Advanced Hepatology & Liver Transplant Medicine

By Dr Chetan Kalal

Precision hepatology. Decisive clinical judgement. Global second opinions.

Dr Chetan Kalal is among the few physicians in India with super-specialty training in Hepatology (DM) and dedicated expertise in advanced liver disease and liver transplantation.

He provides high-level hepatology care, complex diagnostic evaluation, transplant decision guidance, and international second opinions for patients and physicians seeking clarity in difficult liver cases.

Recognised for evidence-driven clinical decision making, Dr Kalal manages patients across the full spectrum of liver disease — from early fatty liver to advanced cirrhosis and transplant evaluation.

Recipient of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award (2025) for contributions to hepatology awareness and clinical excellence.

Core Clinical Expertise

Advanced Liver Disease

Management of complex hepatology conditions including:

• Cirrhosis and portal hypertension
• Acute and chronic liver failure
• Decompensated cirrhosis management
• Alcohol-related liver disease
• Autoimmune hepatitis
• Wilson disease
• Cholestatic liver disorders
• Cryptogenic liver disease

Fatty Liver & Metabolic Liver Disease

Evidence-based management of:

• MASLD / MASH (fatty liver disease)
• Obesity-related liver injury
• Diabetes-associated liver disease
• Fibrosis risk assessment
• Preventive hepatology

Viral Hepatitis

Comprehensive management of:

• Hepatitis B
• Hepatitis C
• Complex treatment-resistant viral hepatitis
• Post-treatment liver monitoring

Liver Transplant Medicine

Dr Kalal provides complete transplant hepatology support, including:

• Pre-transplant evaluation
• Donor evaluation guidance
• Transplant candidacy assessment
• Post-transplant liver care
• Long-term graft monitoring

For many complex cases, patients consult before committing to transplant decisions to ensure the right timing and strategy.

International Second Opinions

Patients from across the world consult Dr Kalal for independent hepatology review and treatment direction.

Virtual consultations available for patients from:

• United States
• United Kingdom
• UAE & Middle East
• Singapore
• Australia
• New Zealand
• Canada
• Europe and Asia

These consultations often involve:

• advanced case review
• interpretation of liver biopsy and imaging
• transplant necessity assessment
• alternative treatment strategies

Not just reassurance — but a clear clinical direction.

IPD Hepatology Expert Opinion

Hospitals and physicians frequently seek specialist input for complex admitted patients, including:

• unexplained liver failure
• rapidly worsening cirrhosis
• transplant candidacy dilemmas
• autoimmune liver disease
• diagnostic uncertainty

Dr Kalal’s approach focuses on fast clinical synthesis of complex data to guide the next decisive step in management.

Practice Locations — Mumbai Region

South Mumbai

Worli
Lower Parel
Dadar

Western Suburbs

Bandra
Khar
Juhu
Andheri
Pali Hill

Extended Mumbai

Kandivali
Borivali
Virar
Vasai
Navi Mumbai
Thane

Why Patients Seek Dr Chetan Kalal

• One of Maharashtra’s early DM-trained hepatologists
• Specialist focus on advanced liver disease
• Trusted for complex second opinions
• International virtual consultations
• Evidence-driven hepatology care
• Clear transplant decision guidance

Patients often seek consultation after multiple opinions — when clarity matters most.

Appointment & Consultation

Expert hepatology care with structured evaluation and personalised management plans.

Appointments and international consultations available through:

🌐 drchetankalal.com

When liver disease becomes complicated, the most valuable treatment is the right decision at the right time.

Dr Chetan Kalal provides that decision clarity.