What sets the department apart is not just the surgical skill, but the ethos of patient-centered care. Every patient receives careful counselling, transparent communication, and empathetic support. Enhanced recovery pathways (ERAS), stringent infection control, perioperative optimisation, and robust safety checklists ensure world-class standards of care.

• Dr.Jayapala Reddy Velagala, Associate Professor & Head of the Department — a highly accomplished hepatopancreatobiliary and liver transplant surgeon with national and international training, who has been instrumental in shaping the department’s growth and identity since November 2021.
• Dr.Raghunandan, Assistant Professor — joined in October 2024, adding strength to the team with his expertise in advanced GI surgeries and dedication to academic growth.
• Together, supported by surgical trainees, skilled nursing staff, and allied health professionals, the faculty continues to expand the department’s clinical services, teaching, and research footprint.