Dr. Rajiv Jalan

Dr. Rajiv Jalan, MBBS, MD, PhD, FRCPE

Dr. Rajiv Jalan is a hepatologist at Royal Free Hospital and UCL in London, United Kingdom. He is known for acute-on-chronic liver failure.

Professor Jalan is professor of hepatology at University College London and a consultant at the Royal Free Hospital. He helped define acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF), a sudden worsening of cirrhosis with organ failure, and leads research on its treatment through the European Foundation for the Study of Chronic Liver Failure.

About Dr. Rajiv Jalan

• Full Name: Rajiv Jalan, MBBS, MD, PhD, FRCPE
• Credentials: MBBS, MD, PhD, FRCPE
• Specialty: Hepatology (liver disease)
• Subspecialty and Expertise: Acute-on-chronic liver failure; cirrhosis; hepatic encephalopathy; liver failure therapies
• Current Role: Professor of Hepatology, UCL Institute for Liver and Digestive Health; Consultant Hepatologist, Royal Free Hospital
• Years in Practice: Career dates are being confirmed from the official profile
• Languages: English and Hindi (confirm with the office)
• Gender: Male
• New Patients: Not confirmed; ask the office when you request an appointment
• Telehealth: Not confirmed on the public profiles reviewed; ask the office whether virtual visits are offered
• NPI: Not applicable (NPI numbers are issued only to US providers)

Address & Contact

• Practice: Royal Free Hospital and UCL
• Address: Royal Free Hospital, Pond Street, London NW3 2QG, United Kingdom
• Phone: 020 7794 0500 (Royal Free switchboard)
• Fax and Email: No public fax or professional email listed on the profiles reviewed
• Website: royalfree.nhs.uk
• Appointments: Use the Book An Appointment button on this page or the booking line on the official website; some services need a referral
• Office Hours: Clinic days vary; confirm with the office

Specialties & Education

Conditions treated, procedures and areas of expertise listed in public professional profiles for Dr. Rajiv Jalan:

• Acute-on-chronic liver failure
• Decompensated cirrhosis
• Hepatic encephalopathy
• Liver failure clinical trials

Education and training:

• Medical Degree and Training: Trained in India and the UK; institutions and dates being confirmed

Certifications, License & Affiliations

• Specialist Registration: Gastroenterology/hepatology on the GMC Specialist Register (confirm on the GMC register)
• Medical License: Licensed to practice medicine; confirm current status with the General Medical Council (GMC) register
• Hospital and Academic Affiliations: Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust; University College London; European Foundation for the Study of Chronic Liver Failure (EF-CLIF)

Insurance

NHS care is reached through GP referral to the hospital trust and is free at the point of use for eligible patients. Private appointments can be self-funded or paid through private medical insurance; check with your insurer (for example Bupa, AXA Health or Aviva) that the consultant is recognised before booking. Coverage for Dr. Rajiv Jalan was not confirmed plan by plan.

Fees

Private consultation fees are not published on the profiles reviewed. Ask the private hospital’s bookings team for a quote; NHS care carries no consultation fee for eligible patients.

Professional Information

• Key contributor to the definition of acute-on-chronic liver failure
• Research on ammonia and hepatic encephalopathy treatments

Reviews & Ratings

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Verification

• UCL profile (ucl.ac.uk)
• Royal Free consultant page
• GMC register
• Profile compiled October 1, 2026. Details marked as being confirmed should be checked against the official sources above.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dr. Rajiv Jalan known for?

Dr. Rajiv Jalan is known for acute-on-chronic liver failure.

Where does Dr. Rajiv Jalan practice?

He practices at Royal Free Hospital and UCL in London, United Kingdom.

What conditions does Dr. Rajiv Jalan treat?

He focuses on acute-on-chronic liver failure and advanced cirrhosis.

How can I book an appointment with Dr. Rajiv Jalan?

Use the Book An Appointment button on this page to send a request, then confirm the location, referral needs and availability with Royal Free Hospital and UCL before you visit.

Find MD Health Disclaimer

Provider location, specialty information, insurance participation, and availability may change. Confirm current details directly with Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.