With over 15 years of dedicated surgical experience, Dr. Kumar brings unparalleled expertise in highly complex Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB) surgeries and liver transplantation. He is globally recognized for his clinical excellence, taking on some of the most high-risk surgical cases and delivering exceptional, life-saving outcomes for patients with end-stage liver disease and GI malignancies.
Educational Background and Elite Training: Dr. Kumar’s surgical foundation is built upon premier academic qualifications. He completed his MBBS from Government Medical College, Nagpur, followed by an MS in General Surgery from UCMS, Delhi University, where he was awarded the Gold Medal. He then pursued his highly specialized M.Ch in GI, HPB & Liver Transplant Surgery from the prestigious Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS), New Delhi, training under eminent national and international faculty.
Speciality Interests & Treatments
As a comprehensive liver transplant and HPB oncology expert, Dr. Kumar performs highly complex, life-saving procedures. His core speciality interests include advanced surgical and minimally invasive liver care.
Professional Experience
Before bringing his world-renowned expertise to Primax Hospital, Dr. Vaibhaw Kumar served in top-tier leadership capacities at India’s most esteemed healthcare institutions.
Paras Health, Gurugram
Director – Liver Transplant & GI SurgeryLed advanced liver transplant and hepatobiliary surgical programs with high-volume complex case management.
Fortis Memorial Research Institute (FMRI), Gurugram
Senior Consultant – Liver TransplantManaged advanced liver transplant cases and complex HPB oncology procedures with multidisciplinary teams.
Metro Group of Hospitals, Delhi NCR
Senior ConsultantHandled complex hepatobiliary and gastrointestinal surgical cases across high-risk patient profiles.
Nanavati Max Super Speciality Hospital, Mumbai
Consultant – Liver TransplantWorked in advanced liver transplant unit focusing on critical care and transplant surgery support.
Medanta – The Medicity, Gurugram
Consultant – Liver TransplantContributed to one of India’s leading liver transplant programs managing end-stage liver disease cases.
Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi
Consultant – Liver TransplantProvided specialized care in liver transplantation and hepatobiliary surgery for complex clinical cases.
Why Choose Dr. Vaibhaw Kumar?
Patients trusting Dr. Kumar with their transplant or cancer surgery benefit from a surgeon who combines international accolades with precise surgical execution. Choosing him means choosing unparalleled transplant excellence.
Surgical Pioneer
He led the world’s first simultaneous living donor liver transplant and double heart valve surgery, demonstrating expertise in extreme surgical complexity.
Massive Surgical Volume
With experience in over 2,000 liver transplants and HPB surgeries, he brings unmatched precision and clinical confidence to every case.
Gold-Medalist Precision
Strong academic background and M.Ch super-specialization ensure evidence-based, advanced surgical decision-making.
Minimally Invasive Focus
Expert in robotic and laparoscopic techniques for faster recovery, minimal scarring, and improved surgical outcomes.
Compassionate, End-to-End Care
Provides complete care from pre-transplant evaluation to long-term follow-up with transparency and patient-first communication.
