Meet Dr. Vivek Vij

Dr. Vivek Vij is a pioneering liver transplant surgeon renowned for his contributions to advancing living donor surgery and establishing safety protocols in the field. He has achieved a remarkable 100% donor safety profile, a testament to his dedication to patient care and safety. Dr. Vij made history as the first surgeon from the Indian subcontinent to publish a series of laparoscopic Donor Hepatectomy in ‘Liver Transplantation’, showcasing his innovative approach to surgical techniques.

As the founder of Liver Transplantation and Hepatobiliary Sciences at Fortis Hospitals, Dr. Vij initiated a highly successful liver transplant program, initially at the Noida center and later at Mohali. Together with his team, Dr. Vij has amassed a cumulative experience of over 2500 liver transplants, with the majority conducted at Fortis Hospital, Noida, boasting an impressive 95% patient and 100% donor success rate. Dr. Vij’s expertise is further highlighted by his achievement of the lowest Biliary Complication rate, reflecting his commitment to excellence in liver transplant surgery.