Randeep S. Kashyap

Randeep S. Kashyap, M.D., M.P.H., is a Professor in the Department of Surgery, Transplant at the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC). He is a UR Medicine faculty member certified by the National Committee for Quality Assurance, specializing in liver/kidney transplantation, hepatobiliary surgery, and cancer care. His clinical practice focuses on complex transplant procedures and robotic-assisted surgical innovations.

Education:

• MBBS, Dayanand Medical College & Hospital, India (1987)
• Residency in General Surgery, Dayanand Medical College, India (1987–1991)
• Transplant Surgery Fellowships: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (1997–2001) and University of Rochester Medical Center

Research Interests: Dr. Kashyap investigates robotic surgery in transplantation, socioeconomic barriers to organ access, living-donor outcomes, and strategies to expand donor pools. His NIH-funded work includes landmark studies on graft survival, biliary complications, and organ donation interventions. He has contributed to over 50 publications emphasizing innovation in surgical techniques and equitable transplant care.

Publication Trends: His recent articles (2016–2025) focus on robotic surgical applications, socioeconomic disparities in transplantation, and novel donor-recipient matching protocols. Recurring themes include minimally invasive techniques, transplant complications, and public health strategies to improve organ availability.

Awards & Honors:

• NKF Excellence in Care Award (2020)
• Teaching Commendations: Surgery Chief Residents Award (2018), Plastic Surgery Residents Award (2018)
• Fellowship, American College of Surgeons (2009)
• Oxford Travel Scholarship (1999)

Leadership: Advisory roles include the National Kidney Foundation and Finger Lakes Donor Recovery Network. He mentors surgical trainees, evidenced by teaching awards, and leads studies on improving organ donor registration systems.