Dr. Vivek Vij

About the Doctor

Dr. Vivek Vij is a distinguished Liver Transplant Surgeon with over 31 years of experience, having performed more than 2,500 successful liver transplants. Renowned for his expertise in complex surgeries such as radical cholecystectomies and liver resections, Dr. Vij is also credited with pioneering living donor liver transplants in India. He developed safety protocols that have achieved a 100% donor safety record, significantly improving the outcomes of this life-saving procedure. His innovative approach includes pioneering laparoscopic donor hepatectomies, a first in the subcontinent, and he led the establishment of a successful liver transplant program at Fortis Hospitals.

Dr. Vij’s dedication to excellence extends beyond clinical practice; he has set the standard for the lowest biliary complication rate in Living Donor Liver Transplantation (LDLT) worldwide. His special interests include treating liver diseases, performing non-surgical piles treatments, and addressing a variety of gastrointestinal issues such as appendicitis, pancreatitis, and gall bladder stones. With a compassionate approach and a track record of groundbreaking work, Dr. Vij continues to transform the lives of patients with liver conditions, offering them hope and a chance for a healthier future.