Akhil Chawla, MD

Akhil Chawla, MD

4.9 
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Primary Specialty

Surgical Oncology

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine - 2010
Residency:
Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center - 2017
Fellowships:
Brigham and Women's Hospital - 2019

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Surgery - Surgery (Certified)
  • American Board of Surgery/Complex General Surgical Oncology - Complex General Surgical Oncology (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Clinical Assistant Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:
Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:
Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:
Central DuPage Hospital
Delnor Hospital
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Palos Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.9
4.9 

449 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

21 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

21 Reviews

February 19, 2026

5.0

Very pleased with Dr. Chawla's approach and demeanor. He appears to be confident and able. Hoping for the best.

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February 12, 2026

5.0

Very good listener and provides direct and clear answers.

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January 15, 2026

5.0

He was polite and friendly. He explained the result of the MRI and scheduled a follow up MRI.

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December 18, 2025

5.0

Dr Chawla is someone you can put your trust in. He has a warm personality in addition to his skill as a surgeon.

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December 12, 2025

5.0

Explains everything about my situation

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December 04, 2025

5.0

Excellent surgeon highly professional, caring and informative

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December 04, 2025

5.0

Dr Chawla is very caring and makes sure we understand every thing

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November 21, 2025

5.0

He was great!! Explained every thing I needed done! Was very honest I'm very happy in how he explained every thing

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November 06, 2025

5.0

He was informative and kind

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October 09, 2025

5.0

He made me comfortable

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October 03, 2025

5.0

Dr. Chawla is able to explain complex surgery and bring his patients thru the process with such care and professionalism.

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October 02, 2025

5.0

He listened and explained in layman's terms

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September 12, 2025

5.0

He knows his stuff, he explains how your procedure will go and gives you the advise on how to have success .

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August 14, 2025

5.0

Compassionate, takes time to address your concerns, excellent staff.

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July 17, 2025

5.0

I love his mannerism and how he explains everything. Very detailed and easy to understand.

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July 15, 2025

5.0

He is very personable and easy to talk to. He explains things well and listens to any questions I might have

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June 20, 2025

5.0

Personable and thoroughly explains procedures. Trusted in his care.

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June 10, 2025

5.0

Clear thorough and kind.

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May 19, 2025

5.0

Dr. Chawla provided a clear assessment of the MRI results and recommended next steps to confirm his analysis.

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May 13, 2025

5.0

Professional and patient oriented.

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May 08, 2025

5.0

He's the best and has great communication skills.

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Disclosures

Industry Relationships

Consulting

Faculty member and/or their immediate family have engaged in activities such as speaking, advising, consulting, or providing educational programs for the following companies or other entities

  • AlphaSights, Ltd.
  • Bluechiip Limited
  • Brightside Research Solutions
  • Fieldwork Chicago-Schaumburg
  • Guidepoint Global, LLC
  • LSC – Lifesciences Consultants

External Professional Relationships

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