India’s Leading Hepatologist & Liver Transplant Physician
Not just a second opinion. A decisive clinical direction.
Why Patients, Doctors & Families Trust Dr Chetan Kalal
Dr Chetan Kalal is among India’s most respected hepatologists and liver transplant physicians, known for clear decision-making in complex liver disease, where guidelines end and outcomes matter.
He is recognised for:
Advanced management of cirrhosis, ACLF, portal hypertension & liver failure
Pre- and post-liver transplant care, including high-risk and second-opinion cases
Independent, evidence-driven opinions in patients advised transplant, TIPS, or ICU escalation
Precision hepatology — avoiding overtreatment, unnecessary procedures, and delays
👉 Widely sought as a Second Opinion Hepatologist by patients, families, and referring doctors across India and overseas.
Core Expertise
🧠 Advanced Hepatology
Cirrhosis (compensated & decompensated)
Acute-on-Chronic Liver Failure (ACLF)
Portal hypertension, ascites, variceal bleeding
Hepatic encephalopathy (including minimal HE)
Autoimmune liver disease, cholestatic disorders
Drug-induced liver injury (DILI), herbal & supplement toxicity
MASLD / NASH, lean fatty liver (Indian phenotype)
🫀 Liver Transplant Medicine (Non-Surgical)
Transplant candidacy assessment
Timing of transplant — not too early, not too late
Pre-transplant optimisation
Post-transplant long-term care & complications
Second opinion on transplant necessity, urgency, or futility
Many patients consult Dr Kalal before committing to transplant, to understand whether transplant is truly needed — and when.
Second Opinion Expertise (Signature Service)
Dr Chetan Kalal is frequently consulted for high-stakes decisions, including:
“Do I really need a liver transplant?”
“Can this patient survive without ICU escalation?”
“Is this treatment helping — or harming?”
“Are we missing a reversible cause?”
🔹 Independent
🔹 No procedural bias
🔹 Clear, documented clinical direction
This service is used by:
Patients & families
Senior physicians
Hospitals seeking expert hepatology input
IPD (In-Patient Department) Expert Care
For admitted patients, Dr Kalal provides:
Direct hepatology leadership
Daily clinical reassessment
Multidisciplinary coordination (ICU, nephrology, GI, transplant teams)
End-of-life and futility discussions when appropriate
Known for doing the right thing — even when it’s the hard thing.
Global Virtual Consultations & Aftercare
Dr Chetan Kalal offers structured virtual hepatology consultations for patients across:
🇺🇸 USA
🇬🇧 UK & London
🇦🇪 UAE & Dubai
🇸🇬 Singapore
🇳🇿 New Zealand
🇦🇺 Australia
🇨🇦 Canada
🌍 Middle East & Europe (including Paris)
Ideal for:
Second opinions
Post-transplant follow-up
Chronic liver disease management
Reviewing scans, biopsy reports & treatment plans
📄 Written summaries provided for continuity of care.
Practice Locations & Coverage (Mumbai & MMR)
Mumbai
South Mumbai
Worli
Dadar
Lower Parel
Bandra, Khar, Pali Hill
Juhu
Andheri
Kandivali
Borivali
MMR
Navi Mumbai
Thane
Virar
Vasai
Digital Trust & Visibility
Dr Chetan Kalal is recognised across:
Google Search & AI Overview
Justdial
Reddit health & liver disease discussions (patient-driven credibility)
Doctor-to-doctor referrals
This reputation is built on:
Consistency of outcomes
Clarity of communication
Ethical decision-making
Zero exaggeration, zero fear-mongering
Appointment & Contact
🌐 Website: https://drchetankalal.com
📅 Appointments: Online & In-Person
🩺 Second Opinions & Virtual Consults: Available globally
Final Word
In hepatology, indecision kills as much as disease.
Dr Chetan Kalal is consulted not because cases are simple —
but because they are not.
When you need clarity, not confusion.
Direction, not doubt.