Dr. Vivek Vij is a globally recognized Liver Transplant and Hepatobiliary Surgeon with over 25 years of surgical experience in the field of Organ Transplantation, currently serving as Chairman – Liver Transplant and Hepatobiliary Sciences at Fortis Group of Hospitals, Gurgaon, India. Known for his pioneering work in living donor liver transplant, Dr. Vij has performed more than 4,000 successful liver transplants with a 97% patient and 100% donor success rate—an achievement that places him among the top transplant surgeons in the world. His clinical excellence is backed by groundbreaking research, 50+ publications in leading international journals, and numerous accolades, including international awards from ILTS, SEPC, and FICCI. Dr. Vij’s commitment to donor safety, advanced surgical techniques, and education through structured fellowship programs continues to redefine liver transplantation standards in India and abroad.

Experience Overview

Total Experience: Over 25 years in Liver Transplantation and Hepatobiliary Surgery

Current Role:

• Chairman – Liver Transplant and Hepatobiliary Sciences,
  Fortis Group of Hospitals, India

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading one of India’s most advanced liver transplant programs
• Pioneering and formalizing living donor liver transplant techniques
• Overseeing the training and mentorship of over 50 fellows and medical professionals in liver surgery
• Spearheading advancements in minimally invasive hepatobiliary surgeries and donor safety

Surgical Accomplishments:

• Performed more than 4000 successful liver transplants
• Achieved a 97% patient success rate and 100% donor safety – among the best globally
• Maintains one of the lowest biliary complication rates in the field

Previous Affiliations:

• Internationally recognized speaker and contributor at ILTS, FICCI, and other global healthcare platforms
• Selected for the Roche Preceptorship Training Program at the University of Alabama, Birmingham, USA

Professional Memberships

• Member of the International Liver Transplantation Society (ILTS)
• Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (Edinburgh) – MRCS
• Member of the Indian Association of Gastrointestinal and Liver Transplantation (IAGLTX)
• Member of the Indian Society of Organ Transplantation (ISOT)
• Member of the American Society of Transplant Surgeons (ASTS)

Awards & Recognitions

• Best Liver Transplant Surgeon at Sanjeevani by SEPC (Ministry of Commerce, Government of India), 2024
• Best Liver Transplant Surgeon at HTI Global Healthcare & Wellness Summit, Dubai, UAE, 2024
• Best Liver Transplant Surgeon Award at Advantage Healthcare India by FICCI and Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, 2023
• Special Award from the International Liver Transplant Society (ILTS), Chicago, 2015
• Felicitated by Ministry of Health, Uzbekistan for contribution to Hepatitis Eradication Program
• Award of Honour by the Indian Medical Association (IMA), Phagwara
• BFUHS Award for outstanding contribution to liver transplant surgery
• ILBS Award for excellence in hepatobiliary sciences

Specialty Interests
Pioneering Living Donor Liver Transplant Surgery with a focus on donor safety and patient outcomes

• Management of complex liver diseases and advanced hepatobiliary surgeries
• Research and clinical innovation in minimally invasive liver transplant techniques
• Training and mentoring upcoming transplant surgeons through comprehensive fellowship programs
• Development of protocols for reducing biliary complications and improving post-transplant patient care

Languages Spoken

To ensure clear and effective communication with international patients, Dr. Vivek Vij is proficient in the following languages:

• English – The primary language for all consultations and international medical communication.
• Arabic (Basic) – Useful for patients from Middle Eastern and Gulf countries.
• Russian (Basic) – To assist patients from Russia, CIS countries, and Central Asia.