Dr. Ravi Lochan

Dr. Rajiv Lochan is one of the best Lead Consultants in Hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) and Liver Transplantation Surgery at Manipal Hospitals, Old Airport Road, Bengaluru. Dr. Lochan's educational background includes an MBBS degree, an MS (Master of Surgery) degree, an MD (Doctor of Medicine) degree, and various other prestigious certifications. Notably, he holds the FRCS (Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons) designation from Edinburgh, indicating his recognition as a skilled and accomplished surgeon. He also has FRCS (HPB) certification, further demonstrating his specialisation in HPB surgery. Moreover, Dr. Rajiv Lochan has made significant contributions to the field through his research and publications. He has been actively involved in studying liver reperfusion injury following transplantation and exploring ways to modulate it. His research aims to enhance liver transplantation outcomes and improve donor safety in living-donor liver transplantation (LDLT). He is a foremost liver transplantation surgeon in Bangalore

Dr. Lochan's dedication to advancing the field of liver transplantation and HPB surgery is evident in his numerous talks and publications. Some of his areas of specialisation include liver transplantation (also paediatric liver transplantation), retroperitoneal sarcoma surgery, pancreatic cancer management, hepato-cellular cancer and other types of malignancy in the liver and bile ducts, acute and chronic pancreatitis, and modulation of liver reperfusion injury following the transplantation procedure. 

In addition to his clinical work and research, Dr. Lochan is multilingual and proficient in English, Kannada, Hindi, and Tamil. This linguistic versatility allows him to effectively communicate with patients from diverse backgrounds, ensuring optimal care and understanding. Throughout his career, Dr. Rajiv Lochan has received numerous accolades and recognition for his outstanding work. He was awarded the Endowment Scholarship during his MBBS studies and achieved the third rank in his batch. His excellence continued during his MS degree, where he earned distinction as the Best Outgoing Student in his batch. Dr. Lochan's achievements culminated in him securing the first rank and being awarded the Association of Surgeons of India Gold Medal for MS (General Surgery).

Dr. Rajiv Lochan's expertise extends beyond clinical practice and research. He has given talks on topics such as the impact of junk food on liver health, the importance of a healthy lifestyle in preventing liver disease, and the relationship between fatty liver and insulin resistance. His contributions to educating the masses through various platforms highlight his commitment to promoting liver health and preventing liver-related conditions. Moreover, Dr. Lochan has been welcome to talk at meetings and occasions, both nationally and internationally, where he imparts his experiences and skills to fellow medical experts. He has likewise been highlighted in different news sources, further setting his standing as a regarded expert in the field. His interviews and publications cover many subjects, including liver transplantation, liver cirrhosis, hepatitis, and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).