Dr. Shaleen Agarwal

Surgical Artistry in Liver Care & Transplantation

When lives hang in the balance, Dr. Shaleen Agarwal’s steady hands and brilliant surgical mind have become legendary in the world of liver medicine. With over two decades of surgical excellence, he has emerged as one of India’s most distinguished surgical innovators, transforming countless patient journeys through his exceptional work in Liver Transplantation and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB) Surgery.

✦ Mastering Medicine’s Most Complex Challenges ✦

As Director of the Centre for Liver and Biliary Sciences at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Delhi, Dr. Agarwal has established himself as a true pioneer. His remarkable expertise in living donor liver transplants, revolutionary approach to robotic donor surgeries, and unparalleled skill in managing high-risk cancer surgeries of the liver, bile ducts, gallbladder, and pancreas have earned him the trust of patients and peers alike.

A Career Defined by Excellence

Dr. Agarwal’s professional journey reflects his relentless pursuit of surgical perfection:

• International Excellence: Enriched by his prestigious Fellowship in Solid Organ Transplantation from the University of Rochester, NY, USA, bringing global best practices to his Delhi-NCR practice
• Institutional Leadership: Previously lending his expertise to India’s premier medical institutions including Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS), GB Pant Hospital, and SVIMS, Tirupati 

Surgical Virtuosity That Saves Lives

Beyond technical skill, Dr. Agarwal brings a rare combination of surgical innovation and compassionate care to procedures including:

• Life-Giving Transplantations: Expertly performing both living and deceased donor liver transplants, with exceptional outcomes even in the most challenging cases
• Pioneering Minimally Invasive Approaches: Leading the way in robotic and laparoscopic donor surgeries that minimize recovery time and maximize success
• Hope for the Youngest Patients: Specializing in pediatric liver transplantation, offering new beginnings to children with complex liver conditions
• Comprehensive Cancer Solutions: Masterfully executing complex surgeries for liver tumors, bile duct cancers, and the intricate Whipple’s procedure for pancreatic cancer

Where Innovation Meets Compassion

Dr. Agarwal’s clinical passion lies at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and deeply human care:

• Robotic Surgical Pioneer: Pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with robotic-assisted procedures for both donation and tumor removal
• Research Visionary: Actively advancing immunological and clinical research in liver and biliary cancers
• Outcomes-Focused Innovator: Constantly refining techniques to improve transplantation success rates and patient recovery

Educational Foundation of Brilliance

His exceptional academic credentials form the foundation of his clinical excellence:

• MBBS & MS (General Surgery) – Institute of Medical Sciences, BHU, Varanasi
• MCh (GI Surgery) – SGPGIMS, Lucknow
• Fellowship in Solid Organ Transplant – University of Rochester, USA

Recognition of Surgical Mastery

Dr. Agarwal’s contributions have been widely recognized through prestigious accolades:

• B. Ramamurti Gold Medal for highest marks in DNB (General Surgery)
• ESSO Standard Fellowship from the European Society of Surgical Oncology
• Multiple National and International Fellowships from IAGES, IASG, ASI, UEGF, and more
• Best Poster Award from the UP Chapter, Indian Society of Gastroenterology

Shaping Tomorrow’s Surgical Leaders

Having trained under global surgical legends, Dr. Agarwal now pays forward his knowledge by mentoring promising surgeons from India and abroad. His research regularly appears in leading national and international journals, advancing collective knowledge in liver medicine and surgical innovation.

Professional Community Leadership

Dr. Agarwal actively contributes to the advancement of his field through memberships in:

• Liver Transplant Society of India (LTSI)
• American Society of Transplant Surgeons (ASTS)
• International HPB Association (IHPBA)
• INASL, IASG, ISG, ASI, AMASI, MNAMS and many more

Accessible Expertise

Fluent in both Hindi and English, Dr. Agarwal ensures clear communication with patients across diverse backgrounds, understanding that successful treatment begins with understanding.

When choosing Dr. Shaleen Agarwal, you’re not just selecting a surgeon – you’re partnering with an extraordinary medical mind whose dedication to surgical excellence and patient wellbeing has restored hope to thousands facing their most challenging health crises