About Dr. Joy Varghese
- Dr. Joy Varghese is one of India’s leading Hepatologists and Liver Transplant Specialists with more than 25 years of experience.
- He is currently serving as the Director of Hepatology & Transplant Hepatology at Gleneagles Health City, Chennai.
- He is among the senior-most transplant hepatologists in India and has been involved in the care of more than 1,500 liver transplant patients.
- Dr. Joy has played an important role in establishing liver transplant programmes in both government and private hospitals across Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
- He completed his MBBS, MD, and DM (Gastroenterology) and later received advanced Fellowship training in Liver Transplantation in Germany.
- He was the first doctor in India to introduce therapeutic plasma exchange for treating several liver diseases and successfully performed hepatitis B-related liver transplantation using hyperimmune plasma.
- Dr. Joy has delivered more than 1,000 lectures on liver diseases and liver transplantation at national and international conferences.
- He has also published over 100 scientific research papers on liver diseases and liver transplantation.
- Along with patient care, he actively trains young doctors and contributes to medical education through fellowship programmes and academic activities.
- His dedication to liver care, research, and education has made him one of the most respected liver specialists in India.
Work Experience Dr. Joy Varghese
- 2018 – Present: Director, Department of Hepatology & Transplant Hepatology, Gleneagles Health City, Chennai
- 2017 – 2018: Program Co-Director, Department of Hepatology & Liver Transplantation, Apollo Hospital, Chennai
- 2015 – 2017: Lead Clinician & Senior Consultant, Gleneagles Health City, Chennai
- 2010 – 2015: Senior Consultant, Department of Hepatology & Liver Transplantation, Gleneagles Health City, Chennai
- 2008 – 2010: Assistant Professor, Department of Medical Gastroenterology, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi
- 2007 – 2008: Fellowship in Liver Transplantation, University Hospital, Essen, Germany
Education & Training of Dr. Joy Varghese
- MBBS
- MD
- DM (Gastroenterology)
- PhD
- Fellowship in Liver Transplantation – University Hospital, Essen, Germany
Specialization and Expertise
- Liver Transplant
- Transplant Hepatology
- Chronic Liver Disease
- Liver Cirrhosis
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Viral Hepatitis (Hepatitis B & C)
- Acute Liver Failure
- Liver Disease Management
- Therapeutic Plasma Exchange
Awards and Achievements
- Successfully involved in more than 1,500 liver transplant cases
- Helped establish liver transplant programmes in government and private hospitals across Tamil Nadu and Kerala
- First doctor in India to introduce therapeutic plasma exchange for several liver conditions
- Published 100+ scientific research papers on liver diseases and transplantation
- Delivered 1,000+ lectures on liver diseases and liver transplantation in India and abroad
- Program Director – LTSI Fellowship in Transplant Hepatology
- National Board Examiner for DNB (Gastroenterology)
- Governing Council Member, Tamil Nadu ISG
- Former Treasurer, Tamil Nadu ISG
- Former Joint Secretary, Liver Transplantation Society of India (LTSI)
Professional Memberships
- Association of Physicians of India (API)
- Indian Society of Gastroenterology (ISG)
- Indian National Association for Study of the Liver (INASL)
- International Club of Ascites
- European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL)
- Liver Transplantation Society of India (LTSI)
- International Liver Transplantation Society (ILTS)
Location
- Gleneagles Health City
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
FAQs
Who is Dr. Joy Varghese?
Dr. Joy Varghese is a senior Hepatologist and Liver Transplant Specialist with more than 25 years of experience. He is known for treating liver diseases and caring for liver transplant patients.
What is Dr. Joy Varghese specialised in?
He specialises in liver transplantation, hepatology, fatty liver disease, liver cirrhosis, hepatitis, acute liver failure, and transplant hepatology.
How many liver transplant patients has Dr. Joy Varghese treated?
Dr. Joy Varghese has been involved in the treatment and care of more than 1,500 liver transplant patients during his medical career.
Why is Dr. Joy Varghese well-known?
He is known for helping establish liver transplant programmes in India, introducing advanced liver treatments, and contributing to liver research and medical education.
Is Dr. Joy Varghese involved in teaching and research?
Yes. He is actively involved in training doctors, leading fellowship programmes, delivering lectures, and has published more than 100 research papers on liver diseases and liver transplantation.
