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Best transplant surgeons in Chennai: TOP 5 doctors

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V. Chandrasekar

  • 4 Good • 7 reviews
  • India, Chennai, Global Hospital Chennai

  • Dr. V. Chandrasekar specializes in transplantology at Global Hospital Chennai, a leading center for organ transplants.

    • Expertise in kidney and liver transplant procedures
    • Works with advanced transplant techniques
    • Part of a multidisciplinary transplant team
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Lung transplant
$90,000 - $97,000
Heart and lungs transplant
$147,000 - $150,000
Corneal transplant
$5,072 - $5,072
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Sandeep Attawar

  • 4 Good • 7 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • India, Chennai, Global Hospital Chennai

  • Dr. Sandeep Attawar has performed over 10,000 heart surgeries and specializes in heart and lung transplants with an 85-90% success rate at Global Hospital Chennai.

    • Director of Cardiac Surgery & Thoracic Organ Transplant Program at Gleneagles Global Health City
    • Member of The International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation
    • Expert in minimally invasive and robotic-assisted cardiothoracic procedures
    • Over 28 years of experience of experience in cardiac surgery and transplants
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Lung transplant
$90,000 - $97,000
Heart and lungs transplant
$147,000 - $150,000
Corneal transplant
$5,072 - $5,072
Info

Mohammed Rela

  • New
  • India, Chennai, Dr. Rela Institute & Medical Centre

  • Prof. Mohammed Rela holds a Guinness World Record for performing the first liver transplant on a 5-day-old child, a breakthrough in transplantology.

    • Performed over 4,000 liver transplants with a 95% success rate
    • Pioneered split liver transplants in India, enabling two recipients from one donor
    • Published 500+ scientific papers advancing transplant research
    • Specializes in hepatopancreatobiliary surgery and complex liver cases
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Price on request
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Vivek Vij

  • 4 Good • 7 reviews
  • 25 years of experience
  • India, Chennai, Global Hospital Chennai

  • Dr. Vivek Vij has performed 500+ liver transplants with a biliary complication rate under 4% – one of the lowest worldwide. He pioneered living donor surgery techniques in India.

    • 25 years of experience specializing in liver transplantation and hepatobiliary sciences
    • Developed safety protocols achieving 100% donor safety since program inception
    • First in the Indian subcontinent to perform laparoscopic donor hepatectomy
    • Founder of Fortis Hospitals' liver transplant program
    • Expertise in complex liver resections and GI cancer surgeries
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Lung transplant
$90,000 - $97,000
Heart and lungs transplant
$147,000 - $150,000
Corneal transplant
$5,072 - $5,072
Info

Anil Kumar

  • 4 Good • 7 reviews
  • India, Chennai, Global Hospital Chennai

  • 300+ renal transplants performed by Dr. Anil Kumar, a globally recognized expert in transplantation at Global Hospital Chennai.

    • Specializes exclusively in renal transplants
    • Speaker at international transplant conferences
    • Recognized worldwide for transplant expertise
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Lung transplant
$90,000 - $97,000
Heart and lungs transplant
$147,000 - $150,000
Corneal transplant
$5,072 - $5,072
Info

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Bookimed Insights: Top Transplantology Specialists in India (2026)

Bookimed has coordinated 2896 requests for Transplantology in India, collaborating with 5 top-rated specialists. The doctors in this table are selected based on their international credentials, clinical expertise, and patient outcomes. The 2026 ranking is formed using verified data from actual patient cases and current programs from our partner clinics.
RankDoctorexperienceGood Fit ForWhat Sets Them ApartClinic & LocationConsultation
#1
V. Chandrasekar
Kidney and liver transplantsSpecializes in kidney and liver transplants using advanced techniques. Part of a leading multidisciplinary transplant team at Global Hospital Chennai.
Global Hospital Chennai
India
Price on request
#2
Sandeep Attawar
28 years of experienceHeart and lung transplantsSpecializes in high-success-rate heart and lung transplants – 85-90% success. Director of a leading transplant program with extensive robotic surgery expertise.
Global Hospital Chennai
India
Price on request
#3
Mohammed Rela
Pediatric and complex liver transplantsGuinness-record holder for youngest liver transplant recipient. Performs split-liver transplants – doubling donor impact. 95% success rate across 4,000+ procedures.
Dr. Rela Institute & Medical Centre
India
Price on request
#4
Vivek Vij
25 years of experienceLiving donor liver transplantationWorld-renowned for pioneering living donor techniques with exceptional safety records. Founder of Fortis' transplant program with lowest complication rates globally.
Global Hospital Chennai
India
Price on request
#5
Anil Kumar
Renal transplantationFocuses exclusively on kidney transplants with 300+ procedures. Globally recognized expert who speaks at international conferences.
Global Hospital Chennai
India
Price on request