Dr. Ushast Dhir, MBBS, MS, DNB, MNAMS
Director and Head
Department of Liver Transplantation and Hepato-Biliary Surgery
Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, India
About Dr. Ushast Dhir
Dr. Ushast Dhir is a globally renowned expert in liver transplantation and hepatobiliary surgery with over two decades of professional experience. As the Director of the Department of Liver Transplantation and Hepato-Biliary Surgery at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, one of India’s most prestigious medical institutions, he has been instrumental in advancing complex surgical techniques and delivering world-class patient outcomes.
Dr. Dhir has independently performed over 1,500 successful liver transplants and more than 10,000 intricate hepatobiliary surgeries. His vast expertise spans open, laparoscopic, and robotic-assisted surgeries, honed through rigorous training at leading medical centers in India, Singapore, the United States, and South Korea. His relentless pursuit of excellence is matched by his commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care.
Education and Qualifications
MBBS – Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi University, India
MS (General Surgery) – Maulana Azad Medical College & associated LNH/GBPH, Delhi University
DNB (Diplomate of National Board) – National Board of Examinations, New Delhi
Fellowships and Advanced Training
Minimally Invasive Surgery – National University of Singapore Hospital, Singapore
Advanced Laparoscopic, Bariatric & GI Surgery – Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, USA (Mentor: Prof. Jeffery Ponsky)
Multi-Organ Transplantation & Hepatobiliary Surgery (ASTS Certified) – University of Cincinnati Medical Center, USA (Mentor: Prof. E. Steve Woodle)
Living Donor Liver Transplantation – Medanta Liver Institute, India
Lap Donor Hepatectomy and Living Donor Liver Transplantation – Seoul National University Hospital, South Korea (Mentor: Prof. Suh)
Board Certifications
MS (General Surgery), Delhi University
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DNB, National Board of Examinations, New Delhi
Education Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG), USA
ASTS Certification in Liver, Kidney, and Pancreas Transplantation
SAGES Fellowship Certification in Advanced Laparoscopic & Bariatric Surgery
American Board Certification in Organ Procurement
Licensure
Ohio, USA
New Delhi, Haryana, Telangana, and Tamil Nadu, India
Awards and Honors
Best All-Rounder Trophy (1994)
Best Oral Paper Presentation – World Congress, Washington DC (2010)
Best Performance in FLS – Case Western Reserve University, SAGES, USA
Authored and co-authored numerous peer-reviewed articles and book chapters on advanced laparoscopic and transplant surgery
Research Interests
Liver Donor Liver Transplant (LDLT) Outcomes and Portal Vein Modulation
Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) and Portal Vein Tumor Thrombus in Transplantation
Bariatric Surgery in End-Stage Renal Disease and Transplant Patients
Advanced Laparoscopic Techniques for Liver Abscess Management
Memberships
International Liver Transplant Society (ILTS)
American Society of Transplant Surgeons (ASTS)
Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons (IAGES)
Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES)
Contributions to Medical Science
Dr. Dhir has participated in numerous global conferences, presenting pioneering research and surgical techniques. He serves as a faculty member for advanced laparoscopic surgery training programs and collaborates on international research projects to enhance transplant and hepatobiliary surgical outcomes.
