• Management of rejection, biliary, and technical complications
• Long-term post-transplant follow-up and monitoring

Advanced Endoscopy and ERCP

Dr Vinay Kumar B R has performed over 1,000 diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures, including complex emergency cases.

• Diagnostic and Therapeutic Endoscopy
• Emergency Therapeutic Endoscopy for gastrointestinal bleeding
• ERCP and Biliary Stenting

Gastrointestinal and Pancreatic Conditions

Dr Vinay also manages a broad range of gastrointestinal and pancreatic conditions alongside his hepatology practice.

• Pancreatic Disease management
• Gallbladder Stone and Gallbladder Malignancy
• General gastroenterology conditions

Credentials and Trust Signals

Academic Qualifications

• MBBS, M S Ramaiah Medical College, Bengaluru (2012)
• MD General Medicine, Institute of Medical Sciences, BHU, Varanasi (2016)
• DM Hepatology, Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences, New Delhi

Research and Publications

• Acute-on-Chronic Liver Failure: Terminology, Mechanisms and Management, Clinical and Molecular Hepatology (2023)
• Comparative Metabolome Analysis Reveals Higher Potential of Haemoperfusion Adsorption in Providing Favourable Outcome in ACLF Patients, Liver International (2024)
• Acute-on-Chronic Liver Failure (ACLF): The Kyoto Consensus, Steps from Asia, Hepatology International (2025)
• The Efficacy and Safety of Hemoperfusion and Plasma Exchange in Patients with ACLF (ACHE-PELIS), Oral Abstract, Hepatology (November 2020)
• Efficacy and Safety of Early TIPS in the Management of Cirrhosis with Recurrent Ascites, Oral Abstract, Hepatology (November 2020)
• Bile in Blood Predicts Higher Risk of Organ Failure and Mortality in Patients with ACLF, Poster Abstract, Hepatology (October 2021)
• Additional publications in ICMR, Indian Journal of Research, RSSDI, Blood Journal, and Hepatology Journal

Book Chapters

• Interpretation of Genetics in Diabetes Mellitus, Fundamentals of Diabetes, Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (2016)
• Chapter in Textbook of Liver Transplantation, Paras Medical Publisher (2023)

Awards and Recognition

• Presented research at AASLD (American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases) global meetings
• Active contributor to national and international hepatology guidelines and consensus papers

Professional Memberships

• American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases

Current Hospital Affiliations

Dr Vinay Kumar B R currently sees patients at the following hospitals in Bangalore:

• Fortis Hospital, Cunningham Road, Bangalore
• BGS Gleneagles Global Hospital, Kengeri, Bangalore

Book an Appointment with Dr Vinay Kumar B R in Bangalore

If you are looking for a trusted hepatologist or gastroenterologist in Bangalore for liver disease, liver transplant care, or advanced endoscopy, Dr Vinay Kumar B R is available for consultations at two locations in the city. To check consultation fees and book a priority appointment, visit HexaHealth for a smooth and straightforward booking experience.