Liver Transplant, HPB & GI Oncology Surgeon

Dr. Srinivas Bojanapu

16+ years transforming outcomes for patients with complex liver, HPB, and GI oncology conditions across India and South Asia.

Dr. Srinivas Bojanapu — Liver Transplant Surgeon
ZCCK Registered Transplant Surgeon

A Life Dedicated to Liver Health

Dr. Srinivas Bojanapu is one of Bengaluru's most experienced liver transplant surgeons, with over 16 years of focused practice in liver transplantation, HPB (Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary) surgery, robotic GI cancer surgery, and medical hepatology.

After completing his foundational medical training at M.S. Ramaiah Medical College (MBBS) and Mysore Medical College (MS General Surgery), Dr. Srinivas pursued advanced surgical gastroenterology training at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi — one of India's premier centres — earning his DrNB in Surgical Gastroenterology.

He further consolidated his expertise with a Post-Doctoral Fellowship (PDF) in Liver Transplant & HPB Surgery under RGUHS, specialising in both deceased donor and living donor liver transplantation, complex hepatic resections, pancreatic surgery, and robotic GI cancer procedures.

Dr. Srinivas leads an active LDLT and DDLT liver transplant programme with outcomes benchmarked to international standards, managing a specialist practice across Dhaara Liver Clinic (Yelahanka) and Kauvery Hospital (Electronic City), serving patients from across Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and internationally.

16+ Years Experience
LDLT & DDLT Transplant Programme
ZCCK Organ Allocation Registry
10 Peer-Reviewed Publications

Qualifications & Training

Trained at India's most respected institutions across surgery, gastroenterology, and transplant medicine.

MBBS
M.S. Ramaiah Medical College
Bengaluru, Karnataka
MS — General Surgery
Mysore Medical College
Mysore, Karnataka
FACRSI
Association of Colon & Rectal Surgeons of India
Fellow — Colorectal & GI Surgery
DrNB — Surgical Gastroenterology
Sir Ganga Ram Hospital
New Delhi — Premier National Board Fellowship
PDF — Liver Transplant & HPB Surgery
RGUHS
Post-Doctoral Fellowship — Transplant & HPB Surgery

Every patient who comes to me is fighting not just a disease — they are fighting for time with their family, for the chance to see their children grow up, to live a complete life. That weight is what drives every decision I make in the operating theatre and in the clinic.

— Dr. Srinivas Bojanapu, MS · FACRSI · DrNB · PDF

Professional Memberships & Registrations

Active member of India's leading surgical and transplant professional bodies.

LTSI
Liver Transplant Society of India
IHPBA
International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association
IMA
Indian Medical Association
IASG
Indian Association of Surgical Gastroenterology
ZCCK
Zonal Coordination Committee Karnataka — Registered

Peer-Reviewed Publications

10 indexed publications in international surgical and hepatology journals including Springer, BMJ Publishing Group, HPB (Oxford), and Oxford University Press.

Journal Articles & Book Chapters
  1. 2018 — Penoscrotal swelling: an unusual occurrence in a patient with an anastomotic leak following ileostomy closure. Journal of Surgical Case Reports, Oxford University Press.
  2. 2018 — Brunner's gland hyperplasia: an unusual duodenal submucosal lesion seen in four patients. Journal of Surgical Case Reports, Oxford University Press.
  3. 2019 — Outcomes in patients of End Stage Liver Disease with Hepatorenal syndrome undergoing Living Donor Liver Transplant. HPB.
  4. 2019 — Hepatoblastoma: an institutional experience of this rare malignancy in children. HPB.
  5. 2020 — Duodenal Perforation: Outcomes after Surgical Management at a Tertiary Care Centre. Surgery Research and Practice, Hindawi.
  6. 2020 — Patient preference for a particular hospital: A prospective questionnaire-based investigation from India. Current Medicine Research and Practice.
  7. 2022 — Surgical outcomes after endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography and sphincterotomy associated duodenal perforations. Current Medicine Research and Practice.
  8. 2023 — Indication and Contraindications for Liver Transplantation. Chapter in Peri-operative Anesthetic Management in Liver Transplantation, Springer.
  9. 2025 — Reverse polarity in pseudopyloric metaplasia in Crohn's disease. Journal of Clinical Pathology, BMJ Publishing Group.
  10. 2026 — StatPearls chapters: "Thoracic Duct Leak" and "Pancreatic Mucinous Cystadenoma". StatPearls, NCBI Bookshelf.

Areas of Expertise

A comprehensive scope spanning liver disease, complex abdominal surgery, and oncology.

Transplant Surgery

  • Deceased Donor Liver Transplant (DDLT)
  • Living Donor Liver Transplant (LDLT)
  • Split Liver Transplant
  • Paediatric Liver Transplant
  • Re-transplantation

HPB Surgery

  • Major & Minor Hepatic Resection
  • Whipple's Procedure (Pancreaticoduodenectomy)
  • Distal Pancreatectomy
  • Bile Duct Reconstruction
  • Portal Hypertension Surgery

Robotic & Laparoscopic

  • Robotic Liver Resection
  • Robotic Whipple's
  • Robotic Colorectal Cancer Surgery
  • Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
  • Minimally Invasive GI Oncology

Medical Hepatology

  • Liver Cirrhosis Management
  • Hepatitis B & C Treatment
  • MASLD / Fatty Liver (NAFLD)
  • Ascites & Portal Hypertension
  • Acute-on-Chronic Liver Failure (ACLF)

Serving Patients Across North Bangalore & Beyond

Dr. Srinivas Bojanapu is the specialist of choice for liver, HPB, and GI cancer care for patients in North Bangalore, avoiding long journeys to distant city-centre hospitals.

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Yelahanka
Dhaara Liver Clinic — OPD + minor procedures
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Hebbal
Easy access via Bellary Road corridor
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Jakkur
10 minutes from Dhaara Liver Clinic
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Thanisandra
North Bangalore catchment
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Sahakar Nagar
North Bangalore catchment
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Devanahalli
Airport Road — 25 min from clinic
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Electronic City
Kauvery Hospital — major surgery
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International
Patients from Gulf, SE Asia, South Asia

Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Srinivas Bojanapu

Where does Dr. Srinivas Bojanapu practice in Bangalore? +
Dr. Srinivas practises at Dhaara Liver Clinic in Yelahanka (outpatient consultations, liver disease follow-up, minor procedures) and Kauvery Hospital in Electronic City (major HPB surgery, liver transplant, full ICU support). He serves patients from Yelahanka, Hebbal, Jakkur, Thanisandra, Sahakar Nagar, Devanahalli, and the entire Airport Road corridor.
What qualifications does Dr. Srinivas Bojanapu hold? +
He holds an MBBS from M.S. Ramaiah Medical College, MS General Surgery from Mysore Medical College, DrNB in Surgical Gastroenterology from Sir Ganga Ram Hospital (New Delhi), and a Post-Doctoral Fellowship (PDF) in Liver Transplant & HPB Surgery under RGUHS. He is a member of IHPBA, LTSI, IMA, and IASG, and is ZCCK-registered for liver transplantation.
How many liver transplants has Dr. Srinivas performed? +
Dr. Srinivas performs over 60 liver transplants per year with a outcomes aligned with international transplant benchmarks, with an established liver transplant programme. He performs both living donor liver transplant (LDLT) and deceased donor liver transplant (DDLT) — making him one of North Bangalore's most experienced liver transplant surgeons.
Does Dr. Srinivas treat non-surgical liver conditions? +
Yes. He combines surgical expertise with medical hepatology — managing liver cirrhosis, Hepatitis B and C, fatty liver disease (MASLD), acute liver failure, portal hypertension, and ascites. Having a surgical hepatologist means one specialist can manage the disease medically and determine when surgery or transplant is needed.
Can I get a second opinion from Dr. Srinivas? +
Yes. Dr. Srinivas offers second opinion consultations for patients told their liver or pancreatic tumour is "inoperable," or anyone seeking expert review of a complex HPB diagnosis. Book at Dhaara Liver Clinic, Yelahanka by calling +91 87478 74888 or booking online.
What is the difference between Dr. Srinivas and a gastroenterologist? +
A gastroenterologist manages digestive disease medically (endoscopy, medication). Dr. Srinivas is a surgical gastroenterologist and HPB specialist — he performs complex liver, pancreatic, biliary, and GI cancer surgery in addition to medical hepatology. Patients needing liver transplant evaluation, liver masses, bile duct tumours, or pancreatic cancer treatment require his subspecialty level.
What is the cost of liver transplant in Bangalore? +
The total cost of liver transplant in Bangalore ranges from approximately ₹18 lakhs to ₹32 lakhs depending on the type (living donor or deceased donor), clinical complexity, ICU duration, and post-operative course. Living donor liver transplant (LDLT) typically costs ₹18–22 lakhs; deceased donor transplant (DDLT) ranges from ₹26–32 lakhs. A detailed written estimate is provided after evaluation. Government schemes including Ayushman Bharat (PM-JAY) and Arogya Karnataka cover eligible patients.
Does health insurance cover liver transplant in India? +
Most Indian health insurance policies cover liver transplant including surgical charges, ICU stay, and hospitalisation. Ayushman Bharat (PM-JAY) covers transplant for eligible beneficiaries. Arogya Karnataka and Rajiv Arogyasri (Telangana/AP) also cover transplant at empanelled hospitals. Dr. Srinivas's team helps navigate insurance and government scheme coverage before and during treatment.

Book a Consultation with Dr. Srinivas

Available at Dhaara Liver Clinic (Yelahanka) and Kauvery Hospital (Electronic City), Bangalore.

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