Anirudha Kelkar, Patient
★★★★★
May 4, 2026
A heartfelt thank you to the amazing liver transplant team at Sahyadri Hospital, Deccan. I was suffering from liver cirrhosis and had been dealing with liver-related health issues since 2021. By the end of 2024, my condition had worsened significantly. I had developed severe fluid accumulation in my abdomen, which caused a lot of pain and required frequent medical procedures every 15 days. My overall health was deteriorating, and I finally decided to proceed with allopathic treatment and registered at Sahyadri Hospital for a liver transplant. At Sahyadri, I came under the care of Dr. Dinesh Zirpe, Dr Akshay and his liver transplant team. Dr. Zirpe explained the entire transplant process to me in detail, including the benefits, risks, and required work-up tests. His positive attitude, calm nature, and reassuring words gave me immense strength during one of the most difficult phases of my life. Since a living donor was not available due to blood group compatibility issues, I had to wait for a deceased donor. This waiting period lasted almost six months. During this time, my treatment and regular follow-ups continued at Sahyadri. Even though my condition was worsening, Dr. Zirpe’s positive approach and the continuous support from the team helped me survive through this challenging period. Finally, on 3rd December, I received a call from Sahyadri informing me that a liver was available. My sister and daughter immediately admitted me to the hospital, and after the required procedures, my transplant surgery was performed the same day. The surgery lasted around 10 hours. Today, I am extremely grateful to say that my post-transplant recovery has been fabulous. Within three months, I am already back to normal life. I received excellent support from Dr. Zirpe and his entire team throughout the journey. Special thanks to Dr Zirpe and Dr Akshata for helping me through out this journey. All the doctors, nurses, brothers, and security staff at Sahyadri were extremely helpful, understanding, patient, and kind. The doctors always answered our questions calmly, the nursing staff was friendly and supportive, and the security team maintained a perfect balance between safety and humanity. Overall, my experience at Sahyadri Hospital was excellent. I would definitely recommend Sahyadri Hospital, Deccan, especially Dr. Dinesh Zirpe and the liver transplant team, to anyone in need of liver transplant care. A big thank you to Dr. Zirpe, his team, and everyone at Sahyadri for giving me a new life.