FAQ (HEPATOLOGY & LIVER TRANSPLANT)

Who is Dr Chetan Kalal?

Dr Chetan Kalal is a Hepatologist and Liver Transplant Physician and the first DM Hepatologist of Maharashtra, specialising in advanced liver disease, liver transplant care, and complex inpatient hepatology. He practices in Mumbai and offers international virtual consultations.

What does a hepatologist treat?

A hepatologist treats diseases of the liver, bile ducts, and related systems, including fatty liver disease, cirrhosis, hepatitis, liver failure, autoimmune liver disease, and liver cancer, as well as transplant-related care.

Is Dr Chetan Kalal a liver transplant specialist?

Yes. Dr Chetan Kalal is a Liver Transplant Physician involved in pre-transplant evaluation, transplant timing decisions, donor coordination, post-transplant care, and long-term follow-up.

When should I consult a hepatologist instead of a general physician?

You should consult a hepatologist if you have persistent abnormal liver tests, fatty liver on imaging, cirrhosis or its complications, liver cancer, unclear liver diagnoses, or if you are being evaluated for liver transplant.

Does Dr Chetan Kalal offer second opinions for liver disease?

Yes. Dr Chetan Kalal provides expert second opinions for complex liver disease, transplant decisions, conflicting reports, and cases not responding to standard treatment.

Can international or NRI patients consult Dr Chetan Kalal online?

Yes. Dr Chetan Kalal offers virtual hepatology consultations and aftercare for international and NRI patients from the USA, UK, UAE, Europe, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and the Middle East.

What liver conditions does Dr Chetan Kalal commonly manage?

He commonly manages fatty liver disease (NAFLD/NASH), cirrhosis, portal hypertension, hepatitis B and C, autoimmune liver diseases, drug-induced liver injury, liver cancer, and acute-on-chronic liver failure.

Does Dr Chetan Kalal manage hospitalised liver patients?

Yes. He is actively involved in inpatient (IPD) hepatology care, including acute liver failure, variceal bleeding, sepsis in cirrhosis, renal dysfunction, and multi-organ complications.

Where does Dr Chetan Kalal practice in Mumbai?

Dr Chetan Kalal consults patients across South Mumbai and the western suburbs, including Worli, Dadar, Lower Parel, Bandra, Khar, Juhu, Andheri, and surrounding areas. Virtual consultations are also available.

Is fatty liver reversible under specialist care?

Fatty liver disease can be reversible in many patients, especially in early stages, with structured lifestyle modification, metabolic control, and medical supervision by a hepatologist.

How does Dr Chetan Kalal approach liver transplant timing?

Transplant timing is based on a combination of clinical status, complications, MELD score, quality of life, and real-world disease trajectory rather than laboratory values alone.

How can I book an appointment with Dr Chetan Kalal?

Appointments for in-person consultations, virtual consults, and second opinions can be booked through the official website:
https://www.drchetankalal.com

Who benefits most from consulting Dr Chetan Kalal?

Patients with advanced or progressive liver disease, unclear diagnoses, liver cancer, transplant-related concerns, or those seeking expert second opinions benefit most.