Dr. Sonal Asthana
Senior Consultant Specialist · Aster CMI Hospital
Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore• View Hospital★ Organ-Preserving Cancer Surgery20+ Yrs. Experience
MBBSMS (General Surgery)MRCSSubspecialty training in Surgical OncologyMSc / Postgraduate Research Degree
Quick Facts
- Department
- Organ-Preserving Cancer Surgery
- Qualifications
- MBBS, MS (General Surgery), MRCS
- Experience
- 20+ Years
- Hospital
- Aster CMI Hospital
- Location
- Delhi NCR, India
- International Support
- Visa Assistance & Interpreters
About Dr. Sonal Asthana
Dr. Sonal Asthana is Lead Consultant for HPB (Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary) & Liver Transplant Surgery with the Aster Integrated Liver Care Programme at Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore, with close to two decades of experience as a multi-organ transplant surgeon. He completed his MBBS and MS in General Surgery at JIPMER, Puducherry, gained MRCS from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, and obtained subspecialty training in Surgical Oncology at AIIMS, New Delhi. In 2003 he joined the Liver Unit at St James's University Hospital, Leeds, UK, spending four years in hepatobiliary surgery and multi-organ transplantation, then completed an ASTS-accredited multi-organ transplant fellowship in Edmonton, Canada, alongside a postgraduate research degree from the University of Alberta. He is an internationally recognised transplant surgeon with over 40 publications and multiple society awards.
Education & Qualifications
MBBS — JIPMER, Puducherry
MS (General Surgery) — JIPMER, Puducherry
MRCS — Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, UK
Subspecialty training in Surgical Oncology — AIIMS, New Delhi
MSc / Postgraduate Research Degree — University of Alberta, Canada
Fellowship in Multi-Organ Transplantation (ASTS-accredited) — Edmonton, Canada
Clinical Career Timeline
Present: Lead/Sr. Consultant – HPB & Liver Transplant Surgery, Aster Integrated Liver Care Programme, Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore (also Aster RV Bangalore and Aster Medcity, Kochi)
From 2003, four years: Liver Unit, St James's University Hospital, Leeds, UK — hepatobiliary surgery and multi-organ transplantation
ASTS-accredited Multi-Organ Transplantation Fellowship, Edmonton, Canada
Selected for the European Health Leadership Programme, INSEAD, France (2010)
Accreditations & Professional Memberships
American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) Award for HPB Surgery and Liver Transplantation
Awards from the British Transplant Society, the American Society of Transplantation and the Canadian Transplant Society
Alberta Heritage Fellowship (AHFMR)
Over 40 publications and scientific articles, with numerous abstracts and presentations at national and international meetings
Languages Spoken
EnglishHindi🌐 Multilingual Interpreter Support Available (Arabic, Russian, French)
Treatments Performed
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Core Speciality
Organ-Preserving Cancer Surgery
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Core Speciality
HPB (Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary) Surgery
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Core Speciality
Liver Transplantation (Living & Deceased Donor)
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Core Speciality
Comprehensive Organ-Specific Solid Tumor Management (Breast, Lung, Gastrointestinal)
Interventional & Quaternary Procedures5 Procedures
Adult and paediatric liver transplantationKidney and whole-organ pancreas transplantationSmall bowel transplantationClinical islet-cell transplantationLiver resection for hepatocellular carcinoma and metastases
Advanced Diagnostics & Specialized Surgeries5 Procedures
Gall bladder and biliary tract surgery, including cancersPancreatic surgery, including Whipple's procedureManagement of Hepatitis C and chronic liver diseasePost-transplant immunosuppression managementComplex advanced gastrointestinal surgery
Practices At
Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore
#43/2, New Airport Road, NH-7, Sahakara Nagar, Hebbal, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560092, India
JCI AccreditedNABH CertifiedMarlin Verified Partner
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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. Sonal Asthana 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 Aster CMI Hospital. Highly recommended for international patients.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
1Q: Who is the best liver transplant surgeon at Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore?
Ans: Dr. Sonal Asthana is Lead Consultant for HPB & Liver Transplant Surgery, trained in the UK, Canada and India, with international transplant awards.
2Q: What transplants does Dr. Sonal Asthana perform?
Ans: Liver, kidney, whole-organ pancreas and small bowel transplants, as well as clinical islet-cell transplantation.
3Q: What are Dr. Sonal Asthana's qualifications?
Ans: MBBS and MS from JIPMER, MRCS (Edinburgh), surgical oncology training at AIIMS New Delhi, MSc from the University of Alberta, and an ASTS-accredited multi-organ transplant fellowship in Canada.
4Q: Does he treat liver cancer?
Ans: Yes — hepatocellular carcinoma is one of his special-interest areas, managed through resection or transplantation.
5Q: Which languages does Dr. Sonal Asthana speak?
Ans: English, Hindi, Kannada and Malayalam — helpful for patients travelling from across India and abroad.