- Speciality: Solid Organ Transplantation and HPB Surgery
- Designation: Associate Professor – Solid Organ Transplantation and HPB Surgery at Amrita Hospital, Faridabad
- Education: MBBS, MS (General Surgery, MCh (Surgical Gastroenterology), FMAS
- Experience: 10+ years
- Hospital: Amrita Hospital, Faridabad
About Dr. Krishnanunni Nair
Dr. Krishnanunni Nair is a highly skilled GI Surgeon and Liver Transplant Specialist currently serving as Associate Professor at Amrita Hospital, Faridabad. He specializes in Solid Organ Transplantation and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB) Surgery and has over 10 years of extensive experience in managing complex liver, pancreas, and intestinal disorders. He completed his MBBS, MS in General Surgery, and MCh in Surgical Gastroenterology from Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi, where he developed strong expertise in advanced gastrointestinal and transplant surgeries. Since 2012, he has been an integral part of the surgical team contributing to the development of liver, pancreas, and intestinal transplant programs in Kerala.
Dr. Nair has played a significant role in the evolution and advancement of robotic donor hepatectomy techniques, making him a pioneer in minimally invasive transplant procedures. He has also undergone international training in solid organ transplantation at prestigious centers such as UCLA and UCSF, USA. His expertise extends to complex open, laparoscopic, and robotic HPB surgeries. Actively involved in clinical and academic research, he has numerous publications in reputed international journals. He is passionate about expanding access to advanced transplant and robotic surgical care, ensuring better outcomes and improved quality of life for patients.
Work Experience
- Associate Professor – Amrita Hospital, Faridabad
- Associated with Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi (since 2012)
- Key contributor to liver, pancreas, and intestinal transplant programs
- Over 10 years of experience in Solid Organ Transplantation and HPB Surgery
Specialty & Interests
- Liver transplantation (adult and pediatric)
- Robotic donor hepatectomy
- Pancreas and intestinal transplantation
- Complex liver resections (open, laparoscopic, robotic)
- Complex pancreatic surgeries
- Biliary reconstruction and advanced bile duct surgeries
- Minimally invasive and robotic HPB surgery
Memberships
- Member – American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD)
- Member – International Liver Transplant Society (ILTS)
- Member – Liver Transplant Society of India (LTSI)
- Member – International Laparoscopic Liver Society (ILLS)
- Member – Indian Association of Surgical Gastroenterologists (IASG)
- Member – Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India (AMASI)
- Member – Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
- Executive Committee Member – Association of Surgical Gastroenterologists Kerala (ASKG)
Education & Training
- MBBS – Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi
- MS (General Surgery) – Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi
- MCh (Surgical Gastroenterology) – Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi
- FMAS – Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery (AMASI)
- Clinical Training – Solid Organ Transplant (UCLA, USA)
- Clinical Training – Solid Organ Transplant (UCSF, USA)
- ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support)
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
- Sushruta Course in Surgical Critical Care
Honors & Awards
- Recognized for contributions in robotic donor hepatectomy development
- Multiple publications in prestigious international journals
- Active contributor to transplant research and innovation
- Recognized for excellence in clinical and academic surgery
Treatments Offered
- Liver transplantation (adult and pediatric)
- Robotic donor hepatectomy
- Pancreas and intestinal transplantation
- Complex liver and pancreatic surgeries
- Biliary reconstruction procedures
- Minimally invasive (laparoscopic) HPB surgeries
- Robotic GI and transplant surgeries
- Management of advanced liver and pancreatic diseases
