Dr Chetan Kalal, MD, DM (Hepatology) Hepatologist & Liver Transplant Physician | Mumbai, India

Dr Chetan Kalal, MD, DM (Hepatology)
Hepatologist & Liver Transplant Physician | Mumbai, India

Advanced liver disease management • Liver transplant medicine • Structured second opinions • Global virtual consultations

Dr Chetan Kalal is a highly trained hepatologist and liver transplant physician known for his work in advanced liver disease, complex cirrhosis, metabolic fatty liver, viral hepatitis, autoimmune liver conditions and liver cancer (HCC). He is frequently consulted for difficult, unclear or high-risk liver cases where precise diagnosis and a decisive treatment path are critical.

He is among the few physicians in Maharashtra with dedicated, advanced training in Hepatology (DM) and a focused clinical practice in liver transplant medicine, making him a preferred choice for patients and referring doctors dealing with complex liver disease.

Core Specialties

• Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD / MAFLD / NASH)
• Chronic Hepatitis B & Hepatitis C
• Alcohol-related liver disease
• Liver fibrosis & cirrhosis (compensated & decompensated)
• Liver failure & acute-on-chronic liver disease
• Liver cancer (Hepatocellular carcinoma – HCC)
• Autoimmune & metabolic liver conditions
• Drug-induced and toxin-related liver injury
• Liver transplant pre- and post-care

What Defines His Clinical Approach

Dr Kalal’s practice is centred on:

✓ Evidence-based protocols (AASLD / EASL / APASL aligned)
✓ Root-cause correction, not symptom suppression
✓ Structured staging & risk stratification
✓ Precision treatment planning
✓ Lifestyle + metabolic + medical integration
✓ Honest, outcome-based counselling
✓ Long-term liver stabilization strategies

This is not generic medicine.
This is precision hepatology for serious liver disease.

Not just a second opinion – a decisive clinical direction.

Second Opinion & Complex Case Review

Dr Chetan Kalal is sought for expert second opinions in cases such as:

• Conflicting reports or unclear diagnoses
• Failed or non-responding treatments
• Transplant being advised without clarity
• Recurrent hospital admissions
• Worsening cirrhosis or ascites
• Rising liver enzymes without diagnosis
• Liver tumors requiring staging & planning

The review process includes:

✓ Detailed medical history assessment
✓ Report and imaging analysis
✓ Disease stage & risk mapping
✓ Correction of current treatment gaps
✓ Evidence-based future action plan

This service is frequently used by:
• Patients
• Families
• Physicians
• Overseas consultants

Virtual Consultations – International Patients

Structured online consultations are available for patients in:

USA • UK • UAE • Dubai • Abu Dhabi • Canada • Singapore • Australia • New Zealand • Middle East • Asia • Europe (including Paris)

Virtual services include:
• Report evaluation
• Treatment optimisation
• Transplant planning guidance
• Post-transplant follow up pathway
• Lifestyle & medication correction

Each international consult includes a structured summary & recommended roadmap.

Mumbai & Surrounding Practice Areas

Patients regularly consult Dr Kalal from:

South Mumbai • Worli • Dadar • Lower Parel • Bandra • Khar • Pali Hill • Juhu • Andheri • Kandivali • Borivali • Virar • Vasai • Navi Mumbai • Thane

Both outpatient & IPD based cases are managed in coordination with multidisciplinary liver and transplant teams.

Who Should Consider Consulting

You should seek an expert hepatology review if you have:

• Fatty liver not improving
• Cirrhosis or recurrent fluid accumulation
• Persistent jaundice
• Rising liver enzymes
• Confusion / sleep reversal / swelling
• Liver mass or suspected tumour
• Planning liver transplant
• Post-transplant complications

Early expert intervention can change outcomes.

Appointment & Contact

Website: drchetankalal.com

Appointments available for:
• In-clinic consultation
• Video consultation (India & international)
• Second opinion case review
• IPD referral discussion

Dr Chetan Kalal – Expert Hepatology & Liver Transplant Care

Focused. Evidence-based. Decisive.
For serious liver disease, there is no room for guesswork.