Dr. Vaibhaw Kumar
About the Doctor
Dr. Vaibhaw Kumar is a liver transplant and gut surgeon with more than 15 years of experience. He operates on the liver, pancreas, bile ducts and gut. At Paras Health in Gurugram, India, he is Director – Liver Transplant & GI Surgery. Paras Health says he has treated over 45,000 patients. It notes his careful, evidence-based surgery and kind care.
He does liver transplants using part of a living donor's liver. He also does liver transplants in children. He removes part of a donor's liver by keyhole surgery. He operates on liver cancer and does complex liver removals. In pancreas and bile duct surgery, he does the Whipple operation (pancreaticoduodenectomy). He also does cytoreductive surgery with HIPEC (removing tummy cancer, then washing the area with heated chemotherapy). He also does low anterior resection (LAR) for rectal cancer and keyhole gut surgery.
He holds an MBBS, an MS in Surgery and FALS. His MCh is in HPB Surgery & Liver Transplant. Delhi University named him its top outgoing postgraduate with the U.K. Srivastava Gold Medal. In 2012 he received the I.R. Award from the surgeons' association of Great Britain & Ireland. He belongs to the Liver Transplant Society of India and the International Liver Transplant Society. He is also a member of the IHPBA. Medwell can book a consultation with him for you.
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Areas of Specialisation
- Living Donor Liver Transplantation
Liver transplant using part of a healthy donor's liver. - Paediatric Liver Transplantation
Liver transplant surgery for children. - Liver Cancer Surgery & Hepatic Resection
Surgical removal of liver tumours and complex liver resections. - HPB & Whipple Surgery
Pancreaticoduodenectomy and surgery of the liver, pancreas and bile ducts. - Cytoreductive Surgery & HIPEC
Surgery for abdominal cancers combined with heated chemotherapy. - Minimally Invasive GI Surgery
Keyhole procedures including minimally invasive donor hepatectomy and LAR.
Qualifications
- FALS
- MCh (HPB Surgery & Liver Transplant)
- MS Surgery
U.K. Srivastava Gold Medal for Best Outgoing Postgraduate, Delhi University - MBBS
Work Experience
- Director – Liver Transplant & GI Surgery
Paras Health, Gurugram
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Dr. Vaibhaw Kumar?
Dr. Vaibhaw Kumar is Director of Liver Transplant and GI Surgery at Paras Health, Gurugram, India. He has more than 15 years of experience in liver transplantation and hepato-pancreato-biliary surgery, holds an MCh in HPB Surgery and Liver Transplant, and according to the hospital has treated over 45,000 patients.
Does Dr. Vaibhaw Kumar perform living donor and paediatric liver transplants?
Yes. Living donor liver transplantation, paediatric liver transplantation and minimally invasive donor hepatectomy are listed among Dr. Vaibhaw Kumar's areas of expertise at Paras Health, Gurugram. Whether a patient and a potential donor are suitable is confirmed by the transplant team after detailed tests and review of medical reports.
What cancer surgeries does Dr. Vaibhaw Kumar perform?
Dr. Vaibhaw Kumar performs liver cancer surgery, complex hepatic resection, Whipple pancreaticoduodenectomy for pancreatic and periampullary tumours, cytoreductive surgery with HIPEC, and low anterior resection (LAR) for rectal conditions. The approach for each patient is planned at Paras Health, Gurugram after reviewing scans, biopsy results and overall fitness for surgery.
How can I arrange treatment with Dr. Vaibhaw Kumar through Medwell?
You can request an appointment with Dr. Vaibhaw Kumar through Medwell from anywhere in the world. Share your diagnosis and reports, and Medwell responds within 24 hours with a free personalised quote with no obligation. Once you decide to go ahead, Medwell books the consultation at Paras Health in Gurugram, provides visa invitation letter assistance, and coordinates your flights, hotel stay near the hospital and airport pickup, with support continuing during and after treatment.
What languages can I use when consulting Dr. Vaibhaw Kumar?
Dr. Vaibhaw Kumar speaks with patients in English and Hindi. International patients who prefer a different language, including Arabic, French, Russian, Swahili, Bengali or Uzbek, can request an interpreter through Medwell at the time of booking, which helps during consultations, consent discussions and follow-up at Paras Health, Gurugram.