Rajiv Chandawarkar, MBBS
Physician, Professor
Plastic Surgery
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614-293-8566Conditions and expertise
- Skin Cancers
- Wound Healing
- Mammaplasty
- Botulinum Toxins
- Breast Implants
- Cosmetic Techniques
Locations
- Wound Care in East Hospital
Academic information
Department: Plastic Surgery
About
- Gender
- Male
Biography
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
Conditions and expertise
- Botulinum Toxins
- Breast Cancer
- Breast Implants
- Cosmetic Techniques
- Gender-Affirming Care
- Hand Injuries
- Mammaplasty
- Microsurgery
- Plastic Surgery
- Reconstructive Surgical Procedures
- Skin Cancers
- Targeted Muscle Reinnervation
- Wound Healing
- Wounds and Injuries
Locations
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Credentials
Education
- Fellowship - Trauma & Reconstructive Surgery
- University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, United States
7/1/2002 - 6/30/2003 - Residency - Plastic Surgery
- Summa Health System GME, Akron, OH, United States
7/1/2000 - 6/30/2002 - Residency - Surgery (General Surgery)
- Akron General Medical Center, Akron, OH, United States
7/1/1997 - 6/30/2000 - Fellowship - Allergy & Immunology
- Fordham Hospital, Bronx, NY
7/1/1995 - 6/30/1997 - Fellowship - Allergy & Immunology
- Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, United States
10/1/1993 - 6/30/1994 - Fellowship - Surgical Oncology
- Tata Memorial Centre/Tata Memorial Hospital, Parel, Bombay, INDIA
7/1/1992 - 6/30/1993 - Residency - Surgery (General Surgery)
- Tata Memorial Centre/Tata Memorial Hospital, Parel, Bombay, INDIA
7/1/1988 - 6/30/1992 - Residency - Surgery (General Surgery)
- Seth Gs Medical College And Kem Hospital, Bombay, India
7/1/1985 - 6/30/1988 - Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- University of Bombay (aka University of Mumbai ), Mumbai, India
7/1/1981 - 1/18/1988 - Masters of Business Administration (MBA)
- University of Massachusetts at Amherst, Amherst, MA, United States
1/1/0001 - 9/1/2016
Certification
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American Board of Plastic Surgery
11/13/2004
Ratings and reviews
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Patient Comments
Consulting and related relationships
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- Osteal Therapeutics
He is amazing. Another amazing provider LOST by OSU.
They had to reschedule me 3 different times only to tell me the doctor was leaving
The provider was very condescending and spent very little time with me. His resident checked over my wound that I was there to talk about, but he did not look at it at all. I did not appreciate his bedside manner or his attention to my needs or concerns.
Good,good n.got
He is the absolute best! He is very kind, knowledgeable, and caring . He eased my fears and explained thoroughly how the surgery would go.
I absolutely love Dr Chandawarkar and his staff. I feel they go above and beyond. He is extremely compassionate for the care of his patients.
The best
Care provider was very care concern.
It was to get more information about a possible surgery, so I needed more time to digest the information providrd than to know every to ask every question at once. The follow up summary information provided me with a lot more details than the provider would have had time for. I felt I could trust this provider, but I wouldn't actually have the opportunity to talk to him again before surgery should I move forward with the surgery. I think he expected something more decisive on my part and the hesitation threw him off as he definitely seemed very busy (he was doing rounds prior to my visit) and laid out my options/next steps without going into all the details of the summary.
Amazing. Took his time and explained everything to me
The check-in process was seamless . We were greeted by a receptionist who treated us with kindness and respect.
Very attentive and courteous
He was one of the best doctors I have ever had. He was very thorough and even made us laugh. He was great! This world needs more doctors like him! Very good bedside manners.
Top notch
Dr Chandawarker is great! He's very personable, empathetic and genuine.