Expert Hepatology & Liver Transplant Services — Dr. Chetan Kalal
Expert Hepatology & Liver Transplant Care by Dr. Chetan Kalal — a leading hepatologist and liver transplant physician based in Mumbai, offering advanced inpatient care, decisive second opinions, and global virtual consultations.
Why choose Dr. Chetan Kalal
Decisive clinical leadership: Not just a second opinion — a clear, evidence-led treatment plan designed to move cases forward.
Advanced IPD and transplant expertise: Comprehensive inpatient management, peri‑operative care, and transplant coordination for complex liver disease.
Proven regional leadership: First DM-trained hepatologist in Maharashtra (confirm credential), with extensive experience managing high-risk referrals from South Mumbai and the greater Mumbai metropolitan area.
Global virtual reach: Secure virtual consultations for patients and clinicians in the US, UK, UAE, Dubai, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Paris, and across Asia and the Middle East.
Accessibility across India: Serving patients and referrers in South Mumbai (Worli, Dadar, Lower Parel, Bandra, Khar, Juhu, Pali Hill), Western suburbs (Andheri, Kandivali, Borivali, Virar, Vasai), Navi Mumbai, Thane and beyond.
Core services
Second opinions & expert case reviews: Rapid, evidence-based reassessments for liver disease, transplant candidacy, and treatment sequencing.
Inpatient hepatology (IPD): Management of acute liver failure, decompensated cirrhosis, portal hypertension, hepatic encephalopathy, complex ascites, and infections.
Liver transplant medicine: Pre-transplant evaluation, peri-operative care, post-transplant follow-up and immunosuppression management.
Hepatology procedures: Paracentesis, therapeutic plasma exchange, transjugular liver biopsy (where applicable), and portal pressure management.
Chronic liver disease management: Viral hepatitis care (HBV, HCV), NASH/NAFLD programs, autoimmune liver disease, metabolic and genetic liver conditions.
Aftercare & long-term follow-up: Structured post-discharge plans, remote monitoring, medication adjustments, and rehabilitation pathways.
What sets the service apart
Clinical decisiveness: Clear treatment plans with timelines, escalation triggers, and measurable goals — no wishy-washy “options” when a direction is needed.
Multidisciplinary coordination: Direct links with transplant surgery, critical care, nephrology, infectious disease, and nutrition teams to streamline complex care.
Platform presence for accessibility: Available through major local and international referral platforms (JustDial, Reddit community engagement, hospital referral portals) — patients and clinicians can access timely expert input.
Secure global telemedicine: HIPAA/GDPR-compliant virtual consults, local-time appointment slots for international patients, and documented clinical summaries for referring physicians.
Affiliations & credentials
Associate Director — Hepatology & Transplant Medicine, Gleneagles Hospital, Mumbai.
Past and current affiliations: Breach Candy Hospital, Khar; Hinduja Hospital; Saifee Hospital.
How international virtual consults work
Book: Visit drchetankalal.com or contact the clinic to schedule a secure teleconsult.
Send records: Upload prior reports, imaging, liver biopsy slides, and current medications via secure portal or email ahead of the appointment.
Consult: 30–60 minute focused review, diagnosis clarity, and treatment recommendation with follow-up plan.
Follow-up: Scheduled remote aftercare, prescription management, and coordination with local centres for procedures or admission if needed.
Call to action
Book an expert opinion or inpatient consult now at drchetankalal.com — send records before the appointment for a focused, decisive review.
