Dr. Vipul Gautam is a Consultant Pediatric Hepatologist and Liver Transplant Physician dedicated to providing advanced, compassionate, and evidence-based care for children with liver and gastrointestinal diseases. His expertise spans the entire spectrum of pediatric hepatology, with a focus on early diagnosis, precise treatment, and long-term health restoration—helping every child heal, grow, and thrive.
1. Liver and Gastrointestinal Diseases in Children
Dr. Gautam manages the full range of liver and gastrointestinal conditions that affect growth, nutrition, and wellbeing in children. His approach combines state-of-the-art diagnostics, minimally invasive techniques, and individualized child-centered care to achieve optimal outcomes.
2. Congenital and Genetic Hepatobiliary Disorders
He specializes in the management of congenital and inherited hepatobiliary disorders such as Alagille syndrome, biliary atresia, choledochal cysts, and progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis (PFIC). His care includes genetic counseling, long-term monitoring, and timely intervention to preserve native liver function.
3. Pediatric Fatty Liver Disease
With the growing prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and steatohepatitis (NASH) among children, Dr. Gautam emphasizes early risk identification, metabolic evaluation, and structured lifestyle modification programs to reverse hepatic steatosis and prevent progression to fibrosis.
4. Acute Liver Failure and End-Stage Liver Disease
Dr. Gautam provides expert management for children with acute liver failure and end-stage liver disease, offering rapid diagnosis, stabilization, and coordination of transplant evaluation. His multidisciplinary approach ensures timely intervention and continuity of care through all stages of illness.
5. Pediatric Liver Transplantation and Peri-Transplant Care
A core area of Dr. Gautam’s expertise is pediatric liver transplantation. He oversees every stage of the transplant journey, including donor and recipient evaluation, perioperative optimization, immunosuppressive management, and long-term post-transplant follow-up. His focus is on precision, safety, and sustained graft health.
6. Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders
He manages children with functional gastrointestinal disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome, chronic constipation, and functional abdominal pain. His approach integrates dietary adjustments, behavioral strategies, and medical therapy to relieve symptoms and restore quality of life.
7. Malabsorption Syndromes and Celiac Disease
Dr. Gautam provides comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic care for malabsorption syndromes, including celiac disease and lactose intolerance. Evaluation involves serologic, genetic, and endoscopic testing, followed by personalized dietary and medical management to ensure full nutritional recovery.
8. Diagnostic and Therapeutic Pediatric Endoscopy
He performs pediatric endoscopic procedures, including upper GI endoscopy and colonoscopy, for both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. These procedures address gastrointestinal bleeding, varices, strictures, and foreign body removal with precision and safety.
9. Nutritional Optimisation and Growth Rehabilitation
Recognizing the central role of nutrition in hepatic recovery, Dr. Gautam collaborates with pediatric dietitians to design individualized nutritional rehabilitation plans. These programs enhance liver regeneration, strengthen immunity, and promote healthy growth, especially in children recovering from chronic illness or transplant.
10. Metabolic and Storage Liver Diseases
He manages complex inherited liver diseases such as Wilson’s disease, glycogen storage disorders, tyrosinemia, and PFIC. His care emphasizes accurate genetic evaluation, lifelong metabolic monitoring, and targeted therapy to improve survival and neurological outcomes.
11. Biliary Tract Disorders
Dr. Gautam provides specialized management for biliary atresia, choledochal cysts, and other structural biliary abnormalities. He ensures timely diagnosis through advanced imaging, surgical coordination, and comprehensive postoperative care to preserve or restore native liver function.
12. Autoimmune Liver Diseases and Viral Hepatitis
He offers expert care for autoimmune hepatitis and viral infections including hepatitis A, B, and C. Management includes immunotherapy, antiviral therapy, and long-term follow-up to prevent progression to fibrosis and achieve complete biochemical and histologic remission.
13. Pediatric Liver Tumours
Dr. Gautam is actively involved in the multidisciplinary management of pediatric liver tumors such as hepatoblastoma and hepatocellular carcinoma. He guides patients through diagnostic evaluation, oncologic and surgical planning, and transplant assessment, ensuring safe, evidence-based treatment.
Dedicated to Holistic Healing
Dr. Vipul Gautam’s philosophy of care extends beyond treating disease. He combines medical precision with empathy, ensuring that every child receives not only expert treatment but also the opportunity to reclaim health, confidence, and a full childhood.