30+ years of expertise

Dr. Chirag Desai

Consultant Surgical Gastroenterology

FRCS, FRCS, DNB (Gastro Surgery), MS (General Surgery), MBBS    |Apollo Hospitals Gandhinagar,Ahmedabad

About Dr. Chirag Desai

Dr. Chirag Desai specializes in surgical gastroenterology with expertise in hepatobiliary, pancreatic, and liver transplant surgery. His clinical focus includes the surgical management of liver diseases, gastrointestinal cancers, and complex hepatobiliary conditions.

He performs advanced procedures including living donor liver transplantation, pancreatic surgery, and minimally invasive hepatobiliary operations. His work has contributed significantly to the development of liver transplant programs in Gujarat, including pioneering procedures such as the first living donor liver transplant and the first pediatric liver transplant in the region.

Dr. Desai is also experienced in treating complex gastrointestinal disorders and cancers involving the pancreas, liver, and biliary system using advanced surgical techniques and multidisciplinary treatment approaches.

Education

  • FRCS โ€“ Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, United Kingdom
  • FRCS โ€“ Royal College of Surgeons of Glasgow, United Kingdom
  • DNB (Gastro Surgery) โ€“ National Board of Examinations, New Delhi
  • MS (General Surgery) โ€“ Sheth KM School of Postgraduate Medicine & Research, Mumbai
  • MBBS โ€“ NHL Municipal Medical College, Ahmedabad

Experience

  • Chief Consultant & Program Director โ€“ GI, HPB & Liver Transplant Surgery, Apollo Hospitals, Ahmedabad
  • Chief Consultant โ€“ Gujarat Gastro and Liver Foundation, Ahmedabad

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Frequently Asked Question

Dr. Chirag Desai performs complex liver transplant procedures including living donor liver transplantation and surgery for end-stage liver disease.

Dr. Chirag Desai treats gastrointestinal cancers including pancreas cancer, rectal cancer, and hepatobiliary malignancies using advanced surgical techniques.

Dr. Chirag Desai performs complex hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgeries involving the liver, pancreas, gallbladder, and biliary tract

Dr. Chirag Desai treats conditions such as gallbladder stones, piles, Hirschsprungโ€™s disease, and other gastrointestinal disorders requiring surgical intervention.