About Dr. Shiv Kumar Sarin
Dr. Shiv Kumar Sarin is a senior gastroenterologist and hepatologist based in New Delhi with a long clinical and academic career focused particularly on diseases of the liver and digestive system.
He currently serves as Director of the Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences in Vasant Kunj and as Senior Professor in the Department of Hepatology. His work spans patient care, medical education, liver-disease research, and development of approaches for managing complex hepatic conditions.
Dr. Sarin completed his MBBS and MD in General Medicine through Rajasthan University before earning his DM in Gastroenterology from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, in 1981.
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Focus Areas
- Chronic liver disease
- Liver cirrhosis
- Portal hypertension
- Viral hepatitis
- Fatty liver disease
- Alcohol-related liver disease
- Acute and chronic liver failure
- Gastrointestinal bleeding
- Gastric and oesophageal varices
- Liver-related complications
- Gastrointestinal disorders
- Hepatology assessment
- Long-term liver disease monitoring
Patients with advanced liver scarring can review the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases information about cirrhosis, including common causes, complications, diagnosis, and treatment.
The NIDDK also provides guidance about metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, previously commonly called nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.
For people seeking information about viral liver infections, the World Health Organization provides an overview of hepatitis.
Gastroenterology and Hepatology Care Approach
Gastroenterology covers diseases of the digestive tract as well as related organs including the liver, pancreas, gallbladder, and bile ducts. Dr. Sarin’s work has been particularly concentrated in hepatology, the branch of medicine dealing with liver disease.
Patients with persistent abnormal liver tests, jaundice, abdominal swelling, gastrointestinal bleeding, or known chronic liver disease may require a detailed assessment to identify the cause and determine the extent of liver damage.
His clinical interests include portal hypertension, a complication that can develop when pressure increases within the portal venous system, often in people with advanced liver disease. Management may require medication, endoscopic procedures, imaging, and coordinated specialist care depending on the cause and severity.
Chronic liver conditions also benefit from attention to the underlying cause. Treatment can differ substantially between viral hepatitis, metabolic liver disease, alcohol-related injury, autoimmune conditions, and other liver disorders.
Education and Credentials
Dr. Shiv Kumar Sarin completed his MBBS from Rajasthan University in Jaipur in 1974 and his MD in General Medicine and Therapeutics from the same university in 1978.
He subsequently completed his DM in Gastroenterology from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, in 1981.
His academic and research career has focused extensively on hepatology, portal hypertension, liver fibrosis, chronic liver disease, and related areas of gastroenterology. He has also held senior leadership roles in medical education and liver-health research.
He is registered with the Delhi Medical Council under registration number 27867.
Clinic Information
Dr. Sarin currently practices through the Department of Hepatology at the Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences, D-1, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi.
ILBS currently lists his Hepatology OPD on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Patients should confirm current timings, consultation requirements, fees, investigations, and appointment availability directly with ILBS before visiting.
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