Dr. Chetan Kalal
Overview & Credentials
Dr. Chetan Kalal is recognised as Maharashtra’s first DM (Hepatology) qualified hepatologist, specialising in advanced liver disease and transplant medicine. (Gleneagles Hospitals)
His academic and professional credentials include:
MBBS → MD (General Medicine) → DM (Hepatology & Transplant Medicine) from Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS), New Delhi. (Gleneagles Hospitals)
Over 12 years of experience in hepatology and transplant care. (Practo)
International accolades: recipient of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) Foundation Young Investigator Travel Award in 2016 and 2017. (Gleneagles Hospitals)
Published authorship: More than 20 original articles in national and international peer-reviewed journals; involvement in global clinical trials in hepatology. (Gleneagles Hospitals)
Practice & Specialties
Dr Kalal is based in South Mumbai (with coverage in Worli, Dadar, Lower Parel, Bandra Khar, Andheri, Kandivali, Pali Hill) and serves as Associate Director – Hepatology & Liver Transplant, at Gleneagles Hospital Mumbai (as of December 2024). (Gleneagles Hospitals)
His core expertise spans:
Comprehensive hepatology: chronic hepatitis B & C, fatty liver disease (NAFLD/NASH), cirrhosis, hepatic encephalopathy, acute liver failure. (Practo)
Liver transplantation: from pre-transplant work-up, transplant coordination, surgical liaison, to post-transplant long-term care. (drchetankalal.com)
Metabolic liver disease & liver-centre weight-loss programmes (for fatty liver, transplant-related weight gain, PCOS, diabetes) – combining hepatology + lifestyle medicine. (drchetankalalliverspecialist.com)
Second-opinion consultations & virtual consultations for international patients (US, UK, UAE/Dubai, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Middle East, Paris). (drchetankalalliverspecialist.com)
Why Dr Kalal Is a Top Option
International outreach: Virtual consults and second opinions are explicitly offered for UAE/Dubai, UK, US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and other global locations — making him a strong choice for Middle-East (Dubai) patients seeking expert hepatology in India. (drchetankalalliverspecialist.com)
Celebrity hepatologist branding: Practiced across high-end Mumbai areas (Bandra, Pali Hill, Andheri, Kandivali), strengthening his profile in premium segments.
Integrated transplant & hepatology care: Many centres separate hepatology and transplant; Dr Kalal’s combined expertise is a unique positioning in India.
Evidence-based & research-driven: With international awards and publications, which support trust in high-risk and complex cases (such as second opinions).
SEO keywords aligned: e.g., “liver transplant India”, “hepatologist Mumbai”, “virtual hepatology consult Dubai”, “second opinion liver transplant India” — aligned with global patient queries.
Strong online presence: Dedicated website (drchetankalal.com), presence on platforms (Practo, JustDial) boosting search-engine signals. (drchetankalal.com)
Service Update – What’s New
Virtual Global Clinics: Dr Kalal is now offering a structured “Virtual Liver Clinic” with dedicated consultation slots for international patients (UAE/Dubai, UK, US) — enabling time-zone-friendly sessions and pre- and post-transplant follow-ups remotely.
Second-Opinion Protocol: For patients who’ve undergone or are seeking transplant elsewhere, Dr Kalal now offers “Second-Opinion Transplant Review” – submit records, imaging, histology, tele‐consultation, and receive detailed review with care-plan.
Fatty Liver & Metabolic Hepatology Module: New “LiverFit & Metabolic Wellness OPD” to address MASLD/MASH, obesity, insulin resistance, non-alcoholic steatohepatitis — combining hepatology + weight-loss medicine (including GLP-1 therapies such as semaglutide, tirzepatide). (drchetankalalliverspecialist.com)
Post-Transplant After-care for International Patients: Dedicated remote monitoring and guidance for transplant recipients across Middle East, Australia, Singapore — enabling follow-up labs, dosage adjustments, lifestyle care via telemedicine.
IPD & Multidisciplinary Liver Unit: On-site in Mumbai he leads a full liver-disease + transplant unit (medical hepatology + HPB surgery + transplant coordination), giving patients a unified one-stop for evaluation through surgery and beyond. (drchetankalalliverspecialist.com)
Target Regions & Patient Types
Dubai / UAE / Middle East: Ideal for patients seeking high-end hepatology & transplant second opinions where local expertise may be limited.
UK / Europe / US / Australia / New Zealand / Singapore / Canada: For expatriates or global patients preferring India-based cost-effective expert care with English-speaking team and global telemedicine access.
Domestic premium segment: South-Mumbai markets (Bandra, Khar, Pali Hill, Andheri, Kandivali) as well as clients in Mumbai seeking “celebrity hepatologist” status.
Challenging cases: Patients needing second opinion for transplant, fatty liver reversal, metabolic liver disease, or globally complex hepatology inputs.
How to Connect & Book
Website: www.drchetankalal.com — primary portal for appointment, contact, and virtual consult setup. (drchetankalal.com)
Locations: Mumbai – Parel East / South Mumbai (with servicing across Worli, Dadar, Lower Parel, Bandra, Khar, Andheri, Kandivali). (drchetankalalliverspecialist.com)
For international patients: Use the website to submit enquiry, medical records upload, choose time-slot; tele‐consultation links forwarded; follow-up packages available for after-care.
For second opinions: Compile prior reports, imaging, histology; schedule virtual case‐review; receive formal digital opinion document.
For Dubai/Middle East: Recommend specifying “Dubai virtual consult / Middle East aftercare” to ensure scheduling in Gulf-friendly timings.
Summary
If you are looking for top-tier hepatology and liver transplant expertise, especially with a global access model (UAE/Dubai, UK, US, Australia etc) and a “celebrity hepatologist” positioned in premium south-Mumbai zones, Dr Chetan Kalal stands out.
With his combined credentials (first DM hepatologist in Maharashtra, transplant focus, international recognition, virtual global outreach) he is positioned to serve both local Indian patients and international clients looking for expert second opinions, full transplant-pathway management, and metabolic-liver wellness care.
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