Dr. Chetan Kalal is a DM Hepatologist and Liver Transplant Physician at Gleneagles Hospital, Mumbai. He is the first DM Hepatologist of Maharashtra, trained under Prof S.K. Sarin at ILBS New Delhi. With 1,500+ liver transplants and 26 PubMed-indexed publications, he offers the full spectrum of hepatology care.

Liver Transplantation

Liver Transplant — LDLT and DDLT

Living donor and deceased donor liver transplantation. Dr. Kalal has participated in 1,500+ transplant procedures. He manages patients through the complete pathway: pre-transplant evaluation, MELD scoring, waitlist management, and post-transplant immunosuppression. Special expertise in high-MELD and ACLF-bridge-to-transplant cases. Learn more about liver transplant in India Full transplant guide →

Critical Liver Disease

ACLF — Acute-on-Chronic Liver Failure

India’s leading ACLF specialist. Member of the APASL AARC (Acute-on-Chronic Liver Failure Research Consortium) working group, which sets Asia-Pacific guidelines. Rapid organ-failure assessment using the AARC grading system, ICU-level management, and bridge-to-transplant strategies. Principal Investigator, MAHAL randomised controlled trial. Learn more about ACLF About ACLF →

Acute Liver Failure

Emergency management of acute liver failure from viral hepatitis, drug-induced injury, Wilson disease, and other causes. Full ICU support, King’s College Criteria assessment, and urgent transplant evaluation when indicated.

Cirrhosis and Portal Hypertension

Comprehensive management of all cirrhosis stages. This includes varices surveillance and band ligation, ascites management, hepatic encephalopathy treatment, and spontaneous bacterial peritonitis prevention and treatment. Learn more about cirrhosis Cirrhosis guide →

Metabolic and Viral Liver Disease

MASLD / Fatty Liver Disease

Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (formerly NAFLD/NASH). FibroScan elastography, fibrosis staging, lifestyle optimisation, and GLP-1 receptor agonist therapy (semaglutide, tirzepatide). Dr. Kalal serves on advisory panels for Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly in this space. Learn more about MASLD

Hepatitis B and C — Antiviral Treatment

Hepatitis C is curable in 8-12 weeks with direct-acting antivirals (DAAs). Hepatitis B requires long-term suppression to prevent cirrhosis and cancer. Full genotyping, fibrosis staging, and personalised regimens including HBV reactivation prevention for patients on immunosuppression or chemotherapy.

Alcohol-Related Liver Disease

From alcoholic hepatitis (a medical emergency requiring steroid therapy) through alcohol-related cirrhosis and ACLF. Management of nutritional deficiencies, coagulopathy, and infection. Coordination with de-addiction services.

Liver Cancer and Autoimmune Disease

Liver Cancer (HCC) — Surveillance and Management

Six-monthly ultrasound surveillance for all cirrhotic patients. For confirmed hepatocellular carcinoma: BCLC staging, multidisciplinary team discussion, and coordination of TACE, ablation, immunotherapy (atezolizumab + bevacizumab), or surgical resection/transplant. Milan criteria assessment for transplant candidacy. HCC staging & treatment →

Autoimmune Liver Disease

Diagnosis and management of autoimmune hepatitis (AIH), primary biliary cholangitis (PBC), and primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC). IAIHG scoring, liver biopsy interpretation, immunosuppression optimisation, and transplant evaluation.

Drug-Induced Liver Injury (DILI and HILI)

Expert assessment of liver injury caused by prescription drugs, OTC medications, supplements, and herbal/ayurvedic preparations (HILI). RUCAM causality scoring, liver biopsy when needed, and management of severe DILI including acute liver failure.

Specialised and Patient-Centred Services

Nutrition Counselling and Sarcopenia in Liver Disease

Malnutrition affects over 50% of patients with advanced cirrhosis and worsens every outcome. Personalised assessment, protein targets (1.2-1.5 g/kg/day), BCAA supplementation, late-evening snack protocol, and muscle rehabilitation planning. Research specialty — Dr. Kalal has published on nutritional therapy in alcoholic hepatitis.

Second Opinions — In-Person and Virtual

A structured second opinion from a DM Hepatologist with 26 publications can be life-changing. Available in person at Gleneagles Hospital Mumbai and via secure video for patients anywhere in India or abroad. Biopsy slides, imaging, and labs reviewed before the consultation. Learn more Request second opinion →

International and NRI Virtual Consultations

Patients from the UAE, UK, USA, Canada, Australia, Singapore, and the Middle East consult Dr. Kalal via telemedicine. Reports reviewed within 48 hours; video consultation scheduled to suit your time zone. International patients page

Book a Consultation

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Hepatology Specialist Serving Mumbai & Surrounding Areas

Dr Chetan Kalal practises at Gleneagles Hospital, Parel, Mumbai — one of the city’s leading tertiary care centres. His patients come from across Mumbai’s eastern suburbs: Powai, Mulund, Ghatkopar, Chembur, Thane, and Navi Mumbai, as well as from central and south Mumbai. As a DM Hepatologist with over 1,500 liver transplants and a referral base built across Maharashtra, Dr Kalal is regularly sought out as the best hepatologist in Mumbai for complex liver disease, advanced cirrhosis, and pre- and post-transplant management. For patients outside India — particularly from the UAE, UK, USA, Canada, and the Gulf — Dr Kalal offers structured virtual consultations. NRI patients can share reports and imaging in advance, receive a detailed assessment, and where needed arrange for coordinated admission at Gleneagles Hospital. This makes him one of the few liver transplant specialists in Mumbai with a dedicated international patient pathway.

Mumbai & Parel Primary practice location — Gleneagles Hospital, Parel, Mumbai 400012

Powai & Mulund Eastern suburbs — 15–25 min from hospital

Ghatkopar & Chembur South-east Mumbai corridor

Thane & Navi Mumbai MMR satellite cities

Pan-Maharashtra Referrals from Pune, Nashik, Aurangabad, and beyond

International / NRI Virtual consultations for patients from UAE, UK, USA, Canada & Gulf