Prof. (Dr.) Subhash Gupta

About Prof. (Dr.) Subhash Gupta

• Dr. Subhash Gupta is a prominent Surgical Gastroenterologist and Liver Transplant Surgeon with over 37 years of experience.
• He is a pioneer in Liver Transplantation in the Indian subcontinent and has significantly contributed to establishing the specialty in this region over the past decade.
• He has performed over 3000 liver transplants.
• As a gastrointestinal surgeon, he addresses a spectrum of GI diseases, including liver resections, pancreatic surgery, hydatid cyst surgery, choledochal cyst surgery, and bile duct injury repair.
• His educational qualifications include MBBS and MS (General Surgery) from All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, in 1986 and 1989, respectively.
• Under the mentorship of Prof. Samiran Nundy, he pursued advanced Liver Transplantation training in the UK, training at renowned institutions, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham and St. James University Hospital in Leeds.
• Dr. Gupta obtained Fellowships from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and Glasgow during his tenure in the UK and engaged extensively in clinical, research, and teaching activities.
• In 1998, he returned to India and assumed the role of Consultant in Liver Transplantation and GI Surgery at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital (SGRH), New Delhi. He spearheaded the establishment of the first successful liver transplant program in the Indian subcontinent.
• Dr. Gupta's tenure at SGRH and later at Indraprastha Apollo paved the way for his eventual transition to Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, in 2017, where he initiated and led the Liver Transplant & HPB program.
• Over the years, the Center of Liver & Biliary Sciences (CLBS) at Max Hospital evolved into the busiest Living Donor Liver Transplant program globally, emphasizing comprehensive care beyond transplantation.
• Dr. Gupta emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach to liver disease management, integrating surgical and medical expertise to optimize patient care. He advocates for individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and circumstances.
• His clinical and research interests extend to various liver diseases, including Acute Liver Failure, Hepatitis B and C, Alcoholic Steatohepatitis, and autoimmune hepatitis, among others.
• Dr. Gupta's team at CLBS specializes in treating pediatric liver diseases such as Neonatal hepatitis, PFIC, Biliary atresia, Hyperoxaluria, and Wilson's disease.
• Upholding the philosophy of "Treat the patient, not the disease," Dr. Gupta prioritizes personalized care, ensuring patients and their families are well-informed and actively involved in treatment decisions.
• Dr. Gupta maintains a hands-on approach to patient care, actively participating in surgical procedures and overseeing postoperative management, emphasizing meticulous attention to detail for optimal outcomes.
• He is fluent in English and Hindi.

Education

• MBBS, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, 1986
• MS (General Surgery), All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, 1989
• FRCS (General Surgery), Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, UK, 1994
• FRCS (Liver Transplant), Queen Elizabeth Medical Centre, 1995

Past Experience

• Senior Consultant, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi, 2016
• Senior consultant, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, 2006
• Senior consultant, St. James's University Hospital, Leeds, 1998
• Consultant, Queen Elizabeth Medical Centre, Birmingham, 1995
• Consultant, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, 1993

Awards