Dr. Rajanikanth Patcha

About Dr. Rajanikanth Patcha

Dr. Rajanikanth Patcha is a distinguished Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB) and Liver Transplant Surgeon serving as Clinical Lead and Senior Consultant at the Institute of Liver Sciences, Gleneagles Global Health City, Chennai. With over 22 years of extensive surgical experience, he is recognized as a leading authority in liver transplantation and complex hepatobiliary procedures. Dr. Patcha holds the prestigious distinction of being the first South Indian to achieve Fellow of the European Board of Surgery in both Liver Transplantation and Hepato-Biliary Surgery in 2014, a testament to his exceptional clinical skill and international training credentials.

Dr. Patcha brings profound clinical depth to his practice, with dedicated expertise spanning 10+ years in liver transplantation and 20+ years in liver and pancreatic cancer surgery. He specializes in living donor liver transplantation, cadaveric liver transplantation, pediatric liver transplantation, and complex surgeries of the liver, pancreas, and biliary system. His surgical portfolio includes advanced laparoscopic procedures, hepatic resections for tumors, pancreatic surgery including the Whipple procedure, and gastrectomy. He trained extensively in the United Kingdom for 13 years, serving as a Senior Clinical Fellow and Research Fellow in Liver Transplantation at the world-renowned Kings College Hospital, London, where he refined his skills in both clinical and research settings.

Dr. Patcha welcomes international patients from across the Gulf region, Africa, and South Asia, offering compassionate, evidence-based care in English, Hindi, and Tamil. His practice reflects a deep commitment to patient-centered outcomes, with careful preoperative assessment, meticulous surgical technique, and comprehensive postoperative support. He is actively involved in clinical research and has contributed multiple peer-reviewed publications to leading international journals including Transplantation, Liver Transplantation, and the Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hepatology, ensuring his patients benefit from the latest advances in hepatobiliary surgery.

Gleneagles Global Health City in Chennai is a premier tertiary-care destination equipped with state-of-the-art transplant facilities, dedicated ICU capacity, and a multidisciplinary team trained in managing complex hepatobiliary cases. The hospital is accredited under international standards and has established protocols for international patient care, including dedicated liaison services, visa assistance, and accommodation coordination. International patients choosing Gleneagles benefit from seamless integration of world-class surgical expertise with comprehensive supportive care in a hospital environment recognized for clinical excellence and patient safety.