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Overview
Dr. Ramdip Ray is a highly esteemed Liver Transplant Specialist based in Kolkata, West Bengal, with an impressive 24 years of experience in the field. He holds multiple qualifications, including MBBS, MS, and MRCS (England), along with specialized fellowships in Liver Transplant and Hepato Pancreato Biliary (HPB) Oncosurgery. Dr. Ray has further refined his surgical expertise through honorary training in Upper Gastrointestinal (GI) and Laparoscopic Surgery in the UK, thereby enhancing his capabilities in managing complex surgical cases.
In his distinguished career, Dr. Ray has held significant positions such as the Head of the Division of Liver Transplant & HPB Surgery at the Institute of Gastrosciences & Liver Transplant. He is a recognized member of several prestigious associations, including the Royal College of Surgeons of England, the International Hepato Pancreato Biliary Association (IHPBA - India), and the Association of Surgeons of India (West Bengal Chapter). His contributions to the field are further underscored by his involvement as a founding member of the Liver Transplant Society of India (LTSI).
Dr. Ray has successfully performed liver transplants on patients from over 20 different countries, showcasing his global reach and trust as a leading expert in liver transplantation. He possesses special expertise in both adult and pediatric transplants, as well as surgical operations for cancers affecting the liver, gallbladder, bile duct, and pancreas, alongside other gastrointestinal procedures.
Fluent in English, Hindi, and Bengali, Dr. Ray caters to a diverse patient demographic, ensuring that language is not a barrier to receiving world-class medical care. With his extensive training and dedication to the advancement of surgical techniques in liver transplantation, Dr. Ramdip Ray stands out as a top choice for those seeking specialized care in hepatobiliary surgery.
Experience
- Head, Division of Liver Transplant & Hepato Pancreato Biliary Surgery, Institute of Gastrosciences, Apollo Hospital, Kolkata — Since September 2020 as Lead Liver Transplant & HPB Surgeon
- Jt Director, Liver Transplant & Senior Consultant, Gastro Intestinal Surgery, Artemis Hospital, Gurgaon — 2014 - 2020 : As lead liver transplant & GI Surgeon performed liver transplant on patients from over 18 different countries including on those from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Iraq, Uzbekistan, Khyrghystan, Afghanistan, UAE, Sudan, Kenya, Mauritius, Madagascar, Congo, Uganda, Rwanda,Turkmenistan, Myanmar, Ethiopia etc, besides other operations for cancers & diseases of the liver, pancreas, gall bladder , bile ducts & the Gastrointestinal tract.
- Senior Consultant, Liver Transplant & Hepato Pancreato Biliary Surgery, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi — 2010 - 2013 : Was an integral part of a busy transplant program which performed the largest number of Living Donor Liver Transplants in the world in 2013. While working there, the department was regarded as one of the busiest transplant programs in the world led by a pioneer of liver transplant surgery, Dr Subash Gupta. During this period performed liver transplants at Delhi, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Coimbatore & Dhaka
- Assistant Professor of Surgery; Medical College, Kolkata — 2005 - 2010.
Memberships
Certifications-
MRCS ( Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons of England )
Fellowship in Liver Transplant & Hepato Pancreato Biliary Surgery from Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, Delhi
Honorary Training in Upper GI & Laparoscopic Surgery from Wrexham Maelor Hospital, Wales, United Kingdom
Senior Residency in Surgery , University College of Medical Sciences ( UCMS ) , Delhi , 2003 - 2004
Professional Memberships-
- Royal College of Surgeons of England
- Liver Transplant Society of India ( LTSI ) : Founder Member
- Indian Society of Organ Transplant ( ISOT )
- International Hepato Pancreato Biliary Association ( IHPBA- India ) : Executive committee member 2022
- Indian Association of Surgical Gastroenterology ( IASG )
- Clinical Robotic Surgery Association ( CRSA )
- Association of Surgeons of India ( ASI ) : Executive Committee member of West Bengal chapter 2022-24
Awards
- Started a Women’s health department and Women’s wellness at Care Hospital Banjara Hills and Adult Vaccination centre
- PCOS Clinic and Women health Clinic in Fernandez Hospital and Apollo Cradle
- GDM Clinic –Apollo Cradle
Research and Publication
Scientific publications
- Liver harvest from a live donor : Left lobe and its variants ( chapter ). Ray Ramdip, Goyal N, Gupta S. Annals of G I Surgery 2012 published by Indian Association of Surgcal Gastroenterology ( IASG )
- History of Liver transplantation ( chapter ) . Ray Ramdip. Textbook of Liver Transplantation. Paras Medical Publishers. 2022. First edition.
- Emergency Liver Transplant in patient with Child Pugh Class C cirrhosis and strangulated Umbilical hernia. Chaudhary A, Daga S, Goyal N, Vasudevan K R, Agarwal S, Pareek S, Ray Ramdip, Wadhawan M, Gupta S. Exp Clin Transplant 2012 Nov 21; 23190414
- Training of GI Surgeons in Liver Transplantation . Goyal N; Vasudevan, K R , Ray Ramdip;. Indian Journal of Transplantation . October 2011
- Developing a transplant program : The beginning of Liver Transplant activity in eastern India. Chowdhury A, Gupta S, Ghatak S, Goyal N, Ray S, Ray Ramdip, Das K, Kirtania, Ghose T. Indian J Transpl 2011. 5 (2 ) : 114 – 115.
- Gall bladder adenomyomatosis with tubercular portal lymphadenopathy masquerading as gallbladder carcinoma. Ray Ramdip, Dey R, Chatterjee S, Guha P. Arab J Gastroenterol 2012; 13 ( 3 ) : 150 – 2.
- Institutional Guidelines for Safe Surgery in HIV Patients in a Government Medical College Ray Ramdip, Chatterjee S. J Indian Med Assoc 2021; 119(11): 38-41.
- A comparative study between early enteral feeding ( within 24 hrs ) versus conventional enteral feeding after enteric anastomosis. Chatterjee S, Bala S K, Chakraborty P, Dey R, Sinha S, Ray Ramdip, Rahed A. Ban J Med Sc 2012;11(4)
- Malignant Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor of the third part of the duodenum presenting as Gastric Outlet Obstruction: A rare presentation - Adhikari S, Ray U, Ray Ramdip, Biswas N. The Internet Journal of Surgery 2008 Volume 16 Number 1
- Spontaneous rupture of incisional hernia associated with pregnancy. De, Utpal; Ray, Ramdip. Surgical Practice, Volume 12, Number 3, August 2008 , pp. 97-98(2)
- Medical College, Bengal – A pioneer over the eras. Chatterjee S, Ray Ramdip, Chakraborty D K. Indian Journal of Surgery. Aug 2012
- Low portal flow dynamics in Living Donor Liver Transplant : 8th Pan Arab Liver Transplant Congress ( PALTS ) , Amman , Jordan , May 2022
- Marginal liver donor : 16th International Congress of the Asian Society of Transplantation ( CAST ) , Sept 2019
- Liver transplant : How I do it ( Surgical videos ) SASICME , State conference of Association of Surgeons of India ( ASI ) , Kolkata August 2019
- Organ donation & liver transplant symposium : Aesculapia, Medical College, Kolkata , August 2019
- Low Portal Flow Dynamics in Living Donor Liver Transplant : July 2019 , R&R Hospital, Delhi
- Liver diseases & transplantation : Haridwar, BHEL June 2018
- Organ donation & liver transplantation : Raipur, November 2016
- Pediatric Liver Transplantation. PSG Medical College CME . Coimbatore November 2013
- Surgical Anatomy of Liver . IASGCON 2013. October 2013, Kolkata
- Liver Transplantation : Where we stand today. Delhi IMA conference Jan 2013.
- Reoperative Hepatobiliary Surgery. ASICON 2012. Kolkata
- Overview of Liver Transplantation . SASICME, West Bengal October 2011
- Management of Carcinoma Gall Bladder : Modular Course of the ASI, West Bengal held in June 2010
- Management of Rectal Cancer : Oncosurge 2009 at IPGMER & SSKM Hospital
- Surgery for Extrahepatic Portal Venous Obstruction : SASICME 2009
- Understanding Periampullary Cancers : Modular Course of the ASI, West Bengal held in November 2008
- Oncology & HIV/ AIDS : Role of the Surgeon : November 2007, Science City , Kolkata International Symposium on cancer organised by Chittaranjan National Cancer Institute
- Management guidelines for Colorectal cancers : February 2007, Rotary Sadan, Kolkata State conference of the West Bengal chapter of the Association of Surgeons of India
- Antibiotics in Contemporary Surgical practice : January 2007, Medical College, Kolkata Dr Kumar Kanti Ghosh Memorial Symposium at the Annual Re-union of the Medical College Ex-students’ Association
- Overview of Liver Transplantation presented at different conferences , seminars, CMEs in Delhi, Gurgaon, Kolkata, Faridabad, Rajasthan, Tashkent ( Uzbekistan ), Kenya ( Mombasa, Nairobi ) , Mauritius, Bangladeshetc
Special Interests
Adult & Pediatric Liver Transplantation
Liver Cancers
Cancers of the Gall bladder, bile duct & pancreas
Liver Cirrhosis due to Hepatitis B, C, NASH, Alcohol & Childhood liver diseases
Organ donation
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does Dr. Ramdip Ray practice?
Dr. Ramdip Ray's practice is located at The Liver Clinic, Kalikapur. He specializes in hepatology and offers comprehensive liver care.
Why do patients visit Dr. Ramdip Ray?
Patients seek Dr. Ramdip Ray's expertise for Liver Transplant and Liver Surgery procedures. For more details, please refer to his profile.
What are Dr. Ramdip Ray's medical qualifications?
Dr. Ramdip Ray holds an MBBS and an MS in General Surgery.
What is Dr. Ramdip Ray's medical specialty?
Dr. Ramdip Ray specializes in General Surgery.
How many years of experience does Dr. Ramdip Ray have?
Dr. Ramdip Ray has 22 years of experience in the medical field.
Who is Dr. Ramdip Ray?
Dr. Ramdip Ray is a surgeon with extensive experience and training. He graduated from Medical College, Kolkata, and completed surgical training at IPGMER and SSKM Hospital in Kolkata, followed by a senior residency at UCMS, Delhi. He further honed his skills in Upper GI & Laparoscopic Surgery at Wrexham Maelor Hospital, UK, and earned his MRCS. Dr. Ray held a faculty position at Medical College, Kolkata, specializing in GI/HPB surgery. He later joined Dr. Subash Gupta's team, focusing on liver transplant/HPB surgery. His expertise includes pediatric liver transplants and bile duct injury management. His research centers on donor safety in living donor liver transplants. Dr. Ray has presented at numerous conferences and published extensively in liver transplantation and GI surgery.
Who is a general surgeon?
A general surgeon is a highly skilled physician specializing in the surgical treatment of a broad spectrum of prevalent diseases. They are experts in various surgical procedures.
What surgical procedures does a general surgeon perform?
General surgeons operate on various areas including the digestive tract (esophagus and related organs), abdomen and its contents, appendicitis, hernias, gallbladder, breast, skin, soft tissues, and the endocrine system. These encompass a wide range of surgical specialties.
Can a general surgeon perform cancer surgery?
Oncologic surgery requires specialized training. A general surgeon specializing in oncology, following completion of general surgery training, is qualified to perform cancer surgeries. This sub-speciality ensures expertise in cancer treatment via surgical methods.
What is the difference between a general surgeon and a specialist surgeon?
General surgeons possess extensive surgical skills across diverse body areas, encompassing pre-, intra-, and postoperative care, including trauma management. Specialist surgeons build upon this foundation with focused advanced training in a specific surgical subspecialty, such as orthopedic surgery, concentrating expertise on a particular body system.
