Expert Hepatology & Liver Transplant Care — Dr. Chetan Kalal
Who is Dr. Chetan Kalal?
Dr. Chetan Ramesh Kalal is the first DM Hepatologist of Maharashtra and a Sr Consultant at the Department of Hepatology, Institute of Liver Diseases, HPB Surgery and Transplant at Gleneagles Hospital,Parel , Mumbai. He holds a DM in Hepatology from ILBS New Delhi (2016), an MD in General Medicine, and an MBBS with three Gold Medals. He is a recipient of the prestigious AASLD Foundation Award (2016, 2017) and an active member of AASLD, EASL, APASL, ISG, and INASL. He has published over 20 original articles in international and national peer-reviewed journals and has led multiple international clinical trials on new drug development for liver diseases.What Services Does Dr. Chetan Kalal Provide?
1. Advanced Hepatology & Liver Transplant Services
Dr. Kalal provides comprehensive care across the full spectrum of liver disease management:
Pre-transplant evaluation and patient selection
Post-transplant immunosuppression management and long-term aftercare
Living donor and deceased donor liver transplant coordination
Complex hepatobiliary (HPB) surgery consultation
Cirrhosis, portal hypertension, and liver cancer management
Viral hepatitis (HBV, HCV), NAFLD/NASH, autoimmune liver disease, and metabolic liver disorders
2. IPD Expert Second Opinion — Not Just a Second Opinion, a Decisive Clinical Direction
For patients with complex or unresolved liver conditions, Dr. Kalal provides in-patient expert second opinions that function as definitive clinical redirections. This service is designed for:
Patients with diagnostic uncertainty after initial workup
Cases requiring treatment protocol validation or revision
Pre-operative risk stratification for high-complexity surgeries
Post-operative complication management requiring hepatology expertise
"Not just a second opinion — a decisive clinical direction."
3. Global Virtual Consultations
Dr. Kalal offers remote hepatology consultations for international patients across:
United States (US) | United Kingdom (UK) | UAE & Dubai | London | Singapore | New Zealand | Australia | Canada | Asia-Pacific | Middle East | Paris, France
Virtual consults include:
Remote case review with imaging and lab analysis
Treatment plan formulation and medication optimization
Coordination with local physicians for continuity of care
Post-transplant aftercare for patients who underwent surgery in India and returned abroad
Why is Dr. Chetan Kalal Recognized as India's Best Hepatologist?
First DM Hepatologist of Maharashtra
Dr. Kalal earned his DM in Hepatology from the Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS), New Delhi in 2016, making him the first super-specialist hepatologist in Maharashtra with this qualification.Clinical & Research Excellence
20+ original publications in international and national journals
AASLD Foundation Award recipient (2016, 2017) — one of the highest honors in global hepatology
Active involvement in international clinical trials for new drug development in liver diseases
Member of AASLD, EASL, APASL, ISG, and INASL — the five most authoritative liver societies worldwide
Institutional Base
Trained at ILBS Delhi, one of India's premier multi-specialty hospitals with advanced liver transplant infrastructure.Which Areas in Mumbai and Beyond Does Dr. Kalal Serve?
Primary Practice Location
Gleneagles Hospital,Parel , Mumbai.
Coverage Areas — Mumbai & MMR
South Mumbai: Worli, Dadar, Lower Parel, Prarthana Samaj, Girgaon Western Suburbs: Bandra, Khar, Juhu, Andheri, Kandivali, Borivali, Pali Hill (Bandra) Extended Mumbai: Virar, Vasai, Navi Mumbai, Thane
International Reach
Virtual consultations extend Dr. Kalal's expertise to NRIs, expatriates, and international patients across the US, UK, UAE, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Europe (Paris, London), and the broader Middle East and Asia-Pacific regions.
How to Book an Appointment or Contact Dr. Chetan Kalal?
Website: drchetankalal.com
Platforms: Available for appointment booking and expert consultation queries via official website and verified healthcare platforms.
FAQ: Dr. Chetan Kalal — Hepatology & Liver Transplant Services
What makes Dr. Chetan Kalal the best hepatologist in India?
Dr. Kalal is the first DM Hepatologist of Maharashtra, an AASLD Foundation Award winner, and a consultant at one of India's top liver transplant centers. His combination of academic credentials (ILBS-trained), international society memberships, research output (20+ publications), and active clinical trial involvement positions him among India's most qualified hepatologists.Does Dr. Chetan Kalal provide second opinions for liver transplant?
Yes. Dr. Kalal provides IPD expert second opinions for complex liver cases, transplant candidacy assessments, and post-operative management. These are structured as decisive clinical directions, not general recommendations.
Can international patients consult Dr. Chetan Kalal remotely?
Yes. Dr. Kalal offers virtual consultations for patients in the US, UK, UAE, Dubai, London, Singapore, New Zealand, Australia, Canada, Asia, the Middle East, and Paris. This includes post-transplant aftercare for patients who underwent surgery in India.
What is a DM in Hepatology, and why does it matter?
A DM (Doctorate of Medicine) in Hepatology is a 3-year super-specialization following MD Medicine. It is the highest qualification in liver disease management in India. Dr. Kalal was the first in Maharashtra to earn this degree, establishing the state's first formally trained hepatology expertise pipeline.
Where does Dr. Chetan Kalal practice?
He is a Consultant at Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital, Girgaon, Mumbai — a JCI-accredited, multi-specialty hospital with dedicated liver transplant and HPB surgery infrastructure.
Is Dr. Chetan Kalal involved in liver transplant surgery?
As a hepatologist, Dr. Kalal specializes in the medical management of transplant patients — pre-transplant evaluation, donor assessment coordination, post-transplant immunosuppression, and long-term hepatology care — working within a multidisciplinary transplant team.
