Celebrity Liver Transplant Specialist in Mumbai – Dr. Chetan Kalal
Dr. Chetan Kalal is a renowned Celebrity Hepatologist and preferred liver transplant specialist in Mumbai, with extensive experience in liver disease and transplant medicine. As a DM Hepatologist and Liver Transplant Physician, he has participated in more than 200 complex liver transplants, including living-donor, deceased-donor, and complex transplant procedures. He focuses on every important aspect of liver transplant care, from evaluating transplant suitability and managing liver conditions to coordinating donor evaluation and providing ongoing medical care after transplantation. His clinical experience and dedicated focus on hepatology make him a trusted name for patients seeking liver transplant care in Mumbai
What Does a Liver Transplant Specialist Do?
A liver transplant specialist plays an important role throughout the transplant journey. While the transplant surgeon performs the operation, the hepatologist manages the medical aspects before and after surgery.
Dr. Chetan Kalal’s transplant practice covers pre-transplant evaluation, MELD-based assessment, living-donor liver transplant candidacy, and post-transplant medical care.
When Is Liver Transplant Needed?
A liver transplant may be considered when the liver has reached an advanced stage of disease and medical treatment is no longer sufficient to maintain adequate liver function. Some situations where transplant evaluation may be considered include:
Who May Need a Liver Transplant?
Liver transplantation is not suitable or necessary for everyone with liver disease. The decision depends on the patient’s overall health, liver function, underlying condition, and other medical factors. Patients who may be referred for transplant evaluation can include those with:
Living Donor & Deceased Donor Liver Transplant
There are two major approaches to liver transplantation: living donor liver transplant (LDLT) and deceased donor liver transplant (DDLT).
Why Choose Dr. Chetan Kalal for Liver Transplant Care?
Choosing a liver transplant specialist involves looking at training, transplant experience, and the ability to provide medical care across different stages of the transplant journey.
Dr. Chetan Kalal is a DM Hepatologist and Liver Transplant Physician practising at Gleneagles Hospital, Mumbai. He completed his DM in Hepatology and Transplant Medicine at the Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS), New Delhi. His professional experience includes participation in more than 1,000 liver transplants, including complex living-donor, deceased-donor, ABO-incompatible, and paediatric transplant cases.
15+ Years of Experience
Extensive experience managing complex liver and transplant cases.
First DM Hepatologist in Maharashtra
Advanced specialist training in hepatology from ILBS, New Delhi.
Transplant Medicine Expertise
Experience evaluating patients before and after liver transplantation.
26 Peer-Reviewed Publications
Research contributions across national and international medical journals.
Liver Transplant Care Before and After Surgery
Liver transplant care does not begin on the day of surgery and does not end after hospital discharge. Both pre-transplant preparation and long-term follow-up are important.
- Before Transplant
The pre-transplant evaluation may include blood tests, liver function assessment, MELD scoring, imaging, cardiac evaluation, nutritional assessment, and other investigations based on the patient’s condition.
The transplant team also reviews the underlying liver disease, possible complications, and overall suitability for transplantation. For living donor transplantation, the donor undergoes a separate and detailed evaluation to protect their health and safety.
Patients waiting for transplantation may also require continued management of complications, nutritional support, infection monitoring, and regular reassessment.
After Transplant
After surgery, regular medical follow-up is essential. Patients generally require immunosuppressive medicines to reduce the risk of rejection. Long-term follow-up may involve monitoring:
- Liver graft function
- Immunosuppressive medicine levels
- Kidney function
- Infections
- Signs of rejection
- Blood pressure and blood sugar
- Cholesterol and metabolic health
- Other complications associated with transplantation
If you or a family member has advanced liver disease and has been advised to consider transplantation, an early consultation with a liver transplant specialist in Mumbai can help you understand the condition, transplant eligibility, and available treatment options.
Dr. Chetan Kalal provides hepatology and liver transplant consultations at Gleneagles Hospital, Mumbai, with options for patients requiring transplant evaluation, second opinions, and ongoing liver care.
