Dr. Kaushal Madan

Guardian of Hepatic Health & Pioneer in Digestive Disease Management

Director – Digestive and Liver Diseases

Advancing the Frontiers of Liver Medicine

In the intricate realm of hepatology, where expertise can mean the difference between decline and recovery, Dr. Kaushal Madan stands as a beacon of clinical excellence and scholarly insight. For patients navigating the complex landscape of liver disease, his name has become synonymous with both cutting-edge medical science and compassionate care that recognizes the person behind the condition.

“The liver is remarkably resilient,” Dr. Madan often observes, “but it requires a thoughtful, evidence-based approach when compromised.” This philosophy has guided his decades-long commitment to hepatic health—a journey that has positioned him among India’s foremost authorities in liver medicine.

A Career Forged in Centers of Excellence

As the current Director of the Artemis Centre of Excellence for Digestive and Liver Diseases at Max Healthcare, Dr. Madan brings to his patients the cumulative wisdom gained through leadership roles at India’s most prestigious hepatology institutions. His tenure as Associate Director at Medanta – The Medicity saw him contribute to establishing protocols that have benefited thousands of liver patients.

His formative role as Assistant Professor of Hepatology at the Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS)—India’s first dedicated institute for liver care—helped shape not just his own practice but the very landscape of hepatology education in the country. Earlier, as Senior Research Officer and Associate at AIIMS, New Delhi, he laid the foundation for his research-informed approach to clinical challenges.

Academic Excellence with Global Perspective

Dr. Madan’s intellectual journey reflects his pursuit of hepatological mastery across continents. His DM in Gastroenterology from AIIMS—following his MD and MBBS from Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC), University of Delhi—positioned him at the forefront of digestive and liver medicine in India.

The Diplomate of the National Board in Internal Medicine further attests to his comprehensive understanding of internal medicine fundamentals that inform his specialized practice. Perhaps most distinctive was his research fellowship from the Japanese Society of Gastroenterology at Kinki University School of Medicine in Osaka, Japan—an experience that provided him with unique insights into Eastern approaches to liver disease management that complement Western protocols.

Mastery Across the Hepatology Spectrum

What distinguishes Dr. Madan’s practice is his command of the full continuum of liver care:

Viral Hepatitis: From Infection to Cure

Dr. Madan has been at the forefront of the remarkable evolution in Hepatitis B and C treatment. Having witnessed the transformation from interferon-based therapies with modest success rates to today’s direct-acting antivirals that can cure Hepatitis C in weeks, he brings historical perspective that enhances patient education and optimizes treatment selection.

The NAFLD Epidemic: Addressing a Growing Challenge

As non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) emerges as a global health crisis, Dr. Madan’s integrated approach—combining hepatological expertise with metabolic insight—offers patients comprehensive management strategies that address both liver health and underlying metabolic factors.

Cirrhosis Care: Managing Complexity with Clarity

For patients facing the challenging diagnosis of cirrhosis, Dr. Madan provides sophisticated management of portal hypertension and its complications, from bleeding varices to hepatic encephalopathy and ascites. His approach integrates pharmacological interventions with nutritional guidance and careful monitoring to maximize quality of life and minimize hospitalizations.

Oncological Hepatology: Navigating Liver Cancer

Dr. Madan’s expertise in hepatocellular carcinoma encompasses the full spectrum from surveillance in high-risk patients to coordinating multidisciplinary treatment approaches that may include ablation, chemoembolization, systemic therapy, or surgical options.

Transplant Continuum: Before and Beyond

His work in pre- and post-liver transplant care reflects the delicate balance required to optimize outcomes at every stage—from preparing patients for successful transplantation to managing the complex immunological and metabolic challenges that follow this life-saving procedure.

Scholar, Author, and Thought Leader

With over 50 peer-reviewed publications, Dr. Madan has significantly contributed to the hepatology knowledge base. His research spans from fundamental disease mechanisms to clinical outcomes and therapeutic innovations—work that has earned him prestigious recognitions including the Dr. Sudhir Rehan Gold Medal in Medicine (1997) and the Dr. Rakesh Tandon Book Prize for exceptional achievement as a DM student at AIIMS (2003).

His intellectual leadership extends to guiding professional discourse as the former Secretary General of the Indian National Association for the Study of the Liver (INASL) from 2018 to 2021. Through this platform, he helped shape national guidelines and educational initiatives that continue to influence liver disease management across India.

His contributions to global hepatology are reflected in his memberships with the American Association for the Study of Liver Disease (AASLD), while his engagement with broader gastroenterological and transplant communities through the Indian Society of Gastroenterology (ISG), Liver Transplant Society of India (LTSI), and Indian Society of Organ Transplantation (ISOT) ensures his practice remains at the intersection of multiple related disciplines.

The Art of Patient-Centered Hepatology

Beyond impressive credentials lies perhaps Dr. Madan’s most distinctive quality: his ability to translate complex hepatological concepts into understandable guidance for patients facing liver disease. Colleagues note his extraordinary capacity to convey both sobering realities and realistic hope—a communication skill as valuable as his clinical acumen.

“Hepatology isn’t just about treating the liver,” a colleague observes, “it’s about treating the whole person living with liver disease. Dr. Madan never loses sight of that distinction.”

In the training of young hepatologists, Dr. Madan emphasizes not just technical knowledge but the development of clinical judgment and the capacity for empathetic care—ensuring his impact extends to future generations of liver patients through the physicians he mentors.

Transforming Liver Care for Modern India

At Max Healthcare, Dr. Madan continues to advance hepatological care through both clinical innovation and health system leadership. His protocols for early detection of liver disease, comprehensive management of viral hepatitis, and integrated care for metabolic-associated liver conditions reflect his vision for accessible, effective hepatology services that meet India’s evolving health challenges.

For patients facing the uncertainty of liver disease—from early fibrosis to end-stage complications—Dr. Madan offers something beyond medical expertise: a partnership with a physician whose understanding of hepatology is matched only by his commitment to each individual’s journey toward hepatic health.

Clinical Focus

• Chronic Viral Hepatitis (B and C) Management
• Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD/NASH)
• Cirrhosis and Portal Hypertension Complications
• Hepatocellular Carcinoma
• Pre- and Post-Liver Transplant Care
• Autoimmune and Cholestatic Liver Diseases

Academic Credentials

• DM (Gastroenterology) – All India Institute of Medical Sciences
• MD & MBBS – Maulana Azad Medical College, University of Delhi
• Diplomate, National Board in Internal Medicine
• Research Fellowship – Japanese Society of Gastroenterology, Kinki University, Osaka

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