KD Hospital - Centre for Hepatology & Liver Transplantation

Advanced liver, gallbladder, bile duct and pancreatic treatment in Ahmedabad

KD Hospital is a leading tertiary care hepatology and liver transplantation centre in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, providing expert diagnosis, advanced medical treatment and specialised surgery for all liver, gallbladder, bile duct and pancreatic disorders.

Our Department of Hepatology and Liver Diseases brings together highly experienced and skilled hepatologists, liver transplant and HPB surgeons, gastroenterologists, interventional radiologists, intensivists, and specialist nurses to deliver world-class, evidence-based care for both common and complex liver conditions.

We combine state-of-the-art technology, modern imaging systems and dedicated intensive care facilities with compassionate, personalised care. From viral hepatitis and fatty liver disease to cirrhosis, liver cancer management, and advanced liver transplant care, every patient benefits from an individualised treatment plan designed by a multidisciplinary team to achieve the best possible outcome.

Our services

Diagnostic & preventive services

• Screening and management of viral hepatitis (A, B, C & E)
• Evaluation of fatty liver disease (NAFLD, NASH)
• Assessment of cirrhosis of the liver
• Portal hypertension management (ascites, encephalopathy, variceal bleeding)
• Liver elastography & advanced imaging for fibrosis assessment
• Liver biopsy (percutaneous, transjugular)
• Genetic and autoimmune liver disease evaluation
• Infections of the liver (amoebic/pyogenic liver abscess)

Medical & interventional services

• Comprehensive care for alcohol-related liver disease
• Management of acute and acute-on-chronic liver failure
• Plasma exchange/plasmapheresis for fulminant hepatic failure, severe autoimmune hepatitis, and acute-on-chronic liver failure
• Endoscopic and radiological management of portal hypertension, variceal bleeding, and biliary strictures
• Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) for managing complications of portal hypertension
• Specialised management of paediatric liver diseases

Advanced hepatology & transplant services

Liver transplantation (living donor & deceased donor) for:

• End-stage liver disease/cirrhosis with portal hypertension
• Acute liver failure/ACLF unresponsive to medical therapy
• Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) within transplant criteria
• Metabolic and genetic liver diseases (e.g., Wilson’s disease, haemochromatosis)

HCC (liver cancer) management:

• Diagnosis & evaluation of HCC
• Curative therapies: surgical resection, liver transplantation, local ablation (RFA, MWA)
• Palliative/bridging therapies: TACE, TARE (radioembolisation), SBRT, systemic therapies (targeted, immunotherapy)

Comprehensive pre- and post-transplant care with lifelong follow-up.

When should you consult a hepatologist?

You should seek a hepatologist’s consultation at KD Hospital if you experience any of the following symptoms or are diagnosed with:

• Persistent jaundice (yellowing of the eyes/skin)
• Chronic unexplained fatigue or weakness
• Abdominal swelling (ascites) or leg oedema
• Blood in vomit or black stools (possible variceal bleeding)
• Unexplained weight loss, poor appetite, or muscle wasting
• Chronic liver disease (cirrhosis, hepatitis, fatty liver)
• Liver cancer (HCC) or liver mass on imaging
• Abnormal liver tests (LFTs) or thrombocytopenia (low platelet count)
• Unexplained recurrent encephalopathy (confusion, drowsiness)
• Acute liver failure (sudden jaundice, coagulopathy, confusion)
• Evaluation for liver transplantation

Why choose KD Hospital for liver care in Gujarat?

• Expert multidisciplinary team: Our liver care unit brings together hepatologists, liver transplant and HPB surgeons, interventional radiologists, intensivists, dietitians and rehabilitation specialists. This collaborative approach ensures holistic care across every stage of treatment.
• Cutting-edge diagnostics & treatments: We are equipped with the latest technologies, including FibroScan, MR elastography, an advanced endoscopy unit, an interventional radiology cath lab, and a plasma exchange facility, enabling accurate diagnosis and precision treatments.
• Comprehensive transplant programme: From pre-transplant evaluation, donor and recipient optimisation, perioperative management, to meticulous post-transplant follow-up and long-term immunosuppression care, our programme covers the full spectrum of liver transplantation with a focus on safety, outcomes, and quality of life.
• Personalised care plans: Each patient receives a customised treatment plan that not only addresses the medical condition but also incorporates nutritional counselling, physiotherapy, and lifestyle modification, supporting recovery and long-term health.

At KD Hospital, our mission is to combine advanced science with a human touch, making us one of the most trusted centres for hepatology and liver transplantation in Gujarat and Western India.

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