Dr. Karthik Mathivanan is a renowned liver and kidney transplant surgeon with an illustrious career spanning 14 years. With over 2,300 liver transplants and hundreds of kidney transplants to his credit, Dr. Mathivanan stands out as a leading expert in his field. His expertise and innovative approaches have significantly advanced the realm of transplant surgery. He currently serves as the Program Director of Liver and Multiorgan Transplant Center, MIOT Hospitals. His clinical and academic focus surrounds living donor liver transplantation, pancreas transplant, small bowel transplant, renal transplants, complex liver resections, biliary surgeries, transplant oncology, expanding donations, and working on ways to utilize ex-vivo organ perfusion systems to increase transplantation. Dr. Mathivanan has a special interest in transplant oncology and the application of checkpoint inhibitor (immunotherapy) for various liver cancers. His groundbreaking work includes pushing the boundaries of current transplant criteria to offer life-saving procedures to patients previously deemed ineligible. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Mathivanan showcased his exceptional skills and dedication by successfully performing a liver transplant on a COVID-19 positive patient suffering from acute liver failure - a remarkable achievement that highlights his commitment to saving lives under challenging circumstances. Beyond his surgical prowess, Dr. Mathivanan is deeply passionate about educating the public on liver health, the importance of vaccination, and dispelling myths surrounding liver transplants. He tirelessly works to raise awareness about the profound impact these procedures can have on patients and their families, striving to improve understanding and acceptance of transplant surgery in the broader community.