Dr Vishnu Girish

Dr. Vishnu Girish is a highly accomplished hepatologist with specialized expertise in the diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management of complex liver diseases. As Consultant and In-Charge of the Hepatology Department at the Comprehensive Liver Care Unit, VPS Lakeshore Hospital, Kochi, Dr. Vishnu Girish provides advanced, evidence-based care for patients with metabolic-dysfunction associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD/MAFLD), cirrhosis, hepatopulmonary syndrome, autoimmune liver diseases, and chronic liver failure. Trained at premier institutions and experienced in high-volume transplant centers, he brings a refined clinical acumen supported by strong academic grounding and compassionate patient engagement. Dr. Vishnu Girish has played a pivotal role in liver transplantation pathways, critical care hepatology, and endohepatology, offering specialized insights into portal hypertension management, hepatocellular carcinoma surveillance, and liver failure stabilization. With extensive procedural experience—including over 3000 endoscopy and colonoscopy procedures, more than 100 liver biopsies, 100 HVPG measurements, and upwards of 50 therapeutic ERCPs—he provides comprehensive, precision-driven diagnostic and therapeutic hepatology services. His work also extends to preventive hepatology, lifestyle-based liver care, and alcohol-associated liver disease, ensuring that each patient receives personalized, non-judgemental, and holistic guidance on long-term liver health. Dr. Vishnu Girish is actively involved in clinical research and has contributed to peer-reviewed international journals, particularly in areas related to modern lifestyle-related liver disorders, transplant hepatology, and metabolic liver disease. His academic dedication, combined with a patient-centric ethos, has positioned him as a trusted liver specialist in Kochi for individuals seeking reliable, structured, and ethically driven hepatology care. He is deeply committed to confidentiality, respect, and creating a safe environment where every patient feels heard, supported, and empowered to make informed health decisions. 𝐐𝐔𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 ●MBBS – M. S. Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore, Karnataka ●MD (General Medicine) – Government Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu ●DM (Hepatology) – Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS), New Delhi 𝐄𝐗𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄 ●Consultant and In-Charge, Hepatology, VPS Lakeshore Hospital, Kochi (September 2025 – Present) ●Junior Consultant Hepatologist, Sahyadri Specialty Hospital, Pune (August 2024 – September 2025) ●Senior Resident, Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences, New Delhi (May 2024 – July 2024) ●Specialist, Internal Medicine, Aster Medicity, Kochi (July 2019 – May 2020) ●Medical Officer, Rajagiri Hospital, Kochi (2015 – 2016) ●Extensive experience in liver transplant management, critical care hepatology, and advanced endoscopic procedures 𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐌𝐄𝐃: ●3000+ endoscopy and colonoscopy procedures ●100+ liver biopsies ●100+ HVPG measurements ●50+ therapeutic ERCPs ●Skilled in preventive hepatology, with special interest in MASLD, alcohol use disorder-related liver disease (AUD), ●nutritional interventions, and exercise medicine 𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐒 𝐎𝐅 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓 ●Metabolic-dysfunction associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD/MAFLD) ●Alcohol-associated liver disease ●Autoimmune liver diseases ●Portal hypertension ●Cirrhosis & cirrhosis management ●Acute-on-chronic liver failure ●Liver transplantation ●Preventive hepatology ●Endohepatology ●Hepatocellular carcinoma

my_location Consultant and Incharge Hepatology services Comprehensive Liver Care Institute Lakeshore Hospital Nettoor Kochi