Expert Hepatology & Liver Transplant Care by Dr. Chetan Kalal
Advanced Liver Disease, Liver Transplant & Complex Second Opinions
Decisive Clinical Direction for Patients with Advanced Liver Disease
When liver disease becomes complex, every decision matters.
Dr. Chetan Kalal is a hepatologist and liver transplant physician dedicated to managing complex liver diseases, transplant evaluation, post-transplant care, acute liver failure, cirrhosis, liver cancer, and difficult diagnostic cases. Patients and referring physicians seek his opinion when they need an evidence-based management strategy—not just another consultation.
Why Patients Choose Dr. Chetan Kalal
Comprehensive hepatology and liver transplant expertise
Advanced inpatient (IPD) hepatology for critically ill patients
Independent expert second opinions before major treatment decisions
Multidisciplinary management with transplant surgeons, interventional radiologists, oncologists, intensivists, and gastroenterologists
International virtual consultations with detailed treatment review
Evidence-based care informed by current hepatology and transplant research
Not just another opinion—clear clinical direction based on your diagnosis, liver function, imaging, pathology, and current international evidence.
Areas of Expertise
Liver Diseases
Fatty Liver Disease (MASLD/MASH)
Alcohol-related Liver Disease
Liver Cirrhosis
Portal Hypertension
Ascites
Hepatic Encephalopathy
Acute-on-Chronic Liver Failure (ACLF)
Acute Liver Failure
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Autoimmune Hepatitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC)
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC)
Wilson Disease
Drug-induced Liver Injury
Cholestatic Liver Disease
Pregnancy-related Liver Disorders
Liver Cancer (HCC)
Comprehensive evaluation and treatment planning for:
Early HCC
Intermediate-stage HCC
Advanced HCC
TACE suitability
Y-90 and other locoregional therapies
Systemic therapy selection
Downstaging strategies
Liver transplant assessment for HCC
Liver Transplant Services
Before Transplant
Living Donor Liver Transplant (LDLT) evaluation
Deceased Donor Liver Transplant (DDLT) assessment
High-risk transplant candidacy
Second opinion before transplantation
MELD and prognostic assessment
After Transplant
Immunosuppression optimisation
Management of graft dysfunction
Infection management
Long-term transplant aftercare
Renal, metabolic and neurological complications
Recurrent liver disease
Lifelong transplant follow-up
Expert Second Opinions
Patients commonly seek consultation for:
Is liver transplantation necessary now?
Can transplantation be safely delayed?
Is the diagnosis correct?
Is surgery avoidable?
Is TIPS a better option?
Why are liver tests worsening?
What is the optimal treatment sequence?
What should be done after a failed previous treatment?
Every opinion includes a comprehensive review of medical records, imaging, laboratory investigations, pathology, previous treatments, and guideline-based recommendations.
Advanced Inpatient (IPD) Hepatology
Specialist management for hospitalized patients with:
Acute liver failure
ACLF
Gastrointestinal bleeding
Hepatorenal syndrome
Sepsis in cirrhosis
ICU liver disease
Multi-organ failure
Post-transplant complications
Complex hepatology consultations
International Virtual Consultations
Expert virtual hepatology consultations are available for patients in:
United States
United Kingdom
United Arab Emirates
Dubai
Singapore
Australia
New Zealand
Canada
Europe
Middle East
Asia
Virtual consultations are ideal for:
Independent expert second opinions
Liver transplant evaluation
Post-transplant aftercare
Complex liver disease
Review of investigations and imaging
Treatment planning before travelling to India
Locations Served
Patients consult Dr. Kalal from across Mumbai, including:
South Mumbai
Worli
Lower Parel
Dadar
Bandra
Pali Hill
Khar
Juhu
Andheri
Kandivali
Borivali
Virar
Vasai
Navi Mumbai
Thane
Patients also travel from across India and overseas for specialist hepatology and liver transplant care.
Research-Led Clinical Care
Clinical practice is strengthened by ongoing academic work in:
Liver transplantation
Acute-on-chronic liver failure
Fatty liver disease (MASLD/MASH)
Hepatocellular carcinoma
Immunosuppression
Transplant infectious diseases
Biomarkers
Precision hepatology
This integration of research and patient care supports evidence-based, individualized treatment decisions.
Appointment & Contact
Website: drchetankalal.com
Whether you require advanced hepatology care, a liver transplant evaluation, inpatient consultation, or an independent second opinion, every recommendation is tailored to your clinical condition, liver reserve, and long-term goals.
