Dr. Niteen Kumar
Associate Director – HPB Surgery & Liver Transplantation at BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi
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About Dr. Niteen Kumar
Specialised expertise in liver transplantation and complex liver, biliary and pancreatic conditions.
Dr. Niteen Kumar is an experienced liver transplant surgeon in Delhi with 13+ years of experience in the surgical management of complex liver, bile duct and pancreatic conditions. He is currently Associate Director of HPB Surgery & Liver Transplantation at BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi, where he provides specialised surgical care for patients with advanced liver diseases and conditions requiring complex abdominal surgery.
Dr. Kumar specialises in liver transplantation, living donor liver transplant and deceased donor liver transplant, along with advanced liver surgery, bile duct surgery, gallbladder surgery and pancreatic surgery. His specialised training in HPB surgery enables him to manage complex cases that require detailed evaluation and carefully planned surgical treatment. His earlier experience at institutions including the Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS), New Delhi, and leading hospitals in Delhi and Noida has further strengthened his expertise in liver and hepatobiliary surgery. Patients may require consultation with a liver transplant surgeon when liver disease has become advanced, when liver function is significantly compromised, or when transplantation or complex liver surgery needs to be considered. Dr. Kumar evaluates each patient's medical condition, liver function, overall health and treatment requirements before recommending the most appropriate course of action. For patients being considered for transplantation, this may include assessment for living donor or deceased donor liver transplantation and planning the next steps in their treatment journey.
Areas of Expertise
His expertise includes the evaluation and management of patients requiring advanced liver and abdominal surgical care.
Liver Transplantation
Liver Surgery
Bile Duct Surgery
Gallbladder Surgery
Pancreas Surgery
Education & Training
Dr. Niteen Kuma
Dr. Niteen Kumar has completed advanced surgical education, including dedicated super-speciality training in hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery.
- MBBS
- MS – General Surgery
- M.Ch – HPB Surgery
His M.Ch training in HPB Surgery provides specialised preparation for the management of complex surgical conditions involving the liver, pancreas and biliary system.
Professional Experience & Memberships
Dr. Niteen Kumar has developed his expertise through clinical roles at leading hospitals and specialised liver and biliary institutions in Delhi and Noida.
Current Position
Associate Director – HPB Surgery & Liver Transplantation
BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi
In his current role, Dr. Kumar is involved in specialised surgical care related to liver transplantation and hepatobiliary surgery.
Previous Experience
Consultant – Jaypee Hospital, Noida, India
Worked as a Consultant, providing specialised surgical care to patients requiring advanced abdominal and HPB management.
Associate Consultant – BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi
Previously served as an Associate Consultant at BLK-Max, gaining further experience in HPB surgery and liver transplantation.
Senior Resident – Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS), New Delhi
His experience at ILBS, a specialised centre focused on liver and biliary diseases, contributed to his exposure to complex liver and hepatobiliary conditions.
Senior Resident – Lal Bahadur Shastri Hospital, New Delhi
Earlier in his career, he worked as a Senior Resident, building his foundation in surgical practice and patient management.
Professional Memberships
Dr. Niteen Kumar is associated with national and international professional organisations dedicated to surgery, hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery, and liver transplantation.
- Life Member – Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
- Life Member – International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association (IHPBA)
- Life Member – International Liver Transplant Society (ILTS)
- Delhi Medical Council
These memberships reflect his professional association with organisations working in the fields of general surgery, HPB surgery and liver transplantation.
Research & Publications
Academic Contributions
Dr. Niteen Kumar has contributed to peer-reviewed research in the fields of liver transplantation, living donor transplantation, liver disease and complex hepatobiliary conditions. His publications include research on liver transplant outcomes and the management of living donors, alongside earlier work on complex liver and gastrointestinal conditions.
- Impact of Living Donor Liver Transplantation on COVID-19 Clinical Outcomes from a Quaternary Care Centre in Delhi, Jamir I, Kumar N, Sood G, et al.
Journal of Clinical and Translational Hepatology. 2021;10(4):770–777. DOI: 10.14218/JCTH.2021.00303. This research examined the clinical outcomes of COVID-19 among patients undergoing living donor liver transplantation at a quaternary care centre in Delhi, contributing to the understanding of transplant care during the COVID-19 pandemic. - Management of Steatosis in Living Donors: Where Do We Stand?, Chaudhary A, Gupta A, Jamir I, Kumar N, Sood G. OBM Transplantation. 2024;8(2):210. DOI: 10.21926/obm.transplant.2402210. This open-access publication reviews the management of steatosis in living liver donors, addressing an important consideration in the evaluation and preparation of potential donors for living donor liver transplantation.
- Giant Telangiectatic Adenoma in Young Male. Kumar N, Sasturkar SV, Rastogi A, Pamecha V. Tropical Gastroenterology. 2014 Apr–Jun;35(2):125–128. This publication reports a rare presentation of a giant telangiectatic adenoma in a young male, contributing to the medical literature on uncommon liver-related conditions.
- Treatment of Portosystemic Shunt Myelopathy with a Stent Graft Deployed Through a Transjugular Intrahepatic Route. Jain D, Arora A, Deka P, Mukund A, Bhatnagar S, Jindal D, Kumar N, Pamecha V. Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology. 2013 Aug;36(4):1161–1164. This publication describes the treatment of portosystemic shunt myelopathy using a stent graft deployed through a transjugular intrahepatic route, highlighting an advanced intervention for a complex clinical condition.
Dr. Kumar’s Approach to Patient Care
Focused evaluation, specialised surgical expertise and personalised treatment planning for complex liver conditions.
Liver disease and conditions requiring transplantation can involve multiple clinical and surgical considerations. Dr. Niteen Kumar follows a patient-centred approach, focusing on understanding the patient's condition and determining an appropriate treatment pathway based on individual clinical requirements.
His specialised training in HPB surgery, combined with experience in liver transplantation and liver-related surgical conditions, enables him to approach complex cases with a comprehensive understanding of the liver, biliary system and pancreas.
For patients and families considering liver transplantation in India, clear communication and appropriate treatment planning are important parts of the care journey. Dr. Kumar's approach focuses on helping patients understand their condition and available treatment options while developing a treatment plan suited to their individual needs.