Dr. Vivek Chauhan
Consultant – Liver Transplant & HPB Surgery at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Dwarka, New Delhi
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Specialised Expertise in Liver Transplantation, HPB & Complex Abdominal Surgery
10+ Years of Experience
Dr. Vivek Chauhan is a liver transplant and HPB surgeon in Delhi with over 10 years of experience in the management of complex liver, hepatobiliary, gastrointestinal and abdominal conditions. He currently serves as a Consultant in Liver Transplantation and HPB Surgery at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Dwarka, New Delhi, where he provides specialised surgical care for patients requiring advanced abdominal and hepatobiliary procedures. His clinical expertise spans liver transplantation, liver resection, complex HPB surgery and gastrointestinal surgery, with particular experience in minimally invasive and robotic approaches. He has worked with both open and advanced minimally invasive techniques for complex liver surgery, allowing surgical planning to be tailored to the patient's condition, anatomy and treatment requirements.
Dr. Chauhan has also gained specialised experience in living donor liver transplantation through his work at Medanta, Gurugram. His training in advanced hepatopancreatobiliary and liver transplant surgery has further strengthened his ability to evaluate complex surgical conditions and determine when transplantation, liver resection or other surgical interventions may be appropriate. For patients with complex liver, bile duct, pancreatic or abdominal conditions, Dr. Chauhan follows a structured and patient-centred approach, beginning with a detailed assessment, followed by careful consideration of the available treatment options and the most appropriate surgical technique. His focus is on helping patients understand their condition clearly and make informed decisions about their treatment.
Areas of Expertise
Dr. Vivek Chauhan provides specialised surgical care for conditions involving the liver, bile ducts, pancreas and gastrointestinal system, with expertise in both conventional and minimally invasive surgical techniques.
Living Donor Liver Transplantation
Liver Resection Surgery
Open Liver Surgery
Robotic Liver Surgery
Hepatobiliary Surgery
Bile Duct Surgery
Gallbladder Surgery
Pancreatic Surgery
Robotic Gastrointestinal Surgery
Minimally Invasive Abdominal Surgery
Education & Work Experience
Dr. Vivek Chauhan has undergone specialised training in general surgery, surgical gastroenterology and advanced hepatopancreatobiliary and liver transplant surgery.
Education & Advanced Training
- Senior Clinical Fellowship – Advanced Hepatopancreaticobiliary & Liver Transplant Surgery, Medanta Hospital, Gurugram | 2023–2024
- M.Ch – Surgical Gastroenterology, G.B. Pant Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, New Delhi | 2019–2022
- Senior Residency – General Surgery, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh | 2017–2019
- M.S – General Surgery, PGIMER, Chandigarh | 2014–2017
- MBBS, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi | 2008–2013
Professional Experience
Consultant – Liver Transplant & HPB Surgery, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Dwarka, New Delhi (2024 – Present)
Dr. Chauhan currently provides specialised surgical care in liver transplantation, HPB surgery, gastrointestinal surgery and advanced minimally invasive procedures.
Senior Clinical Fellow – Advanced HPB & Liver Transplant Surgery, Medanta, Gurugram (2023–2024)
He received advanced exposure to hepatopancreatobiliary surgery and liver transplantation, including experience within a high-volume living donor liver transplant programme, along with robotic and minimally invasive surgical procedures.
Consultant – GI & HPB Surgery, Ivy Hospital (2022–2023)
Provided surgical management for gastrointestinal and hepatopancreatobiliary conditions.
Dr. Chauhan’s Approach to Patient Care
Personalised Decisions. Appropriate Surgical Planning. Clear Communication.
Dr. Vivek Chauhan believes that every patient requires an individualised approach to treatment. His focus is on understanding the patient's diagnosis, assessing the extent of disease, and evaluating the available treatment options before recommending a surgical plan. For patients with complex liver, HPB, or gastrointestinal conditions, this may involve considering liver transplantation, liver resection, minimally invasive surgery, or conventional open procedures, depending on clinical suitability. He places importance on explaining the diagnosis, discussing treatment options, and helping patients and their families understand what to expect throughout their surgical journey. His approach is centred on choosing the right treatment for each patient not simply the most advanced technique available.