Dr. Sanjiv Saigal

Dr. Sanjiv Saigal is a highly accomplished medical professional specializing in Hepatology and Liver Transplant Medicine. As the Principal Director and Head of Hepatology & Liver Transplant Medicine, he has made significant contributions to the field. Dr. Saigal's educational background includes a CCST in Gastroenterology from the UK in 2005, MRCP from the Royal College of Physicians in Edinburgh in 1999, DM in Gastroenterology from GB Pant in Delhi in 1998, DNB in Gastroenterology from NBE in Delhi in 1996, MD in Medicine from PGI Chandigarh in 1994, and MBBS (Gold Medalist) from Calcutta University in 1989. With extensive experience spanning several prestigious institutions, Dr. Sanjiv Saigal has performed over 3400 liver transplants. He served as the Senior Director of Hepatology & Liver Transplant at Medanta Medicity in Gurugram from 2010 to 2020 and worked as a Consultant in Hepatology & Gastroenterology at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in New Delhi from 2002 to 2010. Dr. Saigal's expertise and dedication have earned him numerous awards and recognition throughout his career. He was an INLAKS Foundation Scholar at King's College Hospital in London, UK, and has been honored with the Human Care Award and IMA Eminent Speaker Award. Additionally, he has received the Calcutta University Gold Medal and the National Pfizer Award for his exceptional contributions to the field. Dr. Saigal has published over 125 indexed publications, further establishing his expertise and commitment to advancing medical knowledge. His areas of interest and specialization include Liver Transplant, Cirrhosis & Portal Hypertension, Liver Cancer, Alcoholic Liver Disease, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Viral Hepatitis, and Drug-Induced Liver Disease. Dr. Sanjiv Saigal's comprehensive understanding of these areas allows him to provide exceptional care to patients and contribute to advancements in the field of Hepatology and Liver Transplant Medicine.