Liver Disease, Hepatology and Liver Transplant Care at LB Nagar
Hepatology | Fatty liver disease | Hepatitis B and C | Liver cirrhosis | Ascites | Variceal bleeding | Acute liver failure | Liver abscess | Cholestatic liver disease | Autoimmune hepatitis | Alcoholic liver disease | Liver transplant evaluation | LDLT | DDLT | Pre and post-transplant care | FibroScan | MELD score evaluation | Specialist hepatology and liver transplant team | 34+ years of trusted care | 3K+ beds across South India | 16M+ lives touched | NABH and NABL accredited | 150+ TPAs for cashless treatment
Kamineni Hospitals, LB Nagar has a specialist hepatology and liver transplant department serving patients with liver disease across Hyderabad and South India. The department covers medical hepatology for all stages of liver disease, management of cirrhosis complications and liver transplant evaluation, with both living donor liver transplant (LDLT) and deceased donor liver transplant (DDLT) available at this unit.
OPD is available Monday to Saturday. For appointments, call +91 70362 70362.
Liver Conditions Treated at Kamineni Hospitals, LB Nagar
Viral Hepatitis
- Hepatitis B: Chronic viral liver infection managed with antiviral medicines and long-term monitoring to prevent cirrhosis and liver cancer.
- Hepatitis C: Curable viral infection treated with direct-acting antiviral medicines after specialist evaluation.
- Hepatitis A and E: Acute viral hepatitis requiring supportive care and monitoring for liver function recovery.
Fatty Liver and Metabolic Liver Disease
- Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD): Fat build-up in the liver in patients without alcohol use, linked to obesity, diabetes and metabolic syndrome.
- Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH): Progressive form of fatty liver with inflammation and scarring risk requiring structured management.
- Alcoholic Liver Disease: Liver damage from alcohol use ranging from fatty liver to alcoholic hepatitis and cirrhosis.
Cirrhosis and Its Complications
- Liver Cirrhosis: Scarring of liver tissue from chronic disease. The hepatology team at Kamineni Hospitals manages all stages of cirrhosis including monitoring, nutrition, medication review and complication prevention.
- Ascites: Fluid accumulation in the abdomen from portal hypertension, drained and managed medically.
- Variceal Bleeding: Bleeding from enlarged veins in the food pipe caused by liver pressure, managed endoscopically in coordination with gastroenterology.
- Hepatic Encephalopathy: Confusion and disorientation from liver failure causing toxin build-up, managed with medicines and dietary guidance.
- Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis (SBP): Infection of ascitic fluid requiring antibiotic treatment and prevention planning.
Autoimmune and Cholestatic Liver Disease
- Autoimmune Hepatitis: Immune system attack on the liver, treated with immunosuppressant medicines.
- Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC): Chronic bile duct destruction causing progressive cholestatic liver disease.
- Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC): Bile duct scarring causing cholestasis and cirrhosis risk.
Acute Liver Disease
- Acute Liver Failure: Rapid loss of liver function from hepatitis, medicines, toxins or unknown causes, managed in ICU with consideration for emergency transplant where indicated.
- Liver Abscess: Bacterial or amoebic pus collection in the liver requiring drainage and antibiotic treatment.
Liver Transplant Evaluation
Patients with end-stage liver disease, acute liver failure or hepatocellular carcinoma within transplant criteria are evaluated for liver transplant at Kamineni Hospitals, LB Nagar. Both LDLT using a living donor and DDLT using a deceased donor are performed at this unit. Pre-transplant workup covers MELD score assessment, organ function review, infection screening and multidisciplinary fitness evaluation.
Hepatology Services at Kamineni Hospitals, LB Nagar
Medical Hepatology Consultations
New consultations, second opinions and follow-up for all liver conditions from abnormal liver tests to end-stage liver disease are available Monday to Saturday at the hepatology OPD.
FibroScan (Liver Elastography)
Non-invasive test measuring liver stiffness to assess the degree of fibrosis (scarring) without a biopsy in selected patients. Used for staging fatty liver disease, chronic hepatitis and monitoring treatment response.
Liver Biopsy
Tissue sample taken from the liver under ultrasound guidance to confirm the diagnosis and severity of liver disease where non-invasive tests are insufficient.
Ascites Management
Diagnostic and therapeutic paracentesis (ascites tap) for fluid analysis and symptom relief. Large-volume paracentesis with albumin replacement is performed for refractory ascites.
Liver Transplant Programme
Both LDLT and DDLT are performed at Kamineni Hospitals, LB Nagar. Post-transplant follow-up covers immunosuppressant monitoring, rejection surveillance, infection management and long-term liver function support.
Diagnostic Tests Available
- Liver Function Tests (LFT): ALT, AST, bilirubin, albumin and ALP assessment
- HBsAg, Anti-HCV, HBV DNA, HCV RNA: viral hepatitis diagnosis and monitoring
- FibroScan: liver stiffness and fibrosis staging
- Abdominal Ultrasound: liver size, echogenicity, portal hypertension and ascites detection
- CT Abdomen with Contrast: liver lesion characterisation, vascular anatomy and transplant planning
- MRI Liver and MRCP: liver tumour evaluation and bile duct assessment
- Liver Biopsy: histological diagnosis and fibrosis grading
- MELD Score Calculation: liver disease severity and transplant priority assessment
- Autoimmune Markers: ANA, ASMA, AMA for autoimmune and cholestatic liver disease
- Ascitic Fluid Analysis: cell count, culture, protein and cytology
Why Choose Kamineni Hospitals for Hepatology in Hyderabad?
Patients looking for the best hepatologist in Hyderabad or a liver specialist in Hyderabad consider specialist credentials, liver transplant capability and the full scope of hepatology services. Kamineni Hospitals, LB Nagar offers:
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- 34+ years of trusted multispeciality care
- Established at LB Nagar since 1991
- Specialist hepatology team for all stages of liver disease
- Both LDLT and DDLT liver transplant available at LB Nagar
- FibroScan for non-invasive liver fibrosis assessment
- Liver biopsy under ultrasound guidance on-site
- MELD score evaluation and pre-transplant multidisciplinary assessment
- Ascites management including large-volume paracentesis with albumin
- Variceal bleeding management coordinated with gastroenterology
- Acute liver failure ICU management with emergency transplant evaluation
- Post-transplant long-term follow-up programme
- 810 beds with hepatology ward and ICU support
- NABH and NABL accredited at all units
- 150+ TPAs for cashless treatment
- 40+ specialty departments for integrated liver care
- 3K+ beds across South India
- 16M+ lives touched across three decades
How to Reach Kamineni Hospitals, LB Nagar?
Kamineni Hospitals, LB Nagar is located at Inner Ring Road, Suryodaya Colony, Central Bank Colony, Bahadurguda, Hyderabad, Telangana 500068. Contact: +91 70362 70362.
Nearby Landmarks
- LB Nagar Circle: 0.5 to 0.8 km
- LB Nagar Metro Station (Blue Line, Gate B): 0.8 to 1 km
- Sagar Road Junction: 1 to 1.5 km
- Vijayawada Highway / NH-65 Entry Point: 1.5 to 2 km
- Hastinapuram X Roads: 3 to 3.5 km
How to Get Here
- By Metro: LB Nagar Metro Station, Gate B, Blue Line. Walk approximately 800 metres to 1 km along Inner Ring Road.
- By Bus: LB Nagar Bus Stand approx. 500 to 700 metres. Routes 1L, 279, 290U, 25S/90L and 300.
- By Auto: LB Nagar Metro Auto Stand and LB Nagar Circle Auto Stand within 0.5 to 1 km.
Kamineni Hospitals, LB Nagar serves hepatology patients from Dilsukhnagar, Nagole, Vanasthalipuram, Hayathnagar, Mansoorabad, Hastinapuram, B.N. Reddy Nagar, Chintalkunta and Bahadurguda.
Book a Hepatology Consultation at Kamineni Hospitals, LB Nagar
Patients looking for the best hepatologist in Hyderabad for liver disease, hepatitis, cirrhosis, fatty liver or liver transplant evaluation can consult the hepatology and liver transplant team at Kamineni Hospitals, LB Nagar, Monday to Saturday.
Call +91 70362 70362
For related services, visit our Gastroenterology department and Liver Transplant programme at Kamineni Hospitals, LB Nagar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Hepatitis B and C, fatty liver disease, NASH, liver cirrhosis and its complications including ascites and variceal bleeding, autoimmune hepatitis, cholestatic liver disease, acute liver failure and liver abscess are all managed by the hepatology team at LB Nagar.
Yes. Both living donor liver transplant (LDLT) and deceased donor liver transplant (DDLT) are performed at Kamineni Hospitals, LB Nagar. Pre-transplant evaluation and post-transplant follow-up are managed by the hepatology and transplant team.
Yes. FibroScan is available for non-invasive liver stiffness and fibrosis assessment in selected patients with fatty liver disease, chronic hepatitis and other liver conditions where biopsy is not immediately needed.
Yes. Fatty liver disease including NAFLD and NASH is evaluated and managed by the hepatology team at Kamineni Hospitals, LB Nagar with ultrasound, liver function tests, FibroScan and structured follow-up.
Yes. Liver biopsy under ultrasound guidance is performed for histological diagnosis and fibrosis grading where non-invasive tests are insufficient for clinical decision-making.
Call +91 70362 70362 or book online at kaminenihospitals.com. Hepatology OPD runs Monday to Saturday at Kamineni Hospitals, LB Nagar.
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