About Dr. Murshidul Arefin
Dr. Murshidul Arefin is a leading hepatobiliary and liver transplant surgeon in Dhaka, committed to delivering advanced, compassionate, and precise surgical care. Explore his surgical gallery, expert articles, or mentorship programs.
About the Surgeon
About Dr. Murshidul Arefin
Dr. Murshidul Arefin is a leading Hepatobiliary Surgeon in Dhaka, specializing in liver transplant and complex abdominal surgeries.
Currently serving as Associate Professor at Popular Medical College Hospital, Dr. Arefin combines over a decade of surgical expertise with compassionate, patient-first care — performing liver, gallbladder, biliary, and pancreatic procedures using both open and minimally invasive techniques.
- MBBS, MS (Hepatobiliary Surgery) — board-certified specialist
- 1,000+ successful surgeries across hepatobiliary & upper-GI care
- Liver transplant & complex resection expertise in Dhaka
What sets us apart
Care built on compassion and surgical excellence
Every treatment is guided by compassion, clear communication, and a commitment to your recovery — because every patient deserves personalized attention.
With advanced techniques and a track record of successful outcomes, Dr. Arefin ensures each procedure is safe, precise, and focused on restoring your quality of life.
Credentials & Training
Education & Professional Journey
A decade-plus path through Bangladesh's leading medical institutions — from MBBS at the University of Dhaka to a consultant hepatobiliary practice in Dhanmondi.
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2003 MBBS — University of Dhaka
Earned MBBS from the University of Dhaka, completing the foundational years of clinical training at one of South Asia's most respected medical schools.
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2011 MS in Hepatobiliary Surgery — BSMMU
Completed MS in Hepatobiliary Surgery at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) — Bangladesh's leading postgraduate medical institution — sub-specialising in liver, gallbladder, bile duct and pancreatic surgery.
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2013 Advanced Liver Transplant Training
Pursued advanced fellowship exposure in liver transplantation and complex hepatic resection, building hands-on capability in donor–recipient surgery and post-transplant care.
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2015 Consultant — Popular Medical College Hospital
Appointed Consultant in General, Laparoscopic and Liver Transplant Surgery at Popular Medical College Hospital, Dhanmondi, where he both consults and operates today.
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Today 1,000+ Hepatobiliary Procedures
Recognised among the best hepatobiliary surgeons in Dhaka, with more than 1,000 successful procedures across liver, gallbladder, biliary tract and pancreatic surgery — combining open and minimally invasive techniques.
Our Purpose
Vision & Mission
To be the foremost authority in hepatobiliary surgery, renowned for excellence, innovation, and transformative patient care.
To deliver exceptional surgical expertise while prioritizing compassionate, ethical, and patient-centered healthcare, ensuring every patient receives the highest standard of care.
Gallbladder Questions
Gallbladder Surgery — Patient Questions
Gallbladder surgery at Dr. Arefin's Dhanmondi chamber most often means a laparoscopic cholecystectomy — a keyhole removal of the gallbladder, typically performed for symptomatic gallstones. Therefore, most patients go home within 24 hours and return to light activity inside a week. Moreover, more than 1,000 hepatobiliary procedures inform the operative protocol used here. Consequently, complication rates remain low while pain control and scar size both stay minimal.
Removal is recommended when gallstones cause repeated pain, cholecystitis, jaundice or pancreatitis — or when imaging shows a high-risk gallbladder. However, asymptomatic stones in low-risk patients are often safely monitored. Therefore, every recommendation here is individualized: a second-opinion review on outside reports is welcomed before surgery is booked. Moreover, alternative care paths are explained openly, not just the operative one.
Yes — with proper anaesthetic and cardiac assessment, laparoscopic cholecystectomy is the safest option for most elderly patients with symptomatic stones. Therefore, age alone is rarely the deciding factor; overall fitness and comorbidities matter more. Moreover, recovery is faster than open surgery, which reduces hospital stay and pneumonia risk.
Most patients leave hospital within 24 hours and resume desk work or light routine inside 5–7 days. Therefore, the practical recovery window is short for almost everyone undergoing elective gallbladder surgery. However, heavy lifting and strenuous exercise should wait 3–4 weeks. Moreover, dietary changes are usually modest — most patients return to a normal diet after a brief low-fat transition.
Yes — complex cases including bile duct injuries, intra-operative discoveries, and re-do surgery are a core part of the hepatobiliary practice. Therefore, referrals from physicians and general surgeons are a regular feature of the weekly caseload. Moreover, multidisciplinary input from radiology and oncology is built into difficult presentations.
Call +880 1311 487 592 or use the contact page to request a chamber appointment at Popular Medical College Hospital, Dhanmondi. Therefore, scheduling is straightforward whether you are in Dhaka or travelling internationally. Moreover, prior imaging and reports can be sent in advance so the consultation moves directly to decisions.