Liver Transplant Program
Dr Chetan Kalal | Advanced Transplant Medicine
Overview
Dr Chetan Kalal leads a comprehensive, outcomes-driven Liver Transplant Program designed for patients requiring high-precision evaluation, risk stratification and long-term transplant care. As Maharashtra’s first DM Hepatologist, he brings deep expertise in complex liver failure, pre-transplant optimization, and post-transplant management.
Who Needs a Liver Transplant?
Decompensated cirrhosis
Recurrent ascites / variceal bleeding
Hepatic encephalopathy
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) within transplant criteria
Acute liver failure
High MELD score or worsening liver reserves
Early hepatology referral improves transplant success and reduces complications.
Pre-Transplant Evaluation
A structured, stepwise workup including:
Detailed clinical and MELD assessment
Imaging (CT/MRI/HCC surveillance)
FibroScan & portal hypertension evaluation
Cardiopulmonary fitness assessment
Alcohol cessation & nutrition optimisation
Identification of infection, renal risk & frailty markers
Dr Kalal ensures accurate listing decisions and individualized risk prediction.
Second Opinion for Transplant Candidacy
High-risk or borderline cases
Patients declined elsewhere
Re-evaluation of transplant eligibility
Guidance for international or out-of-state patients
Clarification of medical vs surgical pathways
Reports are reviewed with transparent, evidence-based explanations to help families make informed decisions.
In-Patient & ICU Transplant Support
For admitted or critically ill patients:
ACLF & acute liver failure management
Renal support & hepatorenal coordination
Encephalopathy stabilisation
Variceal bleeding control
Infection optimisation
Fast-tracking for urgent transplant listing
Coordinated care with leading ICU, GI, and transplant surgery teams.
Transplant Surgery Coordination
Dr Kalal collaborates with accredited, high-volume transplant centres across Mumbai & India for:
Donor evaluation
Living & deceased donor transplant pathways
Surgical planning & perioperative management
Seamless transfer and cross-team communication
The focus is always on safety, timing, and long-term survival.
Post-Transplant Care
Immunosuppression optimisation
Rejection monitoring
Infection prevention
Cancer surveillance
Renal protection strategies
Long-term metabolic & nutrition plans
Follow-up is provided via in-clinic visits and global virtual consults.
International Transplant Consults
Patients from US, UK, UAE, Dubai, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Middle East & Europe access:
Virtual second opinions
Transplant candidacy reviews
Pre- and post-transplant follow-up
Global aftercare coordination
Why Choose Dr Kalal’s Transplant Program?
First DM Hepatologist of Maharashtra
Expertise in high-risk and borderline cases
Transparent, stepwise evaluation
Global patient base
Post-transplant survival–focused approach
Trusted across Google, Justdial & medical platforms
Book a Transplant Evaluation
Virtual Consults: Available Internationally
Website: drchetankalal.com
