Dr. Vinod Pillai

Dr. Vinod Pillai is a Specialist General Surgeon with over 18 years of experience performing advanced surgical procedures. He trained in India and received specialized training in hepatobiliary surgery and liver transplantation at leading centers in South Korea and Taiwan, including Asan Medical Center in Seoul and Chang Gung Hospital in Kaohsiung. He now practises at Zulekha Hospital in Dubai.

Dr. Vinod performs the full range of general surgical procedures using both open and laparoscopic (keyhole) techniques. His expertise includes complex hernia repair, weight-loss surgery, gallbladder and appendix removal, and procedures on the stomach, food pipe, liver, pancreas, spleen, and intestines. He also treats surgical problems of the breast, thyroid, skin, soft tissue, and varicose veins, with a particular focus on liver surgery and gastrointestinal conditions.

He is a good fit for patients needing specialist abdominal surgery, particularly those with complex liver or pancreatic conditions, or who prefer minimally invasive keyhole approaches. He has published research on liver transplantation and bariatric surgery, and regularly speaks at international surgical conferences.