Dr Chetan Kalal — First DM Hepatologist of Maharashtra | Advanced Hepatology & Global Virtual Consultation
Dr Chetan Kalal is Maharashtra’s first physician to hold a DM in Hepatology, delivering evidence-driven care for complex liver disease, viral hepatitis, cirrhosis, fatty liver disease, advanced jaundice management, and transplant evaluation. Based in Mumbai, Dr Kalal combines tertiary‑level clinical expertise with modern digital access: secure virtual consultations available for patients in the United States, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, and Canada.
Why choose Dr Chetan Kalal
Unmatched clinical authority: First DM Hepatologist in Maharashtra with a proven record in managing high‑acuity liver disease, interventional hepatology, and pre/post‑transplant care.
Outcomes-focused care: Protocol-driven diagnostics and treatments aligned to international hepatology standards for measurable, reproducible results.
Global access: HIPAA-grade telemedicine, flexible scheduling across IST, GMT, and EST time zones, and streamlined international referral coordination.
Data-forward approach: AI-assisted imaging and lab interpretation for earlier detection, personalized risk stratification, and treatment optimization.
Practical, direct guidance: Clear, actionable plans for patients and referring physicians — no medical fluff.
Core services (Mumbai base + virtual global consultations)
Comprehensive Hepatology Consultations: New patient evaluation, second opinion, longitudinal care plans.
Viral Hepatitis Management: Hepatitis B and C diagnosis, antiviral regimens, monitoring, and cure pathways.
Non‑Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD/NASH): Risk stratification, metabolic optimization, pharmacotherapy plans, and trial access.
Cirrhosis & Portal Hypertension: Ascites management, variceal risk reduction, hepatic encephalopathy protocols, and outpatient procedures.
Acute Liver Failure & Jaundice Workup: Rapid triage pathways, ICU coordination, and transplant assessment.
Pre/Post Transplant Coordination: Multidisciplinary planning with transplant centers, immunosuppression strategies, and long-term surveillance.
Interventional Hepatology: Paracentesis, TIPSS planning, and image‑guided procedures in collaboration with leading radiology teams.
Second Opinions & Complex Case Reviews: Structured case summaries, AI‑augmented imaging review, and concise management roadmaps for referring clinicians.
How virtual consultations work (for US, UK, UAE, Canada)
Book: Visit drchetankalal.com or request referral through your local physician. Priority slots for international referrals.
Prepare: Secure upload portal for imaging (DICOM), labs, biopsy reports, and prior clinical notes.
Consult: 30–50 minute HIPAA-compliant video consultation, timed to match patient time zone (EST, GMT, GST, IST).
Deliverables: Written consult summary, diagnostic impressions, prioritized action plan, medication recommendations, local facilitation notes, and referral letters for in‑country services if needed.
Follow-up: Remote monitoring plans, lab schedule, and direct messaging for urgent updates.
medical disclaimers: Virtual consults do not replace emergency care; parking emergency protocol and local escalation steps must be clear.
Data privacy: State privacy policy, cross-border data transfer terms, and telemedicine consent forms aligned to GDPR, HIPAA-equivalent protections for the jurisdictions targeted
