Dr. Sanjay Govil
Senior Consultant Specialist
Apollo Hospital, Bannerghatta Road Bangalore• View Hospital- Department
- Complex Hepatobiliary Surgery
- Qualifications
- MBBS, MS (General Surgery), FRCS
- Experience
- 32+ Years
- Hospital
- Apollo Hospital
- Location
- Delhi NCR, India
- International Support
- Visa Assistance & Interpreters
About Dr. Sanjay Govil
Dr. Sanjay Govil is Senior Consultant and Head of the Department of HPB Surgery & Liver Transplantation at Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru, with 32 years of experience. His core specialities include live donor liver transplantation, HPB and GI oncology surgery, and complex hepatobiliary procedures, having performed Karnataka's first successful adult live donor liver transplant in 2005. He treats liver cirrhosis, hemochromatosis, hepatitis B, and liver and pancreatic cancer, with a surgical record including India's first ALPPS procedure (2012) and Karnataka's first laparoscopic cirrhotic liver resection (2008). Dr. Govil completed his MBBS and MS in General Surgery at Christian Medical College, Vellore, followed by FRCS from the Royal College of Surgeons of England in 1992 and a Lister Fellowship in Pancreatic Surgery from Glasgow, with further training in London, Hong Kong and Tokyo. He serves as President of the Indian Chapter of the International HPB Association.
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Treatments Performed
Organ Transplants Procedures & Surgeries5 Procedures
Clinical Specializations & Areas of Focus1 Procedures
Practices At

Apollo Hospital, Bannerghatta Road Bangalore
Bannerghatta Main Road, IIM Opposite, Krishnaraju Layout, Amalodbhavi Nagar, Panduranga Nagar Bangalore Karnataka 560076 India
What to Expect: Organ Transplants at Apollo Hospital, Bannerghatta Road Bangalore
| Procedure | US / UK Estimate | Apollo Hospital, Bannerghatta Road Bangalore Package | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living Donor Liver Transplant (Recipient + Donor Stay) | $280,000 US/UK | $28,000 – $36,000 in India | 88% Less |
| Living Donor Kidney Transplant (Complete Protocol) | $130,000 US/UK | $12,000 – $16,500 in India | 88% Less |
| Pediatric Liver Transplant | $250,000 US/UK | $26,000 – $34,000 in India | 87% 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 (2)
Amara Okafor
“Dr. Sanjay Govil 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 Apollo Hospital. Highly recommended for international patients.”
