Dr. Vaibhav Patil
Dr. Vaibhav Patil
Gastroenterology & Hepatobiliary 12+ Years Experience

Dr. Vaibhav Patil

MBBS, DNB (General Surgery), DNB (Medical Gastroenterology), Diploma in Diabetology, Fellowship in Transplant Hepatology
Director of Hepatology, Gastroenterology & Hepatobiliary

About Dr. Vaibhav Patil

Professional Summary

This doctor is a highly experienced hepatologist and liver transplant physician with an extensive career spanning over two decades across India, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Currently serving as Director of Hepatology at Dr. Rela Institute & Medical Centre (RIMC) in Chennai, the doctor brings a wealth of expertise in managing complex liver diseases, liver transplantation, and advanced diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures. With training and clinical experience gained at prestigious institutions including the University of Birmingham's Liver Labs, Princess Alexandra Hospital in Brisbane, and the South West Liver Unit in Plymouth, the doctor offers a truly international standard of care. Their clinical expertise encompasses the full spectrum of liver diseases — from viral hepatitis and fatty liver disease to acute liver failure, liver cirrhosis, and hepatocellular carcinoma — alongside comprehensive pre- and post-liver transplant management. The doctor also holds significant expertise in interventional hepatology procedures including ERCP, EUS-guided procedures, TIPS, and variceal bleeding management, making them a versatile specialist capable of handling the most challenging hepatobiliary cases. International patients can expect compassionate, evidence-based care delivered by a physician with deep academic and clinical credentials.

Specializations

  • Gastroenterology & Hepatobiliary
  • Surgical Gastroenterology (Liver Transplant Medicine)

Procedures & Expertise

Education & Qualifications

  • Fellow in Transplant Hepatology— Gleneagles Global Hospital, Chennai (Jan 2018 – Sept 2018)
  • DNB Medical Gastroenterology — National Board of Examinations, New Delhi (2017)
  • DNB General Surgery— National Board of Examinations, New Delhi (2012)
  • Diploma in Diabetology— Topiwala National Medical College & Nair Hospital, Mumbai (2009)
  • MBBS — Topiwala National Medical College & Nair Hospital, Mumbai (2005)

Hospital Affiliations

  • Dr. Rela Institute & Medical Centre (RIMC), Chennai (Current)
  • Institute of Liver Disease and Transplantation, Global Hospitals, Chennai
  • University Hospitals of Coventry & Warwickshire, UK
  • South West Liver Unit, Derriford Hospital, Plymouth, UK
  • Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane, Australia
  • Institute of Biomedical Research, University of Birmingham, UK
  • Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham, UK

Research

  • Current Research: Predictors of Paracentesis-Induced Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) in Liver Cirrhosis (under the guidance of Dr. Jayanthi Venkataraman)
  • Thesis Work: Prolonged QT Interval as a Marker of Diabetic Cardiac Autonomic Neuropathy
  • DNB Thesis: Prevalence of Adult-Onset Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus Amongst Outdoor Young Lean Diabetics from Stimulated C-Peptide Test

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