Dr. Sanjay Govil

About Dr. Sanjay Govil

Dr. Sanjay Govil is a Lead Consultant in Hepatobiliary and Transplant Surgery at Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru, with over 30 years of distinguished clinical experience. He holds Fellowship from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (FRCS) and completed specialized training in hepatobiliary and transplant surgery at King's College Hospital, London. His credentials reflect a commitment to world-class surgical practice grounded in rigorous international training across premier UK, US, Japanese, and Egyptian institutions.

Dr. Govil's clinical depth encompasses complex hepatopancreaticobiliary procedures and liver transplantation. He has built a practice distinguished by high-volume, high-complexity cases including liver resections, hepatectomy, pancreatic cancer surgery, Whipple procedures, biliary reconstruction, and hepaticojejunostomy. His technical mastery and meticulous approach have earned him recognition as faculty at major conferences including SOFFCON and FUSFAB, where he shares his expertise with fellow surgeons. He serves as course coordinator for the International Laparoscopy Fellowship at Apollo Health Education and Research Foundation.

International patients form a substantial part of Dr. Govil's practice. He welcomes patients from the Gulf states, Africa, and Commonwealth regions seeking expert hepatobiliary and transplant care. His experience managing complex cross-border cases, combined with fluency in English, Hindi, and Kannada, ensures seamless communication and culturally sensitive care for international visitors to Bengaluru.

Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road, is one of Asia's leading quaternary care centers, equipped with state-of-the-art hepatobiliary and transplant units, dedicated ICU infrastructure, and an established international patient services desk. The hospital maintains NABH and JCI accreditation and provides comprehensive perioperative support for complex transplant and HPB surgery. For international patients, Apollo offers transparent pricing, coordinated visa assistance, and post-operative follow-up protocols suited to remote patient monitoring.

International patients choosing Dr. Govil can expect evidence-based surgical decision-making, transparent communication about risks and benefits, and structured post-operative care protocols. Gaf Healthcare facilitates video consultations, document review, and seamless coordination with Apollo's international patient team to ensure a smooth treatment journey.