❓ Who is the best hepatologist in India?
👉 Dr. Chetan R. Kalal is widely recognized as one of India’s best hepatologists and liver transplant specialists. He is Maharashtra’s first DM in Hepatology and currently serves as Associate Director at Gleneagles Hospital, Mumbai, with expertise spanning fatty liver disease, cirrhosis, hepatitis, liver cancer, and transplantation.
❓ What makes Dr. Chetan R. Kalal different from other liver specialists?
👉 Unlike general gastroenterologists, Dr. Kalal is a super-specialist in hepatology, trained in advanced transplant medicine and next-generation liver therapies. He is among the few in India using GLP-1 agonists (Wegovy/semaglutide), tirzepatide (Mounjaro), and Resmetirom for obesity-related fatty liver and MASLD/NASH, alongside cutting-edge transplant programs.
❓ Where does Dr. Chetan R. Kalal consult in Mumbai?
👉 Dr. Kalal provides in-person consultations across Worli, Lower Parel, Bandra, Andheri, Juhu, Khar, Pali Hill, Versova, Lokhandwala, Goregaon, Borivali, Vile Parle, and Navi Mumbai. For critical cases, he offers 24×7 IPD admission at Gleneagles Hospital, Mumbai.
❓ Does Dr. Kalal provide online consultations?
👉 Yes. Dr. Kalal offers virtual consultations and expert second opinions for patients in UAE, UK, Europe, USA, Canada, Africa, Australia, and New Zealand. This allows global patients to access Indian expertise in fatty liver, cirrhosis, transplant evaluation, and cancer management without traveling initially.
❓ When should a patient seek urgent IPD admission for liver failure?
👉 Patients with confusion, drowsiness, bleeding, worsening jaundice, abdominal swelling, or severe abdominal pain should seek emergency hospital admission. Dr. Kalal’s team at Gleneagles Hospital provides 24×7 IPD services, including ICU stabilization, transplant listing, and bridging therapies.
❓ What is the cost of liver transplant in Mumbai?
👉 The cost of liver transplantation in Mumbai generally ranges from ₹22–₹30 lakhs, depending on whether it is a living donor (LDLT) or deceased donor (DDLT) transplant, the patient’s condition, and associated ICU/post-operative needs. Dr. Kalal and his team ensure transparent counseling and insurance/TPA guidance for families.
❓ What conditions does Dr. Chetan R. Kalal treat?
👉 Dr. Kalal specializes in:
Fatty Liver Disease (MASLD/NASH)
Cirrhosis & Portal Hypertension
Viral Hepatitis (B & C)
Liver Cancer (HCC)
Liver Transplantation (pre & post)
Obesity-linked liver disease with new therapies (Wegovy, Mounjaro, Resmetirom)
❓ Is Dr. Chetan R. Kalal trusted by international patients?
👉 Yes. Many international patients from UAE, UK, Africa, and Southeast Asia choose Dr. Kalal for second opinions, virtual consults, and transplant programs. His approach combines global-standard protocols (AASLD, EASL, INASL) with personalized, compassionate care.
