Dr. Vivek Anilkumar Saraf
Consultant Gastrointestinal Surgeon
Dr. Vivek A. Saraf leads the GI, HPB, and Transplant Surgery team at V.G. Saraf Memorial Hospital, Kochi. With over 20 years’ experience in India and abroad, he focuses on patient-first surgical care. He specializes in colorectal, pancreatic, upper gastrointestinal, and advanced minimal access (keyhole) surgery. Dr. Saraf values clear communication, practical solutions, and ongoing research to improve results for his patients.
Education
- MCh (Surgical Gastroenterology), Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences
- MRCS, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
- MS (General Surgery), KLE University
- Post Graduate Certificate in Medical Law, Northumbria University
- PLAB, GMC UK
- MBBS, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
Specialized In
- Surgical treatment of gastrointestinal diseases (stomach, intestines, liver, pancreas)
- Advanced laparoscopic (minimally invasive) surgeries
- Management of colorectal disorders, including cancers and inflammatory bowel disease
- Hernia repairs (inguinal, umbilical, hiatal)
- Gallbladder surgery for stones and infections
- Treatment of gastrointestinal cancers
- Laparoscopic procedures
- Management of gastrointestinal bleeding and trauma
Languages Known
- Hindi
- English
- Marathi
- Malayalam
- Kannada
Available Locations
- Right Health Karama Medical Centre