Dr. Manav Wadhawan – Expert in Hepatology & Gastroenterology

Dr. Manav Wadhawan is a highly regarded specialist in gastroenterology and hepatology, with more than two decades of experience in liver diseases, liver transplantation, and advanced endoscopic procedures. He currently holds the position of Principal Director, Gastroenterology & Hepatology at the Institute for Digestive and Liver Diseases, BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi.

Educational Background

• MBBS & MD (Internal Medicine): Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC) and AIIMS, New Delhi

• DM (Gastroenterology): University of Delhi / AIIMS Delhi

• Fellowship in Transplant Hepatology: Trained in Montreal, Canada (2005)

Professional Experience

• Current: Principal Director, Gastroenterology & Hepatology, BLK-Max Hospital

• Former Roles:

  • Director & Head, Fortis Escorts Liver & Digestive Diseases Institute (2015–2018)

  • Senior Consultant at FMRI, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, and Sir Ganga Ram Hospital

  • Played a key role in establishing the liver transplant program at Apollo Hospitals

Clinical Expertise

• Hepatology & Transplant Hepatology

• Liver Transplantation: Expertise in transplant protocols, including HBIG-free regimens

• Advanced ERCP Techniques: Especially in managing biliary complications post-transplant

• Endoscopic Ultrasound and Therapeutic Endoscopy

Achievements

• Young Investigator Award – International Liver Transplant Society (ILTS), 2013

• Multiple Plenary Presentations – Indian Society of Gastroenterology, APASL, and IASL

• Invited as a speaker in over 200 medical conferences worldwide

Academic & Research Contributions

• Publications: Over 50 peer-reviewed journal articles and 5 book chapters

• Focus Areas: Hepatitis B in liver transplant, innovations in post-transplant ERCP

• Editorial Role: On the board of the Journal of Clinical & Experimental Hepatology

• Task Force Memberships: Active role in INASL working groups on liver failure, hepatitis B/C, and drug-induced liver injury

Vision & Initiatives

Dr. Wadhawan continues to lead in the development of innovative protocols for liver transplant patients, particularly HBIG-free regimens. Through the SPARE LIVER TRUST, he supports public awareness, clinical education, and research aimed at improving liver health across India.