Alejandro Chavarriaga Emory Faculty
Alejandro Chavarriaga Emory Faculty

Alejandro Chavarriaga, MD

Surgery, Liver Transplant Surgery

4.9 - 27 Ratings

Emory University Hospital

1364 Clifton Road Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30322

Booking information not available

(404) 712-2000

About

Alejandro Chavarriaga was born in Medellin, Colombia and immigrated to Melbourne, Florida at the age of 10. After graduating from Melbourne high school, he enrolled into Florida Institute of Technologys Pre-med program and graduated in 2011. He was accepted into Florida State University College of Medicine where he earned a Masters of Science degree in 2012 and completed his MD degree in 2016. He served as Class President during all four years of his medical school.

Following this, he completed a General Surgery Residency at Wellstar Atlanta Medical Center in 2021 where he developed an interest for Hepatobiliary surgery and Transplantation. As such, he pursued fellowship training in abdominal transplantation at Tampa General Hospital and graduated in August 2024.

His current interests include Normothermic Machine Perfusion, implementation of robotics into transplant surgery, and hepatobiliary surgery. In his spare time, Alejandro loves to spend time with wife and two daughters as well as play soccer and golf.

Languages

  • English

Emory Affiliation

  • Emory Healthcare Network
  • Emory Clinic - School of Medicine Faculty
  • Emory Physician Group Practice

Year Started Practicing

  • 2024

Locations

Emory University Hospital

1364 Clifton Road Northeast
Atlanta, GA 30322

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Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5 overall rating 27 ratings

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

4.9 Provider showed concern
4.9 Provider explained things clearly
4.9 Provider discussed treatment options
4.8 Provider included you in decisions
4.9 Likelihood of recommending this provider
5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-09-10

The doctor showed great interest in my post-op experience. He answered a lot of questions I had and explained things in such a way that I felt heard and respected. From our first meeting through this one, he showed great compassion and thoroughly addressed all my concerns. I highly and unreservedly recommend him anyone needing a physician to address any liver snd gallbladder concerns.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-09-10

Dr put me at ease answered my questions and used terminology I could understand I was really nervous due to horrible experience with other hospital dr but dr Chavarriaga immediately put me at ease. It was a comfort to discuss my concerns and come to a plan. I am thankful I had him

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-03

Dr. Chavarriaga was very warm and thoughtful of my health issues. He explained things very well. Took more than ample time with me today and I appreciate it.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-02

Dr. Chavarriaga is excellent and very professional

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-27

I really understood everything they explained to me

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-23

Excellent

4 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-04

I was overwhelmed with all the information we were given but Dr.C took time to explain things patiently and kindly

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-26

The Doctors were very knowledgeable, professional and showed concern for my care

Credentials

Education

  • Fellowship: Tampa General Hospital, Transplant Surgery Abdominal, 2024
  • Residency: Wellstar Atlanta Medical Center, General Surgery, 2021
  • Medical Education: Florida State University College of Medicine, MD, 2016

Board Certifications

  • Surgery (General Surgery), American Board of Surgery, 2022