University Hospital East
University Hospital East
181 Taylor Avenue
Columbus, OH 43203
Rajiv Chandawarkar, MBBS
- Plastic Surgery
- Physician What's this? A physician, or doctor, is extensively trained to diagnose and treat complex medical problems. Often, physicians focus their practice on certain disease categories, treatment methods or patient types. Physicians can diagnose and treat illness, prescribe medication, offer medical consultation and advice, perform surgery and more.
Appointments: (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 the Castle Connolly list of “Regional Top Doctors,” 2016–2018
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Surgery, Plastic
- Reconstructive Surgical Procedures
- Microsurgery
- Breast Cancer
- Wounds and Injuries
- Burns
- Cosmetic Techniques
- Breast Implants
- Abdominoplasty
- Lipectomy
- Botulinum Toxins
- Mammaplasty
- Skin Cancers
- Dermatologic Surgical Procedures
Locations Where I Practice
University Hospital East
Eye and Ear Institute
Eye and Ear Institute
915 Olentangy River Road
Columbus, OH 43212
Education and Training
Residencies
General Surgery
Tata Memorial Hospital
7/1/1988 -
6/30/1992
General Surgery
Akron General Medical Center
7/1/1997 -
6/30/2000
Plastic Surgery
Summa Health Care System
7/1/2000 -
6/30/2002
Surgery
Seth G.S. Medical College and Kem Hospital
7/1/1985 -
6/30/1988
Fellowships
Surgical Oncology
Tata Memorial Hospital
7/1/1992 -
6/30/1993
Reconstructive Surgery
MD Anderson Cancer Center
7/1/2002 -
6/30/2003
My Videos
More About My Work
My Background
Board Certification
American Board of Plastic Surgery
11/13/2004
My Department
My Division
Plastic Surgery
Reviews
63 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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- Overall
4.7 out of 5 - Explains Things Clearly 4.8
- Listens Carefully 4.8
- Gives Understandable Instructions 4.8
- Knows My Medical History 4.4
- Shows Respect 4.9
- Time Spent Together 4.6
13 Patient Comments
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As of 03/26/2018, Dr. Chandawarkar has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
Reviewed on Sep 14, 2018
Very skilled, competent & caring. Gave clear instructions for skin graft areas and included them in writing.
Reviewed on Sep 08, 2018
Excellent bed-side manor. Very knowledgeable.
Reviewed on Aug 16, 2018
Very concerned about my case.
Reviewed on Aug 13, 2018
Particularly as I was put in his schedule for the day due to a physician referral. I appreciated the amount of time Dr. Chandawarkar spent with me discussing my upcoming procedure. He seems knowledgeable and skilled in this area. He also was very personable and put me at ease.
Reviewed on May 01, 2018
Very good.
Reviewed on Mar 13, 2018
None bad all good.
Reviewed on Feb 16, 2018
He was great. Helpful, understanding, & informative.
Reviewed on Jan 03, 2018
Very professional, friendly and knowledgeable.
Reviewed on Dec 19, 2017
He was pleasant, full of humor, and knowledgeable about the melanoma situation.
Reviewed on Dec 17, 2017
I liked him very much he took time to explain how he would to do the surgery & how long it would take he really put me at ease about my upcoming surgery.