Dr. Pradeep Krishna R V

About Dr. Pradeep Krishna R V

Dr. Pradeep Krishna R V is a Senior Consultant in Surgical Gastroenterology, HPB and Transplant Surgery with more than 16 years of clinical experience. He holds an MS in General Surgery from the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, and an MCh in Gastrointestinal and HPB Surgery from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), complemented by advanced post-doctoral fellowship training in HPB Surgery and Liver Transplantation. His credentials position him among the most comprehensively trained hepatobiliary and transplant specialists in India.

Dr. Krishna brings deep surgical expertise across the full spectrum of hepatobiliary and transplant procedures. His clinical practice encompasses living donor liver transplantation, deceased donor liver transplantation, pediatric liver transplantation, complex liver resection and hepatectomy, advanced biliary reconstruction, hepaticojejunostomy, and the Whipple procedure for pancreatic malignancies. He manages high-acuity cases involving complex HPB tumors and performs challenging reconstructive procedures with consistent clinical outcomes. His operative experience reflects a high-volume practice in one of India's busiest HPB centers.

Dr. Krishna has established himself as a trusted surgeon for international patients seeking transplant and hepatobiliary care. He regularly treats patients from the Gulf region, East Africa, and the SAARC countries, bringing experience with diverse patient populations and complex medical backgrounds. His fluency in English, Hindi, and Tamil facilitates seamless communication with patients and their families across geographies. He prioritizes clear informed consent and comprehensive perioperative care for every patient, irrespective of origin.

He practices at Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru—one of India's foremost multi-specialty quaternary care institutions. Apollo's HPB and Transplant department is equipped with state-of-the-art surgical suites, advanced imaging (CT, MRI), intervention radiology, and dedicated ICU support. The hospital maintains NABH accreditation and operates a robust international patient services desk, making it an established destination for medical tourism in complex surgical disciplines.

International patients choosing Dr. Pradeep Krishna benefit from India's cost-effectiveness combined with world-class surgical infrastructure and outcome-driven care protocols that align with global standards.