About Dr. Ankur Vagadiya
A Career Focused on Liver Transplantation & Complex Hepatobiliary Surgery
Dr. Ankur Vagadiya is a Consultant in Gastro Surgery and Liver Transplantation with over 12 years of experience in complex hepatobiliary surgery, liver transplantation and gastrointestinal surgical care. His clinical work spans living and deceased donor liver transplantation, liver cancer surgery, pancreatic surgery and the management of complex abdominal conditions.
He completed his MBBS at Pramukhswami Medical College (PSMC), Karamsad, followed by postgraduate surgical training at the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh. He subsequently pursued an MCh in Hepatobiliary and Liver Transplant Surgery at the Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS), New Delhi.
His career combines specialist surgical training, academic appointments, transplant programme development and research in liver transplantation. These experiences inform his approach to evaluating complex conditions and determining suitable surgical or transplant options.
Dr. Ankur Vagadiya’s Journey as a Liver Transplant Surgeon
2005
MBBS, PSMC, Karamsad
Undergraduate medical training
2010
PGIMER, Chandigarh
Advanced surgical training
2015
ILBS, New Delhi
Hepatobiliary transplant specialization
2018
IKDRC-ITS, Ahmedabad
Academic and clinical practice
2022
Zydus Hospital, Ahmedabad
Liver transplant program leadership
Professional Memberships & Advanced Training
Dr. Ankur Vagadiya’s professional affiliations and specialised training reflect his continued engagement with advances in hepatobiliary surgery and liver transplantation.
IHPBA Certificate Course, AIIMS
(2014)
International Liver Transplantation Society Member
(2017)
IHPBA Asia-Pacific Member
2018
Gujarat’s First Board-Certified (NMC) Hepatobiliary & Liver Transplant Surgeon
Dr. Ankur Vagadiya holds an MBBS, MS from PGIMER, Chandigarh, and an MCh in Hepatobiliary and Liver Transplant Surgery from ILBS, New Delhi. He is among the three liver transplant surgeons in Gujarat reported to hold an NMC board-certified qualification in hepatobiliary surgery and liver transplantation. His specialised training covers complex liver, bile duct and pancreatic conditions, including advanced hepatobiliary procedures and liver transplantation. This expertise supports the evaluation of complex cases and the assessment of suitable surgical or transplant options based on each patient’s diagnosis and disease extent.
Research forms an important part of Dr. Ankur’s professional background. During his training at ILBS, he completed three research projects, including two clinical studies and one fundamental science project focused on transplant immunology. He has also presented research at national and international scientific meetings. His listed publications include: