Dr. S. Sudhindran
Senior Consultant Specialist · Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences
Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi• View Hospital★ Hepato-Biliary Surgery10+ Yrs. Experience
MBBSMSFRCSFRCS (Glasgow)Trained in vascular surgery and solid organ transplantation, UK
Quick Facts
- Department
- Hepato-Biliary Surgery
- Qualifications
- MBBS, MS, FRCS
- Experience
- 10+ Years
- Hospital
- Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences
- Location
- Delhi NCR, India
- International Support
- Visa Assistance & Interpreters
About Dr. S. Sudhindran
Dr. S. Sudhindran is Clinical Professor and Chief Transplant Surgeon in the Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery and Solid Organ Transplantation at Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi, and is renowned as Kerala's first live-donor liver transplant surgeon. His core specialities include liver transplantation, pancreas and small bowel transplantation, and gastrointestinal surgery, having performed over 1,200 liver transplants, predominantly live-donor procedures. He treats end-stage liver disease, complex biliary conditions, and Hepatitis B and C, and continues to lead one of India's most active transplant programmes. Dr. Sudhindran completed his MBBS and MS at Trivandrum Medical College before training in vascular surgery and solid organ transplantation in the UK, including a Clinical Fellowship in Transplantation at Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge. He holds FRCS and FRCS (Glasgow), and was honoured with the Distinguished Alumnus Award by Trivandrum Medical College in 2020, presented by the Governor of Kerala.
Education & Qualifications
MBBS — Trivandrum Medical College
MS — Trivandrum Medical College
FRCS
FRCS (Glasgow)
Trained in vascular surgery and solid organ transplantation, UK
Clinical Fellow in Transplantation — Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge
Clinical Career Timeline
Clinical Professor and Chief Transplant Surgeon, Dept. of Gastrointestinal Surgery and Solid Organ Transplantation — Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi
Elected President, Liver Transplant Society of India
Accreditations & Professional Memberships
Distinguished Alumnus Award, Trivandrum Medical College, 2020, presented by the Governor of Kerala
Vocational Excellence Award, Rotary Club of Cochin, 2018
150+ publications
Languages Spoken
EnglishHindi🌐 Multilingual Interpreter Support Available (Arabic, Russian, French)
Treatments Performed
★
Core Speciality
Hepato-Biliary Surgery
★
Core Speciality
Gastrointestinal Surgery
★
Core Speciality
Small Bowel Transplantation
★
Core Speciality
Pancreas Transplantation
★
Core Speciality
Liver Transplantation (Live-Donor)
Interventional & Quaternary Procedures3 Procedures
Liver transplantation, predominantly live-donor proceduresPancreas transplantSmall bowel transplant
Advanced Diagnostics & Specialized Surgeries2 Procedures
Gastrointestinal surgeryHepatitis B and C management
Practices At
Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi
Amrita Institute of medical sciences and research centre Ponekkara, P.O.Kochi, Kerala – 682041, India.
JCI AccreditedNABH CertifiedMarlin Verified Partner
Explore hospital facilities & doctors
What to Expect: Liver & Biliary Sciences
Comparative Benchmarks · India vs US / UKSave 70% – 85% in India
| Procedure | US / UK Estimate | India Package Price | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living Donor Liver Transplant (Complete Package) | $280,000 US/UK | $28,000 – $36,000 in India | 88% Less |
| Major Hepatectomy / Liver Resection for Lesions | $60,000 US/UK | $7,200 – $10,500 in India | 85% Less |
| Transarterial Chemoembolization (TACE for HCC) | $28,000 US/UK | $3,500 – $5,200 in India | 83% Less |
Medical Advisory: Illustrative cost benchmarks include surgeon fees, standard implants/lenses, operation theatre charges, nursing, and standard hospital stay. Final quotes are confirmed by the hospital medical board after reviewing personal clinical scans.
Reviews
Amara Okafor
“Dr. S. Sudhindran provided an exhaustive clinical consultation. Marlin coordinated all pre-travel scans and hospital admission seamlessly.”
Kareem Al-Mansoor
“Exceptional surgical skill and world-class post-operative care at Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences. Highly recommended for international patients.”
Similar Liver & Biliary Sciences Specialists
.jpg){kind=avatar}
Frequently Asked Questions
1Q: What is Dr. S. Sudhindran known for?
Ans: He is known as Kerala's first live-donor liver transplant surgeon, having performed over 1,200 liver transplants.
2Q: What other transplants does Dr. Sudhindran perform?
Ans: He also performs pancreas and small bowel transplants alongside liver transplantation.
3Q: What leadership roles does Dr. Sudhindran hold?
Ans: He was elected President of the Liver Transplant Society of India and serves as Chief Transplant Surgeon at Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi.
4Q: What awards has Dr. Sudhindran received?
Ans: He received the Distinguished Alumnus Award from Trivandrum Medical College in 2020 and the Vocational Excellence Award from the Rotary Club of Cochin in 2018.