Media and Press
Coverage, interviews, and recognition of Dr. Sahota's work in liver transplantation and hepatobiliary surgery across India.
Programme firsts and milestones that have expanded access to transplant care in India.
First successful liver transplant unit in Punjab
Established the region's first independent, in-house liver transplant team at Dayanand Medical College and Hospital, Ludhiana, bringing transplant care within reach for patients across Punjab and the broader north Indian region.
Pioneer of liver transplant surgery in Madhya Pradesh
Built a transplant programme from the ground up at Bansal Hospital, Bhopal, establishing the first liver transplant unit in MP and extending specialist care to central India for the first time.
First paediatric liver transplant in Madhya Pradesh
Performed the first ever paediatric liver transplant in Madhya Pradesh, opening the door to life-saving surgery for children in a region where the option did not previously exist.
600+ liver transplants performed
Over 12 years of dedicated practice, Dr. Sahota has performed more than 600 liver transplants, making him one of the highest-volume transplant surgeons in north and central India.
News features and reports on the transplant programme and its outcomes.
Family support crucial for liver donors & recipients, says Ludhiana doctor
The Tribune · 30th July 2026
Featured in The Tribune, Dr. Gursagar Singh Sahota discusses how strong family support is fundamental to successful liver transplantation, helping both donors and recipients navigate treatment with confidence and hope.
Read articleDr. Gursagar Singh Sahota’s Mission to Promote Organ Donation
Dainik Bhaskar · June 2026
This Dainik Bhaskar feature highlights Dr. Gursagar Singh Sahota's ongoing mission to raise awareness about organ donation and liver health through the LiverGuru initiative. The article showcases his commitment to educating the public, encouraging timely liver disease detection, and inspiring more families to support the life-saving gift of organ donation.
Read articleDr. Gursagar Singh Sahota’s Mission for Early Liver Disease Detection and Organ Donation
Indian Express · 22nd June, 2025
The Indian Express highlights Dr. Gursagar Singh Sahota’s vision of promoting early detection of liver disease, expanding access to specialised liver transplant care, and strengthening organ donation awareness through the LiverGuru initiative. The feature reflects his commitment to improving liver healthcare and saving lives across Punjab and beyond.
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Training, institutional roles, and peer recognition in the transplant community.
M.Ch. (Gastrointestinal Surgery)
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi
Senior Residency in the Department of GI Surgery at India's premier medical institution.
M.S. (General Surgery)
King George's Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow
Junior Residency in General Surgery at one of north India's most respected medical universities.
Senior Clinical Fellowship
Fortis Healthcare, Delhi-NCR
Advanced fellowship training in living donor and deceased donor transplantation, including complex re-transplant and combined transplant cases.
Chief Liver Transplant Surgeon
Dayanand Medical College and Hospital, Ludhiana
Leads the only independent, in-house liver transplant team in Punjab. Full CV with memberships and publications available on request.
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