Dr. Sanjiv Saigal
Principal Director
• Liver Transplant | Hepatobiliary
• 27+ years of experience
• Max Hospital Saket, Delhi
Brief about doctor
The above profile sums up Dr. Sanjiv Saigal as a leading liver specialist and one of the highly experienced liver transplant experts, holding over 27 years of professional service experience. Being the current Principal Director and Head of Liver Transplant and Biliary Sciences at Max Healthcare, he has undertaken over 3,400 successful liver transplants to regain good health and quality of life for many. He can easily be crowned one of the most prominent leaders with experience in liver care while dealing with all sorts of liver conditions.
Work Experience
- Dr. Saigal has a long-term career with some of the best health care centers
- Senior Director, Hepatology & Liver Transplant Medanta Medicity, Gurugram (2010 - 2020)
- Consultant, Hepatology & Gastroenterology, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi (2002 - 2010)
- Dr. Saigal is currently practicing at Max Healthcare and doing advanced treatments for complex liver diseases and conditions.
Education & Training
- CCST in Gastroenterology, United Kingdom, 2005
- MRCP, Royal College of Physicians, Edinburgh, UK (1999)
- DM in Gastroenterology, G.B. Pant Hospital, Delhi (1998)
- DNB in Gastroenterology National Board of Examinations, Delhi (1996)
- MD in Medicine, PGI Chandigarh (1994)
- M.B.B.S. (Gold Medalist) Calcutta University (1989)
Specialty Interests
Dr. Saigal's areas of special interest and expertise include:
- Liver Transplant
- Cirrhosis and Portal Hypertension
- Liver Cancer
- Alcoholic Liver Disease
- Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)
- Viral Hepatitis
- Drug-induced liver disease
Memberships
Dr. Saigal is an active member of many medical associations:
- American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases
- Liver Transplantation Society of India; Vice President (2020)
- Member Education Committee International Liver Transplantation Society
- Asia Pacific Association for the Study of Liver (APASL)
- Governing Council Member Indian Association for the Study of Liver (2011-2013)
- National Academy of Medical Sciences (MAMS), New Delhi
- Indian Association for Study of Liver
- Indian Society of Gastroenterology
- Congress of Asian Society of Transplantation
- Indian Medical Association
Awards
Awards received by Dr. Saigal for his work and research in liver care are:
- INLAKS Foundation Scholar, King's College Hospital, London, UK
- Human Care Award (2018)
- IMA Eminent Speaker, 2014
- Gold Medal Calcutta University
- National Pfizer Award
- More than 125 indexed publications in medical journals
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. 1: What makes Dr. Sanjiv Saigal a specialist in liver transplants?
Dr. Saigal has performed and led over 3,400 liver transplants, offering the finest experience and understanding of challenging liver conditions in the whole world.
Q. 2: How does Dr. Saigal approach treatment in patients with liver cirrhosis?
In fact, Dr. Saigal thinks of thorough and individualized cirrhosis management that aids a patient in symptom relief and prevents further injury of the liver, therefore promoting quality life.
Q. 3: What diseases does Dr. Saigal treat with liver disease?
Some of the diseases he treats include alcoholic liver disease, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, liver cancer, and viral hepatitis, to name a few.
Q. 4: How does Dr. Saigal treat the disease of liver cancer?
He comes up with a particular strategy for every patient that might require medication, lifestyle changes, and even specific treatments in order to treat liver cancer effectively.
Q. 5: What treatment protocols does Dr. Saigal adopt for viral hepatitis?
Dr. Saigal adopts comprehensive care under medication and close follow-up to help control the condition and maintain the liver well.
