Dr. Arunanshu Behera is a highly accomplished and nationally renowned surgeon with over four decades of clinical and academic excellence. Formerly the HOD & Professor (HAG Scale), Department of General Surgery at PGIMER, Chandigarh, he has been a pioneering force in advancing liver transplantation and complex surgical care in India. He is recognized for establishing liver transplant programs (both DDLT and LDLT) at PGIMER and has played a crucial role in shaping multidisciplinary surgical practices. His expertise spans across general surgery, GI surgery, hepatobiliary surgery, vascular surgery, endocrine surgery, and oncological surgery.Dr. Arunanshu Behera is a highly accomplished and nationally renowned surgeon with over four decades of clinical and academic excellence. Formerly the HOD & Professor (HAG Scale), Department of General Surgery at PGIMER, Chandigarh, he has been a pioneering force in advancing liver transplantation and complex surgical care in India.
He is recognized for establishing liver transplant programs (both DDLT and LDLT) at PGIMER and has played a crucial role in shaping multidisciplinary surgical practices. His expertise spans across general surgery, GI surgery, hepatobiliary surgery, vascular surgery, endocrine surgery, and oncological surgery.Read more
Doctor Profile
MBBS – Christian Medical College, Vellore, India (1981)
MS (Surgery) – PGIMER, Chandigarh, India (1986)
Over 40 years of clinical experience at PGIMER, Chandigarh
More than 33 years as faculty in the Department of Surgery
Former Head of Department (HOD), General Surgery – PGIMER
Designated Nodal Officer & Team Leader for Liver Transplant Surgery (2009–2024)
Instrumental in initiating liver transplant program at PGIMER
Performed first combined liver and kidney transplant (SKLT) at PGIMER
Headed multiple surgical units including Vascular, Endocrine, GI, and Liver Transplant Surgery
He has also been actively involved as a subject expert and selection panel member for faculty recruitment across premier institutes in India.
Recognized for pioneering work in Budd-Chiari Syndrome
His work on Mesoatrial Shunt Surgery has been referenced in the globally acclaimed textbook:
Blumgart’s Surgery of the Liver, Biliary Tract and Pancreas
Widely respected for establishing advanced liver transplant protocols in India
Regular faculty and speaker at national and international surgical conferences
Contributor to academic discussions, surgical training, and curriculum development
Fellowship in Liver Transplantation – Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
Fellowship in Liver Transplantation – King’s College Hospital, London, UK
Fellowship in Robotic Surgery – World Laparoscopy Hospital, India
General Surgery
Gastrointestinal (GI) Surgery
Hepatobiliary Surgery
Liver Transplantation (DDLT & LDLT)
Portal Hypertension & Shunt Surgeries
Endocrine Surgery (including Breast Surgery)
Vascular Surgery (Aortic & Peripheral)
Onco-Surgery
Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgery
197+ research publications in international indexed journals
Research areas include:
○ Hepato-pancreato-biliary surgery
○ Liver transplantation
○ Gastrointestinal cancers
○ Endocrine and breast surgery
○ Vascular and oncological surgery
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