Dr. Chetan R. Kalal — Hepatology & Liver Transplant Services Update

Maharashtra’s First DM in Hepatology | Program Director, Hepatology & Liver Transplant Medicine | India & Global Virtual Second Opinions

Why Patients Choose Dr. Chetan Kalal

• Advanced Hepatology + Transplant Expertise: Full-spectrum care from prevention to complex transplant and ICU management.

• Trusted Second-Opinion Leader: Clear, evidence-based guidance for difficult decisions (LT listing, HCC therapy, HRS/ACLF, immunosuppression).

• Global Access: Secure virtual consults for USA, UK, Europe, Canada, UAE/Dubai, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, Africa, Paris & Middle East.

• Local Presence (Mumbai): South Mumbai, Worli, Lower Parel, Bandra, Khar, Pali Hill, Andheri, Kandivali.

Clinical Services (What we treat)

• Transplant Medicine: Living & deceased donor LT evaluation, bridging therapies, prehab/rehab, long-term immunosuppression care.

• Liver Failure: ALF, ACLF, HRS-AKI (Albumin + vasoconstrictor protocols; CRRT/PEX; ICU pathways).

• Cirrhosis & Portal Hypertension: Variceal bleed, ascites, SBP, TIPS opinions.

• Metabolic & Fatty Liver (MAFLD/NASH & Obesity): FibroScan/MRE pathways, weight-loss protocols, GLP-1/GIP counseling, bariatric/endo tie-ins.

• Viral Hepatitis (B, C, E): Diagnostics, antivirals, special populations (pregnancy, oncology, transplant).

• Liver Cancer (HCC/ICC): Tumor board decisions: locoregional therapy, systemic therapy (IO/targeted), transplant candidacy.

• Special Clinics: Pregnancy & liver, adolescent/young adult liver disease, autoimmune cholestatic disease, Wilson’s/rare liver.

IPD, ICU & Emergency Expertise

• In-Patient (IPD) consults & co-management with surgery, nephrology, critical care.

• ICU protocols: Bleed resuscitation bundles, vasopressor choices (terlipressin/noradrenaline/midodrine), lactulose–rifaximin HE pathways, AKI bundles, sepsis stewardship.

• Rapid Second Opinion (24–48h): For referral centers across India & overseas (reports/imaging reviewed).

Transplant Pathway (At-a-glance)

1. Triage & Listing Opinion: Candidacy, MELD/NLR/Frailty review, ethical & financial counselling.

2. Bridging & Optimization: HVPE/TPE, nutrition, sarcopenia reversal, infection control.

3. Surgery & Early Recovery: ERAS-LT protocols, analgesia, early mobilization.

4. Aftercare: Immunosuppression titration, rejection/infection surveillance, vaccine & lifestyle plans, return-to-work.

Global Virtual Consults

• Who benefits: Complex cases needing independent expert review (LT/no-LT, HCC sequencing, recurrent HE/ascites, pregnancy-with-liver disease, rare/metabolic).

• How it works: Upload labs/imaging/discharge summaries → secure video consult → written plan you can share with your treating team → optional follow-up.

Mumbai Locations (OPD)

South Mumbai | Worli | Lower Parel | Bandra | Khar | Pali Hill | Andheri | Kandivali
(Ask for the nearest clinic slot or request a video consult.)

Frequently Asked

Q1. When do I need a liver transplant?
When medical therapy can’t control complications (recurrent bleeding/ascites/HE) or MELD and clinical status predict poor survival. You’ll get a balanced LT vs non-LT recommendation with timing.

Q2. Can fatty liver be reversed?
Yes—through weight loss, metabolic control, and GLP-1/GIP therapy where indicated; we track fibrosis with FibroScan/MRE.

Q3. Do you provide second opinions for overseas patients?
Yes. Virtual second opinions with written summaries for your local team; we coordinate with international centers if LT is required.

Q4. Post-transplant aftercare?
Structured follow-ups, drug-level monitoring, infection & cancer screening, nutrition/fitness, and travel guidance.

Book / Refer

• For appointments & virtual consults: Share reports + preferred slot via WhatsApp/Email/Patient Portal.

• For doctors/hospitals: Rapid IPD/ICU e-consult and transfer coordination available.

• Dr Chetan Kalal | Best Hepatologist & Liver Transplant Specialist in India | Virtual Second Opinion

• Maharashtra’s first DM Hepatologist offering advanced hepatology, liver transplant opinions, ICU/IPD care, and global virtual consults (US, UK, UAE/Dubai, Singapore, Australia, NZ, Europe, Canada, Middle East).

• hepatologist in Mumbai, liver transplant specialist India, second opinion liver, HCC immunotherapy, ACLF/HRS expert, fatty liver clinic Mumbai, virtual liver consult.

Tagline: Right diagnosis. Right timing. Right therapy—every time.