Dr. Ravichand Siddachari is a distinguished Liver Transplant Specialist with over 26 years of experience, currently practicing at Apollo Health City, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad. He holds an impressive array of qualifications, including an MBBS from Minsk, Belarus, an MS from Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai, a DNB in General Surgery, an MCh from University College of Dublin, and prestigious fellowships such as MRCSEd from Edinburgh and FRCS in HPB and Upper GI from the Intercollegiate Board in the UK. Dr. Siddachari is renowned for his expertise in complex liver surgeries, including liver transplants, hepatobiliary surgery, and minimally invasive techniques. His commitment to advancing medical knowledge is evident through his active involvement in research, academic discussions, and participation in numerous national and international medical conferences. He is dedicated to pioneering innovative treatments that enhance patient outcomes and quality of life. A strong advocate for patient-centered care, Dr. Siddachari prioritizes clear communication and compassionate support, ensuring that his patients and their families are well-informed and comfortable throughout their treatment journey. Fluent in English, Hindi, and Telugu, he effectively connects with a diverse patient population, making high-quality healthcare accessible to all.
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Experience
Chief of Liver Transplant and HPB Surgery, Manipal Hospitals,
Bangalore,
India from July 2015 to June 2020
Currently, Chief of HPB and Liver Transplantation. KIMS Hospitals,
Hyderabad.
r&d institution
Top 3 with Year Consultant in GI Surgery and Liver transplantation at Apollo Indraprastha
hospital, New Delhi, from Jan 2013 to May 2015
Special interest
Liver Transplant Adult and Pediatric
Pancreas Transplant
HPB Surgeries
GI oncology
Laparoscopic Surgeries
Robotic Surgery
Research & Publications
Research Experience • Research fellow in Tata Memorial Hospital : • Photodynamic Therapy Project (International multicentric trial) Duration- 2 nd September 2002- 31st August 2003. Institution- Tata Memorial Hospital. Nature of work included patient selection, arranging for investigations, carrying out the procedure of photodynamic therapy, assessing response and its complications under GCP guidelines. • Trained in designing, organizing, and conduction of trials as per GCP guidelines. Helped in designing the following trials :- • Assisted in designing a randomized controlled trial in Head and Neck oncology: Elective versus therapeutic neck dissection in early cancer of oral tongue. The trial is ongoing at Tata Memorial Hospital • Assisted in designing a randomized controlled trial in plastic and reconstructive services: Role of anticoagulants in Head and Neck microvascular reconstruction. A randomized controlled study to evaluate its use for prophylaxis of thrombosis. • Assisted in designing a a randomized controlled trial: A comparison between D1 and D2 lymphadenectomy in Gastric cancer.
• Assisted in designing phase II study of Laparoscopic Anterior Resection and Abdomino-perineal resection for cancer of rectum, rectosigmoid, and anal canal lesions
Research fellow, HPB and Liver Transplantation Unit St.Vincent’s University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland, from 11.07.2011 to 09.11.2012. 10 Research Project: Gene Expression in liver tissue; effect of tissue ischaemia time with relevance to the development of biomarkers in Colorectal Liver Metastases. Nature of work: Apart from clinical work, including organ procurement (on-call rota 1in 3) and liver.
transplantation and other liver surgical procedures I was involved in research project in Trinity College, Dublin. This project involved in taking liver tissue samples in patients undergoing liver resection for colorectal liver metastases. The specimens are collected at different time points to analyze alterations in the expression of genes. RNA and protein are extracted and analyzed. The thesis was submitted to University College Dublin, Ireland, in Jan 2013 and awarded MCh. Also involved in other research projects which were carried out in our lab : 1. “ Soluble CD1d: a novel receptor of iNKT cells and possible immunotherapeutic agent” 2. “Hepatic iNKT cell populations in perfusates obtained during liver transplantation” 3. “ CD141+ ( BDCA-3) Dendrtic cells ( DC) are depleted in Hepatitis C virus ( HCV) – infected liver”.
Publications 1. Laryngeal amyloidosis. Journal of Otolaryngology. 2005 Feb; 34(1):60-3. 2. Management of renal cell carcinoma with solitary metastasis. World J Surg Oncol. 2005 Jul; 20;3:48. 3. Laparoscopic surgery for malignancy- a review article- Bombay Hospital Journal, 2005 Oct; 47:359-361 4. D2 Lymphadenectomy for Gastric cancer in Tata Memorial Hospital: Indian data can now be incorporated in future international trials. Accepted for publication in “Digestive Surgery” ( 2006) 5. Gastro-entero-pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors: A chapter in Handbook on Evidence-Based Medicine of Endocrine Tumors, Published by Tata Memorial Hospital, Feb 2006. 6. Ectopic Thyroid Cancer. Ann Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2007 Apr;13(2):122-4. 7. Post-operative deep vein thrombosis in patients with colorectal cancer: Indian J Gastroenterol 2008 Mar-Apr; 27: 71-73 8. Elective neck dissection for the management of the N0 neck in early cancer of the oral tongue: need for a randomized controlled trial. Head Neck. 2009 May;31(5):618-24 9. CD141+ myeloid dendritic cells are enriched in healthy human liver. Kelly A, Fahey R, Fletcher JM, Keogh C, Carroll AG, Siddachari R, Geoghegan J, Hegarty JE, Ryan EJ, O’Farrelly C.J Hepatol. 2013 Aug 19. doi:pii: S0168- 8278(13)00592-8. 10.1016/j.jhep.2013.08.007. [Epub ahead of print] 10. Neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy followed by liver transplantation for unresectable cholangiocarcinoma: a single-centre national experience. Duignan S, Maguire D, Ravichand CS, Geoghegan J, Hoti E, Fennelly D, Armstrong J, Rock K, Mohan H, Traynor O.HPB (Oxford). 2013 Apr 18. doi: 10.1111/hpb 12082.
Top 5Registrars in Liver Transplantation and HPB/GI Surgery
at St. Vincent’s University Hospital, which is a National Centre for Liver
Transplantation and Hepatobiliary-pancreatic diseases for 2 years from
July 2009 to July 2011 and as a Research Fellow for one year till July 2012.3
Passed intercollegiate specialty exam in General Surgery with subspecialty in
HPB/ Upper GI and awarded Fellowship of Intercollegiate Board of UK and
Ireland
FAQs
Q: Where does Dr. Ravichand Siddachari practice?
Dr. Ravichand Siddachari practices at Apollo Health City, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad.
Q: Who is Dr. Ravichand Siddachari?
Dr Ravichand Siddachari is a Liver Transplant Surgeon with over 26 years of experience. He holds MBBS, MS from Tata Memorial Hospital, DNB, MCh from University College Dublin, MRCS (Edinburgh), and FRCS (HPB, Upper GI) from the UK's Intercollegiate Board.
Q: Why do patients choose Dr. Ravichand Siddachari?
Patients choose Dr. Siddachari for his rare combination of adult and pediatric liver transplant expertise, his international training across India, Ireland, and the UK, and his role as one of the named surgeons in Apollo's flagship liver transplant programme.
Q: What is Dr. Ravichand Siddachari's specialization?
Dr Ravichand Siddachari specializes in adult and pediatric liver transplantation - both living donor and cadaveric - hepatobiliary and pancreatic (HPB) surgery, and hepatic resection.
Q: How many years of experience does Dr. Ravichand Siddachari have?What are Dr. Ravichand Siddachari's medical qualifications?
He holds MBBS (Minsk, Belarus), MS (Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai), DNB (General Surgery), MCh (University College Dublin, Ireland), MRCS (Edinburgh, UK), and FRCS (HPB and Upper GI, UK).
Q: How many years of experience does Dr. Ravichand Siddachari have?
Dr. Ravichand Siddachari has over 26 years of experience in liver transplantation and hepatobiliary surgery.
Q: What procedures does Dr. Ravichand Siddachari perform?
He performs adult and pediatric liver transplantation (living donor and cadaveric), hepatic resection, and pancreatic surgery, along with pre- and post-transplant care and immunosuppressive therapy management.
Q: When should I consult Dr. Ravichand Siddachari?
Consult him if you or a family member has been advised a liver transplant, have advanced liver disease, primary liver cancer, or need a second opinion on liver or hepatobiliary surgery.
Q: What are Dr. Ravichand Siddachari's consultation timings?
Please contact Apollo Health City, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad directly to confirm current consultation timings, as none were specified in the source material for this profile.
Q: Which languages does Dr. Ravichand Siddachari speak?
Dr. Ravichand Siddachari consults patients in English, Hindi, and Telugu.
Q: Hyderabad lo adult mariyu pediatric liver transplant surgeon evaru?
Dr. Ravichand Siddachari Apollo Health City, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad lo practice chestunnaru, mariyu ayanaki 26+ years experience undi liver transplant mariyu HPB surgery lo.
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