Akhil Chawla, MD

Akhil Chawla, MD

4.9 
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Primary Specialty

Surgical Oncology

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Practice Focus Areas

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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 - Complex General Surgical Oncology (Certified)
  • American Board of Surgery - Surgery (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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4.9
4.9 

421 Ratings

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April 16, 2025

5.0

Very precise in the information we have discussed. He has a positive lookout for the patient'

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April 10, 2025

5.0

Dr. Chawla took the time to explain in detail my condition and the procedure that will be used to address it. Took the time to answer all of my questions and concerns

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April 10, 2025

5.0

First class, down to earth, to the point and very concerning with his approach.

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April 03, 2025

5.0

Pleasant,easy to talk to explained everything.

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March 13, 2025

5.0

They provide top notch medical care.

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March 10, 2025

5.0

Confident, kind, listens respectfully. Feel secure in his care

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March 01, 2025

5.0

Very attentive & through.

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February 16, 2025

5.0

He was straight to the point, explained what as going on, suggested a good next steps.

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February 08, 2025

5.0

He exudes confidence in his care for me.

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January 28, 2025

5.0

Dr. Chawla listens and I feel he really cares about me as patient. He did my surgery, when others said no. The surgery was a huge success.

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January 20, 2025

5.0

he seems to be a very, very caring person.! And he knows what he's doing!!! Highly intelligent and concerned about the patient's well-being. Meaning me.

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January 16, 2025

5.0

He cares about you makes you feel comfortable

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January 10, 2025

5.0

A caring staff that put the patient at ease.

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January 02, 2025

5.0

Good actitud Happy faces smile to the patients

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December 19, 2024

5.0

Very professional

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December 17, 2024

5.0

Friendly and competent treatment

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November 22, 2024

5.0

knowledgeable caring and courteous

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November 13, 2024

5.0

The doctor seem very concerned and dedicated to your personal healthcare

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November 08, 2024

5.0

I liked that he was very honest with me and explained everything. He made me feel like I had picked the right doctor for my care.

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November 05, 2024

5.0

Puts the patient at ease with his presence and his work.

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October 15, 2024

5.0

Personable and explained well

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October 01, 2024

5.0

The doctor explained the surgery to be performed and the cost of recovery. He also communicated with the Urologist which helped me to realize the Urologist was not confident performing the partial nephrectomy.

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September 26, 2024

5.0

Dr. Chawla and his Nurse Practitioner Cary are Smart, Dedicated Professionals! More importantly they Love what they are doing and they Love helping people get well! That is a Winning Combination for the Patient! Thank you Dr. Chawla and his Nurse Practitioner Cary for Excellent Healthcare!

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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

Pharmaceutical, device, and biotechnology companies frequently collaborate with basic scientists and physicians within an academic medical center to help advance science and improve patient care. These relationships are important in achieving scientific breakthroughs and in establishing the effectiveness and safety of promising new therapies. In order to assure objectivity in clinical research and patient care, the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (Feinberg), Northwestern Memorial HealthCare, Children's Hospital of Chicago Medical Center, and the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab have adopted integrity policies that require research and clinical faculty (in full-time, part-time, and unpaid/voluntary categories) to report compensated and uncompensated external industry relationships. Patients are encouraged to discuss these disclosures with their physician as well as to inquire as to how these relationships are overseen by Feinberg. To learn more about our Disclosure and Professional Integrity Policy, and the conflict of interest policies of our joint affiliate survey partners, please go to our Office for Regulatory Affairs Policies page.

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