Dr. Sanjiv Saigal

Transforming Lives Through Liver Care Excellence

With the healing touch that has restored health to thousands and a brilliant mind that has advanced liver medicine, Dr. Sanjiv Saigal stands as a beacon of hope for patients facing complex liver conditions. Currently bringing his exceptional expertise to Max Healthcare, he has personally overseen more than 3,400 successful liver transplants – each representing a life transformed and a family renewed.

A Journey of Healing and Innovation

Dr. Saigal’s career reflects his unwavering commitment to patients with liver disease:

• As Senior Director of Hepatology & Liver Transplant at Medanta Medicity (2010-2020), he built one of India’s most pioneering liver transplant programs, setting new standards for success rates and patient care.
• During his tenure as Consultant in Hepatology & Gastroenterology at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital (2002-2010), he was instrumental in developing comprehensive hepatology services that brought world-class care to countless patients.

Exceptional Training Across Continents

Dr. Saigal’s approach combines the best of global medical knowledge with deep understanding of local healthcare needs:

• CCST in Gastroenterology (United Kingdom, 2005)
• MRCP from the prestigious Royal College of Physicians, Edinburgh (1999)
• DM in Gastroenterology from GB Pant Hospital, Delhi (1998)
• DNB in Gastroenterology from National Board of Examinations (1996)
• MD in Medicine from PGIMER, Chandigarh (1994)
• MBBS with Gold Medal distinction from Calcutta University (1989)

Leading the Medical Community Forward

Recognized as a thought leader, Dr. Saigal actively shapes the future of liver care through his roles in:

• American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases
• Liver Transplantation Society of India (Founder Member & Former Vice President, 2020)
• International Liver Transplantation Society (Education Committee Member)
• Asia Pacific Association for the Study of Liver (APASL)
• Indian Association for the Study of Liver (Governing Council Member, 2011-2013)
• National Academy of Medical Sciences, New Delhi (MAMS)
• Various professional bodies as Life Member (IASL, ISG, CAST, IMA)

Recognition of Excellence

Dr. Saigal’s brilliance has earned him numerous accolades, including:

• INLAKS Foundation Scholar at King’s College Hospital, London
• Human Care Award (2018)
• IMA Eminent Speaker (2014)
• Calcutta University Gold Medal
• National Pfizer Award

Expertise That Changes Lives

Dr. Saigal brings profound knowledge and compassionate care to patients facing:

• Complex Liver Transplantation needs
• Cirrhosis & Portal Hypertension challenges
• Liver Cancer diagnosis and treatment
• Alcoholic Liver Disease recovery
• Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) management
• Viral Hepatitis treatment
• Drug-Induced Liver Injury care

Advancing Medical Knowledge

With over 125 indexed scientific publications, Dr. Saigal continues to expand the frontiers of liver medicine, sharing insights that benefit patients worldwide and training the next generation of liver specialists.

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