Dr. Sanjay Govil
Senior Consultant Specialist · Apollo Hospital
Apollo Hospital, Bannerghatta Road Bangalore• View Hospital★ Complex Hepatobiliary Surgery32+ Yrs. Experience
MBBSMS (General Surgery)FRCSLister Fellowship in Pancreatic SurgerySpecialised training
Quick Facts
- 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.
Education & Qualifications
MBBS — Christian Medical College, Vellore (1985)
MS (General Surgery) — Christian Medical College, Vellore (1989)
FRCS — Royal College of Surgeons of England (1992)
Lister Fellowship in Pancreatic Surgery — Glasgow Royal Infirmary (1998)
Specialised training — King's College Hospital, London; Queen Mary's Hospital, Hong Kong; Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo
Clinical Career Timeline
Senior Consultant and Head, HPB Surgery & Liver Transplantation — Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru
Senior Consultant and Head, HPB Surgery & Liver Transplantation — Gleneagles Global Hospitals, Bengaluru
Professor of Surgery — Christian Medical College, Vellore (from 2002); Liver Transplantation Team Member (from 1999)
Accreditations & Professional Memberships
President, Indian Chapter of the International HPB Association
Council Member, Asia Pacific HPB Association
Karnataka's first successful adult live donor liver transplant, 2005; India's first ALPPS procedure, 2012
Languages Spoken
EnglishHindi🌐 Multilingual Interpreter Support Available (Arabic, Russian, French)
Treatments Performed
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Core Speciality
Complex Hepatobiliary Surgery
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Core Speciality
GI Oncology Surgery
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Core Speciality
HPB (Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary) Surgery
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Core Speciality
Live Donor Liver Transplantation
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Core Speciality
Pancreatic Disease Management
Interventional & Quaternary Procedures3 Procedures
Live donor and deceased donor liver transplantationHPB and GI oncology surgeryCirrhosis and hemochromatosis management
Advanced Diagnostics & Specialized Surgeries2 Procedures
Hepatitis B treatmentLiver and pancreatic cancer surgery
Practices At
Apollo Hospital, Bannerghatta Road Bangalore
Bannerghatta Main Road, IIM Opposite, Krishnaraju Layout, Amalodbhavi Nagar, Panduranga Nagar Bangalore Karnataka 560076 India
JCI AccreditedNABH CertifiedMarlin Verified Partner
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What to Expect: Organ Transplants
Comparative Benchmarks · India vs US / UKSave 70% – 85% in India
| Procedure | US / UK Estimate | India Package Price | 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
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.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
1Q: What does Dr. Sanjay Govil specialise in?
Ans: He specialises in live donor liver transplantation and HPB (hepato-pancreato-biliary) surgery.
2Q: What surgical firsts is Dr. Govil known for?
Ans: He performed Karnataka's first live donor liver transplant (2005) and India's first ALPPS procedure (2012), among other surgical firsts.
3Q: How many years of experience does Dr. Govil have?
Ans: He has over 32 years of experience in liver surgery and transplantation.
4Q: What leadership role does Dr. Govil hold?
Ans: He serves as President of the Indian Chapter of the International HPB Association.