Dr. Joy Varghese
Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist in Chennai
MBBS, MD General Medicine, DM Gastroenterology, Fellowship in Liver Transplantation
30+ Years
Experience
98% Recommended
(97 Ratings)
30+
Experience
(Years)
98%
Recommended
(97 Ratings)
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Dr Joy Varghese is one of the most distinguished hepatologists and liver transplant specialists in Chennai with 30 years of experience in liver disease management and transplant hepatology.
He currently serves as Director of Hepatology and Transplant Hepatology at Gleneagles Global Health City, Chennai, where he leads advanced liver care and transplant services.
If you are searching for the best hepatologist in Chennai or a trusted liver transplant specialist in Perumbakkam, Dr Varghese is among the senior-most transplant hepatologists in India and has been associated with more than 1,500 liver transplantations.
He is known for pioneering therapeutic plasma exchange in liver conditions and for his groundbreaking work in hepatitis B virus-related liver transplantation using hyperimmune plasma. He consults in English and Tamil.
Areas of Expertise
Dr Joy Varghese specialises in comprehensive hepatology and liver transplant medicine, offering advanced care for complex liver disorders and post-transplant management.
Hepatology and Liver Disease
- Chronic Liver Disease
- Cirrhosis
- Ascites
- Hepatitis B and Liver Infections
- Advanced Hepatology Care
Liver Transplantation
- Liver Transplant Evaluation
- Pre- and Post-Transplant Hepatology Care
- Hepatitis B Virus-Related Liver Transplantation
- Therapeutic Plasma Exchange
Professional Experience
Current Affiliation
- Director, Hepatology and Transplant Hepatology, Gleneagles Global Health City, Chennai
Previous Affiliations
- Program Co-Director, Apollo Hospital, Chennai
- Lead Clinician and Senior Consultant, Gleneagles Hospitals and Health City
- Assistant Professor, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Cochin
- Fellowship in Liver Transplantation, University Hospital, Essen, Germany
Credentials and Qualifications
Educational Background
- MBBS from Madurai Medical College and Hospital, Madurai in 1996
- MD in General Medicine from Madurai Medical College and Hospital, Madurai in 2004
- DM in Gastroenterology from Madurai Medical College and Hospital, Madurai in 2007
He has also completed a Fellowship in Liver Transplantation from University Hospital, Essen, Germany.
Academic and Professional Leadership
Dr Joy Varghese is the Program Director for the Liver Transplant Society of India (LTSI) Fellowship in Transplant Hepatology at Gleneagles Global Health City.
He is also the Program Director for the Fellowship in Transplant Hepatology affiliated with Tamil Nadu Dr MGR Medical University, and serves as a National Board Examiner for DNB (Gastroenterology).
Research and Publications
Dr Joy Varghese has delivered over 1,000 lectures on liver disease and liver transplantation in India and abroad. He has published more than 100 research papers in national and international journals and has authored four book chapters.
Professional Memberships
- Association of Physicians of India (API)
- Indian Society of Gastroenterology (ISG)
- Indian National Association for Study of the Liver (INASL)
- International Club of Ascites
- European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL)
- Liver Transplantation Society of India (LTSI)
- International Liver Transplantation Society (ILTS)
Medical Registration
- Tamil Nadu Medical Council (Registration No. 58284)
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Dr. Joy Varghese's Medical Specialities & Areas of Expertise
Dr. Joy Varghese performs major interventions in the following specialities:
- Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Registration Details
- Tamil Nadu Medical Council - Registration No. (58284)
Education & Achievements
- Madurai Medical College and Hospital, Madurai (MBBS)
- Madurai Medical College and Hospital, Madurai (MD General Medicine)
- Madurai Medical College and Hospital, Madurai (DM Gastroenterology)
- University Hospital, Essen, Germany (Fellowship in Liver Transplantation)
Published Papers
- Singh SP, Sahu MK, Balekuduru A, et al. A nationwide multi-centre survey of 12,500 cases of upper gastrointestinal bleeding: A report of Indian Society of Gastroenterology Task Force on acute upper gastrointestinal bleed. Indian J Gastroenterol. Published online June 1, 2026.
- Kumar A, Arora A, Sharma P, et al. Diabetes mellitus is linked to higher mortality in alcohol-related acute-on-chronic liver failure. Hepatol Int. 2025;20(1):149-162.
- Panneerselvam S, Pamarthi J, Varghese J, Nanda R, Kumar JS, Haridoss M. A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis on CLIF-C ACLF Score in Predicting Short-term Mortality in Patients with Acute on Chronic Liver Failure. Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hepatology. 2026;16(1):103193.
- Gopal P, Krishnan SK, Patcha R, Malleeswaran S, Varghese J, Reddy MS. Cystic Duct Anastomosis as a Rescue Strategy to Deal With a Separated Segment 2 Bile Duct During Right Lobe Donor Hepatectomy With Variant Biliary Anatomy. Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hepatology. 2025;15(6):102626.
- Choudhury A, Lee GH, Verma S, et al. FRI-221 APASL ACLF research consortium (AARC) liver failure score and first week(transplant window) defines the limits of medical management and time frame for liver transplant in acute on chronic liver failure patients. Journal of Hepatology. 2025;82:S153-S154.
Memberships
- Indian Society of Gastroenterology
- International Club of Ascites
- Liver Transplantation Society of India
- International Liver Transplantation Society
- Association of Physicians of India
- Indian National Association for Study of the Liver
- European Association for the Study of the Liver
Work Experience
- Director - Gleneagles Global Health City, Chennai
- Program Co-Director - Apollo Hospital, Chennai
- Assistant Professor - Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Cochin
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Dr. Joy Varghese specialises in Gastroenterology and Hepatology.
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Dr. Joy Varghese has 30 years of experience in Gastroenterology and Hepatology.
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Dr. Joy Varghese's qualifications are:
- MBBS
- MD General Medicine
- DM Gastroenterology
- Fellowship in Liver Transplantation
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