Rajiv Chandawarkar

Rajiv Chandawarkar, MBBS

  • Plastic Surgery
  • Physician

Clinical Professor of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Accepting new patients

Insurances We Accept

614-293-8566

About Me

As a plastic surgeon, I provide microsurgical solutions for patients with a variety of complex defects, as well as a fair amount of cosmetic surgery. As the director of Ohio State’s Limb Preservation Program, I work to prevent amputations in patients who have severe wounds on their extremities. I also perform cancer reconstruction surgery for patients with breast cancer, head and neck cancer and cancer in their limbs.

I don’t see myself as just a service provider. My goal is to make sure that I connect with my patients on a deeper level while providing their healthcare needs.

The most rewarding part about my job is that I am able to make a difference in people’s lives. With all of the rules, regulations and paperwork that come with being a physician, it’s the opportunity to connect with my patients that makes me want to get up each morning and come to work.
Highlights
  • Member of the Association of Academic Surgeons, Plastic Surgery Research Council, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery
  • Received the NEOUCOM Department of Surgery Research Award, 1999
  • Received the John P. Minton Oncology Award, American College of Surgeons, 2000
  • Named to Castle Connolly's Regional Top Doctors list

Procedures and Conditions I Treat

  • Hand Injuries
  • Musculoskeletal Diseases
  • Surgery, Plastic
  • Reconstructive Surgical Procedures
  • Microsurgery
  • Breast Cancer
  • Wounds and Injuries
  • Cosmetic Techniques
  • Breast Implants
  • Botulinum Toxins
  • Mammaplasty
  • Skin Cancers
  • Wound Healing

Locations Where I Practice

Wound Care

in East Hospital
181 Taylor Ave.
Columbus, OH 43203
614-257-3110

Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.

Education and Training

Education History

Graduate

University of Massachusetts at Amherst, Amherst, MA
1/1/0001 - 9/1/2016

Medical School

University of Bombay (aka University of Mumbai ), Mumbai
7/1/1981 - 1/18/1988

Residency

Seth Gs Medical College And Kem Hospital, Bombay
7/1/1985 - 6/30/1988

Residency

Tata Memorial Centre/Tata Memorial Hospital, Parel, Bombay
7/1/1988 - 6/30/1992

Fellowship

Tata Memorial Centre/Tata Memorial Hospital, Parel, Bombay
7/1/1992 - 6/30/1993

Fellowship

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
10/1/1993 - 6/30/1994

Fellowship

Fordham Hospital, Bronx, NY
7/1/1995 - 6/30/1997

Residency

Akron General Medical Center GME, Akron, OH
7/1/1997 - 6/30/2000

Residency

Summa Health System GME, Akron, OH
7/1/2000 - 6/30/2002

Fellowship

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
7/1/2002 - 6/30/2003

Board Certification

American Board of Plastic Surgery
11/13/2004

Academic Information

My Department

Plastic Surgery

My Division

Plastic Surgery

Reviews

The overall patient satisfaction rating is an average of all patient responses to the six doctor communication related questions shown below from the Clinician and Group Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey. For additional information about the patient satisfaction survey, please visit our Patient Satisfaction Survey page.

The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their view and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Ohio State Wexner Medical Center.

64 Patient Satisfaction Reviews

  • Overall
    4.4 out of 5
  • Explains Things Carefully
    4.5 out of 5
  • Listens Carefully
    4.5 out of 5
  • Gives Understandable Instructions
    4.7 out of 5
  • Knows My Medical History
    4.1 out of 5
  • Shows Respect
    4.5 out of 5
  • Time Spent Together
    4.3 out of 5
  • Reviewed on Sep 08, 2024

    They were very helpful

  • Reviewed on Aug 05, 2024

    He respected my wishes to the utmost, he was easy going, instilled trust, listened to my concerns and thoughts. I couldn't have asked for more.

  • Reviewed on Aug 05, 2024

    Because of him I still have my leg. My knee was infected two years ago and thanks to him and many others they saved my leg.

  • Reviewed on Jul 31, 2024

    I have had all great experiences no bad experiences.

  • Reviewed on Jul 14, 2024

    Cared about my issues that I was facing and he listened to me.

  • Reviewed on Jun 24, 2024

    Dr. Chandawarkar is God's gift to plastic surgery. He called me prior to my procedure and informed me about the process and asked if I have any concerns. He made several suggestions to get me to relax and was beyond compassionate regarding my anxiety. He is absolutely spectacular and his skill speaks for itself. I am recovering with basically no scars. He even called me from out of state to check on my progress. You just can't expect care like this today. He is phenomenal!

  • Reviewed on May 30, 2024

    Excelent

  • Reviewed on May 12, 2024

    Superb

Consulting and Related Relationships

At The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, we support a faculty member’s research and consulting in collaboration with medical device, research and/or drug companies because a faculty member’s expertise can guide important advancements in the practice of medicine and improve patient care. In order to provide effective management of these relationships, the University requires annual disclosures from all faculty members with external interests related to their University responsibilities.

As of 09/30/2024, Dr. Chandawarkar has reported no relationships with companies or entities.

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