Dr. Subrat Kumar Acharya (born 1 November 1951) is a gastroenterologist and liver transplant physician, a physician scientist, a prolific writer and a passionate teacher.Apart from his professional prowess as a clinician, Prof. S.K. Acharya is well known for his compassion and patient-centric approaches in treating complex diseases. His ability to analyse the problems of his patients, to present precise and well-thought-out diagnosis, and to suggest the best possible treatment tailored to patients' individual needs has earned him the reputation of a prominent gastroenterologist. In addition, he is known to spend time and effort in clarifying patient concerns.