Meet Dr. Prasanna, a distinguished and highly skilled liver transplant specialist at Manipal Hospital, Sarjapur Road. With a profound dedication to hepatobiliary sciences, Dr. Prasanna is renowned for his exceptional expertise in performing complex liver transplant surgeries, offering a renewed lease on life to patients suffering from end-stage liver disease, liver cancer, and acute liver failure.

Dr. Prasanna's practice encompasses the entire spectrum of liver care, including living donor and deceased donor liver transplantation, advanced laparoscopic liver resections, and the management of cirrhosis and portal hypertension. His patient-centric approach ensures comprehensive care, from initial diagnosis and meticulous surgical planning through post-operative recovery and long-term follow-up. At the state-of-the-art Manipal Hospital, he utilizes cutting-edge technology and evidence-based protocols to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

Choosing Dr. Prasanna means entrusting your health to a leading liver transplant surgeon in Bangalore who is committed to clinical excellence, innovation, and compassionate care. If you or a loved one are seeking expert consultation for a liver condition or transplant evaluation, schedule an appointment with Dr. Prasanna at Manipal Hospital, Sarjapur Road.

Specialities

Dr. Prasanna specializes in treating a range of conditions within their field. Learn more about the treatments, procedures, and medical areas where they bring extensive experience and trusted care.

Educational Info

Learn about Dr. Prasanna’s medical journey — from education to specialization — and how their academic training supports their commitment to patient care.

  • checkedStanley Medical College(MS 2002)

Memberships

Dr. Prasanna is an active member of several esteemed medical organizations, ensuring alignment with the latest clinical guidelines and ethical practices.

  • checkedIndian Society of Organ Transplantation

Award Info

Over the years, Dr. Prasanna has received multiple awards that highlight their dedication to patient well-being, innovation in treatment, and leadership in the medical community.

  • checkedYoung Investigator Award(International Liver Transplantation Society (ILTS) )

Experience

With a career spanning 9+ years, Dr. Prasanna has served in various esteemed medical centers, contributing to both outpatient and surgical care across a wide spectrum of cases.

  • checkedManipal Hospital Sarjapur Road(Resident Doctor 2007-02-23 - 2012-12-24)
  • checkedColumbia Asia Hospitals(Specialist Doctor 2013-03-24 - 2019-11-07)
  • checkedMedanta - The Medicity(Chief Medical Officer 2020-01-13 - 2021-07-04)

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Patients share their experiences and feedback about their treatment with Dr. Prasanna, reflecting the doctor’s commitment to quality care, advanced treatment, and patient-focused service. Explore real stories from individuals who have trusted Dr. Prasanna with their health.

Our 9-month-old daughter was born with...
Jul 18, 2025

Our 9-month-old daughter was born with biliary atresia. Dr. Prasanna performed a living-donor transplant using a segment of my liver. Seeing her now thriving at 3 years old, playing like any healthy child, is a miracle we'll forever be grateful for.

As a software engineer from Bangladesh,...
Jul 11, 2025

As a software engineer from Bangladesh, I came to Manipal Hospital in acute liver failure. Dr. Prasanna's team performed an emergency transplant within 12 hours of admission. Their cross-border coordination and post-operative care were exceptional.

My husband donated part of his...
Jun 17, 2025

My husband donated part of his liver to me during our paired exchange transplant organized by Dr. Prasanna. The unique program matched us with another incompatible pair, creating two successful transplants simultaneously.

After surviving liver cancer, I needed...
Aug 01, 2025

After surviving liver cancer, I needed a transplant but had rare antibodies. Dr. Prasanna's desensitization protocol and customized immunosuppression allowed me to receive a compatible donor liver. Two years cancer-free and living fully.

At 68, I was told my...
Jun 12, 2025

At 68, I was told my cirrhosis made me too high-risk for transplant elsewhere. Dr. Prasanna's innovative approach using partial graft transplantation at Manipal Hospital gave me not just a new liver but renewed hope to see my grandchildren grow up.


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