Dr. Joy Varghese, a distinguished figure in the field of hepatology and liver transplantation, currently serves as the Head of the Institute of Gastro and Liver Sciences at SRM Global Hospitals, Chennai. With a profound commitment to advancing medical care, Dr. Varghese has dedicated over two decades to the diagnosis, treatment, and research of liver diseases.
Other than that , he has served as an Adjunct Professor at the Department of Hepatology, Sri Ramachandra Medical College Hospital & Research Institute, Porur, Chennai, and National Board Examiner for DNB (Gastro).Dr. Varghese has held significant positions in various societies, such as being a governing council member and treasurer in the Indian Society of Gastroenterology, Tamilnadu, and serving as joint secretary in the Liver Transplant Society of India (LTSI).
With 25 years of professional experience, Dr. Joy Varghese has held pivotal roles in esteemed healthcare institutions:
- 2022 Onwards: Head, Institute of Gastro and Liver Sciences, SRM Global Hospitals, Chennai
- 2018: Director, Department of Hepatology & Transplant Hepatology, Institute of Liver Disease & Transplantation, Gleneagles Global Health City, Chennai.
- 2017 to 2018: Program Co-Director, Department of Hepatology & Liver Transplantation, Center of Liver Disease & Transplantation, Apollo Hospital, Chennai.
- 2015 to 2017: Lead Clinician – Senior Consultant, Department of Hepatology & Liver Transplantation, Institute of Liver Disease & Transplantation, Global Hospitals & Health City.
- 2010 to 2015: Senior Consultant, Department of Hepatology & Liver Transplantation, Institute of Liver Disease & Transplantation, Global Hospitals & Health City.
- 2008 to 2010: Assistant Professor, Department of Medical Gastroenterology, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Cochin.
- 2007 to 2008: Fellowship in Liver Transplantation, University Hospital, Essen, Germany.
Dr. Joy Varghese actively contributes to various professional societies, including Association of Physician of India, Indian Society of Gastroenterology, Indian National Association Study of Liver Disease, International Club of Ascites, European Association of Study of Liver Disease, Liver Transplantation Society of India and International Liver Transplantation Society.
Dr. Joy Varghese’s expertise encompasses various domains within hepatology and liver transplantation, including:
- General Hepatology: Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Fatty liver, Alcoholic liver disease, Wilson’s disease.
- Transplant Hepatology: Adult & Pediatric liver transplantation, Combined liver & kidney
transplantation.
- Transplant Oncology: Hepatocellular carcinoma.
- Liver Intensive Care: Acute liver failure, Liver dialysis (Plasma exchange).
In addition to clinical practice, Dr. Varghese holds significant academic positions, including:
Dr. Joy Varghese’s dedication and excellence have been acknowledged through numerous awards, including:
- Association of Physicians of India (A.P.I.) Medal” in M.D. (Internal Medicine).
- Levy Thomson Award” for clinical research work on “Understanding pathophysiology of hyperventilation in Cirrhosis”.
- IIndo-British “Young Investigator Award” for clinical research work on “Hyperimmune Plasma in Post Liver Transplantation”.
- “Om Prakash Award” for outstanding research work in the field of Gastroenterology.
- “Best Liver Transplant Team 2018 Award” in Tamilnadu.
- “Best doctor award – 2018” from Honorable Minister of Health & Family welfare Minister, Tamilnadu.
- “Medical Excellence Award – 2019” from the Honorable Governor of Kerala.
- “Tamilnadu Medical Council Award 2022” from Honorable Governor of Tamilnadu.