Hepatology

Specialized care for liver diseases and disorders

3 Years DM Training
₹20-80L+ Salary Range
Super Specialty

Specialty Overview

Hepatology is a subspecialty of gastroenterology focused on the study, prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases affecting the liver, gallbladder, biliary tree, and pancreas.

Hepatologists manage complex liver conditions including hepatitis, cirrhosis, liver cancer, and perform liver transplant evaluations. This highly specialized field requires expertise in advanced procedures and cutting-edge treatments.

Life-Saving Expertise: Hepatologists provide specialized care for complex liver diseases, offering hope through advanced treatments and liver transplantation programs.

Hepatology

Specialty Details

Training Duration

3 years DM Hepatology (after MD Medicine)

Work Environment

Tertiary hospitals, transplant centers

Key Skills

Endoscopy, liver biopsy, transplant evaluation

Common Conditions

Hepatitis, cirrhosis, liver cancer, fatty liver

Salary Insights

Starting Salary

₹20-35 lakhs/year

Fresh DM graduates in tertiary hospitals

Mid-Career

₹40-60 lakhs/year

Senior consultants in transplant centers

Senior Level

₹80+ lakhs/year

Department heads and private practice

Career Opportunities

Transplant Center Consultant

Liver transplant evaluation and management

Private Practice

Specialized hepatology clinics

Clinical Researcher

Liver disease research and drug trials

Medical Educator

Teaching in medical colleges

Pharmaceutical Consultant

Drug development for liver diseases

International Opportunities

Global transplant centers and research