Dr. Vipul Gautam is a dedicated Pediatric Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist committed to providing comprehensive digestive and liver care for infants, children, and adolescents. With extensive experience in diagnosing and managing a wide range of pediatric gastrointestinal, liver, pancreatic, and nutritional disorders, he combines clinical expertise with a compassionate, child-friendly approach.
His practice focuses on delivering evidence-based treatment tailored to the unique needs of every child. From common digestive issues such as abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, and acid reflux to complex conditions like pediatric liver diseases, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), celiac disease, Wilson disease, and liver transplant care, Dr. Gautam offers advanced diagnostic and treatment solutions. He is also skilled in pediatric endoscopy and colonoscopy, using modern techniques to ensure accurate diagnosis and effective management.
Dr. Vipul Gautam believes in partnering with parents throughout the treatment journey, ensuring clear communication, preventive guidance, and long-term follow-up. His goal is to help every child achieve optimal digestive health, healthy growth, and a better quality of life.

Our Aim:
To provide compassionate, evidence-based pediatric gastroenterology and liver care that promotes healthy growth, early diagnosis, effective treatment, and long-term well-being for every child while supporting families with personalized medical guidance.

Education & Qualifications

Work Experience
1. Consultant, Department of Pediatric Hepatology, Centre for Liver and Biliary Sciences, Max Superspeciality Hospital, Saket (12th September 2022 – Present)
2. DM Senior Resident, Department of Pediatric Hepatology, Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences, Vasant Kunj (22nd August 2019 – 21st August 2022)
3. Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Geetanjali Medical College and Hospital, Udaipur, Rajasthan (2nd August 2018 – 2nd July 2019)
4. Senior Resident, Department of Pediatrics, Vardhaman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi (25th July 2017 – 1st August 2018)
5. Internship, Sawai Man Singh Medical College and Hospital, Jaipur, Rajasthan (22nd March 2013 – 21st March 2014)

Services Offered
1. Pediatric Gastroenterology
2. Pediatric Hepatology (Liver Care)
3. Pediatric Endoscopy & Colonoscopy
4. Child Liver Disease Management
5. Jaundice & Hepatitis Treatment
6. Constipation, Diarrhea & Abdominal Pain Care
7. Pediatric Nutrition & Feeding Guidance
8. Liver Transplant Evaluation & Follow-up
9. Routine Child Health Checkups
10. Childhood Vaccination Services

Research Focus & Academic Contributions
Research Interests
1. Pediatric liver transplantation and long-term outcomes
2. Acute and chronic liver failure in children
3. Genetic and metabolic hepatobiliary diseases
4. Pediatric critical care and post-transplant management
6. Innovations in pediatric hepatology and hepatobiliary imaging

Academic Contributions
1. Authored the MD Pediatrics E-Learning Course on Hepatic Tumors, Jaypee Publications, India (2024).
2. Contributed the chapter "Anatomy and Physiology of the Hepatobiliary System" in Learning through MCQs in Pediatrics (Vol I & II), Jaypee Publications, India (2024).
3. Authored book chapter "Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis", GI Surgery Annual, Springer Nature, 2022.

Achievements & Awards
1. Achieved top national rankings in all medical entrance exams from undergraduate to super-specialty (AIPMT 2008 - AIR 78, NEETPG 2014 - AIR 288, NEETSS 2019 - AIR 18).
2. Won first prize in the state final round of the Derma Quiz (IADVL Rajasthan - 2012).
3. Presented a nephrology poster at ISPNCON, Cuttack, 2016.
4. Awarded a research grant by the Indian Council of Medical Research, New Delhi, in 2020.
5. Completed the Basic Course in Biomedical Research cycle 4 (ICMR, New Delhi - 2021).
6. Received the Young Investigator Award at the Asian Pacific Digestive Week, Malaysia, 2021.
7. Presented a poster at the Asian Pacific Digestive Week, Malaysia, 2021 (Online).
8. Delivered oral case presentations at Clinical Scenarios in Pediatric Liver Diseases and Transplantation (CSPLDT), 2022.
9. Honored with the Young Investigator Award by the European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology Hepatology and Nutrition (ESPGHAN, Denmark meeting - 2022) (Online).
10. Participated in an oral presentation and discussion session at Decisions, Reasoning, Innovation, and Learning in Liver Diseases (DRILLS) 2022, New Delhi.
11. Honored to have presented two posters at the Liver Meeting 2022 (AASLD) in Washington, DC.
12. Presented three posters at the Indian National Association for Study of the Liver (INASL - 2022), New Delhi.
13. Gave an oral presentation at the International Living Donor Liver Transplantation Group and Liver Transplant Society of India Annual Conference (iLDLT/LTSICON Annual Conference 2023), Jaipur.
14. Served as a core member of the organizing team for the 6th iLDLT Congress, 6th LTSI, and 9th CLBS Symposium in November 2023, Jaipur, India.
15. Acted as national faculty in various pediatric gastroenterology and hepatology societies.
16. Received the Young Investigator Award by the European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology Hepatology and Nutrition (ESPGHAN, Milan/Italy meeting - 2024).
17. Advanced clinical training in the Pediatric ICU at the National Center for Child Health and Development, Tokyo, Japan.
18. Presented an original research paper on “Long-Term Outcomes of Pediatric Living Donor Liver Transplantation” at an oral plenary session on 9th August, 2024 at the INASL Annual Conference, Kochi, 2024.
19. Authored an MD Pediatrics E-Learning Course on Hepatic Tumors with Jaypee Publications, 2024.
20. Authored a chapter on the "Anatomy and Physiology of the Hepatobiliary System" in Learning through Multiple Choice Questions in Pediatrics (Volumes I and II), published by Jaypee Publications, 2024.
21. Presented an original research paper titled "Long-Term Outcomes of Pediatric Living Donor Liver Transplantation" at the Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver (APASL) Annual Meeting, Beijing, China, on 27 March 2025.
22. Presented an original research paper titled "Efficacy of Routine Albumin Infusion in the Early Postoperative Period After Living Donor Liver Transplantation: A Randomized Controlled Trial" at the International Liver Transplantation Society (ILTS) Annual Congress 2026, Geneva, Switzerland, on 7 May 2026.
23. Travel Grant Award - APASL 2025, China.
24. Badge of Honor - Max Healthcare, 2024.

Invited Talks, Presentations & Workshops
Invited Talks & Presentations
1. 2025: Oral Presentation - "Medial Reduction of Liver Allograft for Pediatric Recipients" at International Liver Transplant Society Annual Conference, Singapore.
2. 2025: Oral Presentation - "Long-Term Outcomes of Pediatric Living Donor Liver Transplantation" at APASL Annual Conference, China.
3. 2024: Oral Presentation - INASL Annual Conference, India.
4. 2023: Speaker - "ABO Incompatible Living Donor Liver Transplantation in Children" at LDLT/LTSICON, India.
5. 2022: Oral case presentations - Clinical Scenarios in Pediatric Liver Diseases and Transplantation (CSPLDT), India.
6. 2021: Poster Presentation - Asia Pacific Digestive Week (APDW), Malaysia (Online).
7. 2020: Research Grant Presentation - Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), India.

Faculty, Organizing Roles & Workshops
1. Organizing Team Member, CLBS Annual Conference (since 2022).
2. Organizing Committee Member, 6th International Living Donor Liver Transplantation Congress, LTSI Conference, and CLBS Symposium (2023).
3. Core Member, Organizing Committee - 6th International Living Donor Liver Transplantation Congress, LTSI Conference, and CLBS Symposium (2023).
4. Faculty at national and international Pediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology society meetings.
5. National Faculty - Pediatric Gastroenterology & Hepatology Societies, India (2023).
6. Academic Mentor - Training young clinicians in pediatric hepatology and liver transplant care.
7. Advanced Clinical Fellowship - Pediatric Liver Transplant Anaesthesia & Critical Care, National Center for Child Health and Development, Tokyo, Japan (2024).
8. Basic Course in Biomedical Research, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), India (2021).

Publications
Selected Publications in Indexed Journals
1. Long-term Prognosis in Pediatric Living Donor Liver Transplant Recipients - J Clin Exp Hepatol, 2025.
2. Splenic-Z-score Predicts Severe Portal Hypertensive Changes in Biliary Atresia - J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr, 2025.
3. Fecal Microbiota Transplantation for Refractory C. difficile Infection Post Haploidentical Transplant - Blood Cell Ther, 2025.
4. Impact of Plasma Exchange on Neurological Impairment in Infantile Acute Liver Failure - Hepatol Int, 2025.
5. Diagnosis and Management of Pediatric Acute Liver Failure: Consensus Recommendations of ISPGHAN - Hepatol Int, 2024.
6. Youngest Living Donor Liver Transplant for End-Stage Liver Disease in a 6-Month-Old - Pediatric Transplantation, 2024.
7. Circulating Bacterial Peptides and Mortality in Pediatric Cirrhosis - Hepatology Communications, 2024.
8. Hepatitis A Liver Failure in Children: Native Liver Survival Despite Poor Prognosis - J Clin Exp Hepatol, 2024.
9. ABO Incompatible Living Donor Liver Transplantation in Children: A Single Centre Experience - J Clin Exp Hepatol, 2024.
10. Domino Liver Transplantation for Maple Syrup Urine Disease in Children - Pediatric Transplantation, 2023.

Complete List of Journal Publications
1. Gautam V, Gupta S, Saigal S. The Changing Paradigm of Etiology in Acute Liver Failure in India: Hepatitis E to A. J Clin Exp Hepatol. 2026 Jul-Aug;16(4):103547. doi: 10.1016/j.jceh.2026.103547.
2. Gautam V, Gupta S. From Adults to Children: Rethinking Albumin Therapy in Pediatric Cirrhosis. J Clin Exp Hepatol. 2026 Mar-Apr;16(2):103441. doi: 10.1016/j.jceh.2025.103441.
3. Gautam V, Khanna R, Sood V, Lal BB, Laroia ST, Bhatia V, Alam S. Splenic-Z-score predicts severe portal hypertensive changes on colonoscopy in infants and children with biliary atresia. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2025 Aug;81(2):183-191. doi: 10.1002/jpn3.70079.
4. Khanna R, Lal BB, Sood V, Alam S, Nagral A, Ravindranath A, Kumar A, Deshmukh A, Saraya A, Srivastava A, Sibal A, Rastogi A, Maria A, Lionel AP, Choudhury A, Ashritha A, Acharyya BC, Mack CL, Prasad D, Mammayil GS, Malik I, Menon J, Seetharaman J, Matthai J, Panda K, Kumar K, Bharadia L, Aw M, Sathiyasekaran M, Samyn M, Peethambaran M, Sarma MS, Kumar N, Kerkar N, Dheivamani N, Tripathi PR, Upadhyay P, Kaur P, Sobhan PK, Maiwall R, Pillai RBV, Lal S, Karkra S, Deswal S, Pandey S, Hosaagrahara Ramakrishna S, Kadyada SP, Sankaranarayanan S, Yachha SK, Bavanandam S, Singh SK, Shah V, Borkar V, Jain V, Gautam V, Sivaramakrishnan VM, Sarin SK. Autoimmune hepatitis in children: Guidelines of the Indian Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition (ISPGHAN). Hepatol Int. 2025 Dec;19(6):1275-1314. doi: 10.1007/s12072-025-10925-0. Epub 2025 Nov 20. PMID: 41264209.
5. Borah P, Gautam V, Kumar V, Saikia B, Naithani R. Fecal Microbiota Transplantation for Refractory Clostridioides difficile Infection Post Haploidentical Transplant for Pediatric Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Blood Cell Ther. 2025 Feb 14;8(1):170-172. doi: 10.31547/bct-2024-015.
6. Lal BB, Khanna R, Sood V, Alam S, Nagral A, Ravindranath A, Kumar A, Deep A, Gopan A, Srivastava A, Maria A, Pawaria A, Bavdekar A, Sindwani G, Panda K, Kumar K, Sathiyasekaran M, Dhaliwal M, Samyn M, Peethambaran M, Sarma MS, Desai MS, Mohan N, Dheivamani N, Upadhyay P, Kale P, Maiwall R, Malik R, Koul RL, Pandey S, Ramakrishna SH, Yachha SK, Lal S, Shankar S, Agarwal S, Deswal S, Malhotra S, Borkar V, Gautam V, Sivaramakrishnan VM, Dhawan A, Rela M, Sarin SK. Diagnosis and management of pediatric acute liver failure: consensus recommendations of the Indian Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition (ISPGHAN). Hepatol Int. 2024 Oct;18(5):1343-1381. doi: 10.1007/s12072-024-10720-3.
7. Gautam, V., Panda, K., Kumar, V., Agarwal, S., & Gupta, S. (2024). Youngest Living Donor Liver Transplant for End-Stage Liver Disease in a 6-Month-Old With a Novel Aggressive Mutation in KIF12 Gene. Pediatric transplantation, 28(5), e14804. https://doi.org/10.1111/petr.14804
8. Mathew, B., Tripathi, G., Gautam, V., Bindal, V., Sharma, N., Yadav, M., Pandey, S., Sharma, N., Gupta, A. C., Bhat, S. H., Saini, A. K., Sood, V., Lal, B. B., Alam, S., Khanna, R., & Maras, J. S. (2024). Circulating bacterial peptides and linked metabolomic signatures are indicative of early mortality in pediatric cirrhosis. Hepatology communications, 8(6), e0440. https://doi.org/10.1097/HC9.0000000000000440
9. Gautam V, Das DJ, Agarwal S, Kumar V, Saigal S, Gupta S. Outcomes and Prognosis of Acute Liver Failure: Insights from a Busy Liver Centre at Max Healthcare. Max Medical Journal. June 2024.
10. Gautam, V., Lal, B. B., Kumar, V., Agarwal, S., Sood, V., Khanna, R., Alam, S., & Gupta, S. (2024). Hepatitis A Liver Failure in Children: Native Liver Survival Despite Poor Prognosis. Journal of clinical and experimental hepatology, 14(5), 101427. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jceh.2024.101427
11. Ide K, Uchida H, Sakamoto S, Hayakawa I, Gautam V, Nakagawa S, Kasahara M. Impact of plasma exchange on bilirubin reduction and neurological impairment in infantile acute liver failure. Hepatol Int. 2025 Aug;19(4):968-969. doi: 10.1007/s12072-025-10807-5. Epub 2025 Mar 3. PMID: 40029585.
12. Gautam V, Agarwal S, Kumar V, Singh SA, Gupta S. Liver transplantation in perspective: Our single centre experience with 2083 patients over the past 8 years at Max Healthcare. Max Medical Journal. March, 2024.
13. Gautam, V., Kumar, V., Agarwal, S., & Gupta, S. (2024). ABO Incompatible Living Donor Liver Transplantation in Children: A Single Centre Experience from India. Journal of clinical and experimental hepatology, 14(3), 101340. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jceh.2023.101340
14. Gautam, V., Kumar, V., Agarwal, S., & Gupta, S. (2023). Delayed diagnosis of bronchobiliary fistula complicating a pediatric living donor liver transplantation: a case report. Korean journal of transplantation, 37(4), 293–298. https://doi.org/10.4285/kjt.23.0044
15. Kumar, V., Gautam, V., Agarwal, S., Pandey, V., Goyal, S., Nasa, V., Singh, S. A., Al-Thihli, K., Al-Murshedi, F., Al Hashmi, N., Al Rawahi, Y., Al-Bahlani, A. Q., Al Said, K., & Gupta, S. (2023). Domino liver transplantation for maple syrup urine disease in children: A single-center case series. Pediatric transplantation, 27(8), e14603. https://doi.org/10.1111/petr.14603
16. Ashritha, A., Gautam, V., Lal, B. B., Mukund, A., Vijay, P., Khanna, R., Sood, V., & Alam, S. (2022). Percutaneous Cholecystocholangiography-A Tool to Conclusively Exclude Biliary Atresia. Indian journal of pediatrics, 89(11), 1144–1147. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12098-022-04354-2
17. Chapter on "Progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis". GI Surgery Annual Vol 26, Chapter 5, Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2022.
18. Khanna R, Gautam V. Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis. Ann Pediatr Gastroenterol Hepatol 2020; 2 (2):1-20. DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-11009-0053
19. Gautam V, Kumar A, Arora BS, Mina SS, Aggarwal KC. Clinico-epidemiological profile and risk factors associated with failure of conservative therapy in pediatric empyema patients. Indian J Child Health. 2018;5(8):545-548. doi:10.32677/IJCH.2018.v05.i08.009
20. Gautam V, Murtaza K. Gluteric Aciduria Type 1 in a Previously Normal Infant: A Case Report. Elixir International Journal. 2017. 47774-75.