Saurabh Chawla Emory Faculty
Saurabh Chawla Emory Faculty

Saurabh Chawla, MD

Gastroenterology

4.9 - 156 Ratings

Emory Clinic at 1365 Clifton Road

1365 Clifton Road Northeast, Bldg B, Fl 1, Atlanta, GA 30322 +3 More Locations
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About

Saurabh Chawla, MD completed his medical school and surgical residency in New Delhi, India at the University of Delhi, which is recognized as one of the top medical universities in India.

After coming to the United States, he completed his internal medicine residency at Cook County Hospital in Chicago, where he won numerous awards for academic and clinical excellence. He then went on to become the chief medical resident at Cook County. He stayed in Chicago to complete his gastroenterology fellowship training at Cook County. He then came to Emory University for additional training in interventional endoscopy.

He currently serves on the faculty at the Emory University School of Medicine and as director of endoscopy at Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital in Atlanta. His practice locations are the Emory Clinic, Emory University Hospital and Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital. He is also the co-director of The Pancreatitis Center of Excellence at Emory.

Dr. Chawla is an academic gastroenterologist actively involved in medical school teaching, resident and fellow training in gastroenterology, and clinical research. He is the Program Director for the Gastroenterology Fellowship Program at Emory University School of Medicine.

He has several original publications, including research studies, review articles, and book chapters and has presented at several national and international conferences. He is on the editorial board of a gastroenterology journal and committees of various national and regional gastroenterology societies, including as the President of the Georgia Gastroenterologic and Endoscopic Society.

His clinical and research interests include acute and chronic pancreatitis, early detection and management of gastrointestinal malignancies including esophageal, colon and pancreatobiliary cancers, and other biliary diseases.

Languages

  • English
  • Urdu
  • Punjabi
  • Hindi

Emory Affiliation

  • Emory Clinic - School of Medicine Faculty
  • Emory Healthcare Network
  • Emory Physician Group Practice
  • Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University

Academic Title

  • Professor

Year Started Practicing

  • 2013

Locations

Emory Clinic at 1365 Clifton Road

1365 Clifton Road Northeast
Bldg B, Fl 1
Atlanta, GA 30322

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Ambulatory Surgery Center

1365 Clifton Road Northeast
Bldg B, Fl 1
Atlanta, GA 30322

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Emory University Hospital

1364 Clifton Road Northeast
Atlanta, GA 30322

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Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital

5665 Peachtree Dunwoody Road
Atlanta, GA 30342

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Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5 overall rating 156 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
4.9 Provider included you in decisions
4.9 Likelihood of recommending this provider
5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-28

Dr Chawla is the best. He takes my health seriously. It really means so much to me and my family.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-26

Our service didn't work so well by video, but used the phone to work it out. I was please.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-25

Dr. Chawla and staff are what I envision in the BEST healthcare experience!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-26

Dr. Chawla is great. He always takes the time to talk to me about options, next steps etc. Great doctor.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-12

Dr. Chawla is excellent, has great patient communication, and listens well.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-03

Exceptional

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-27

Dr Chawla is always professional. Attentive and pleasant.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-14

I was glad to get some answers questions and a better understanding of my personal situation.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-04

Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-28

Dr Chawla is great!

3 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-08-09

The doctor gave me a very general diagnosis, which really wasn't very helpful. He then told me to continue to take medication from a SEPARATE and PREVIOUS and DIFFERENT problem I complained about (that medication had been previously prescribed and I hadn't finished the regimen related to it). It was not made clear--and he did not explain nor did I ask how that medication would specifically address the stomach problems I was having. Just a very lazy, kind of thoughtless visit and very unsatisfactory.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-31

Dr Chawla is an exceptional physician. He listens and cares about his patients. He addresses any questions r concerns that I may have.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-10

The care provider was great. I'm pleased with my visit.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-21

Very good experience

3 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-03-20

Provider is caring and did best to communicate, but less than perfect voice processing challenges communication

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-03-08

Dr. Chawla and his assistant took time to discuss my case thoroughly.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-02-27

Got my medical history all correct, something I don't often see

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-02-02

Dr Charla was extraordinary. He was sensitive to my beliefs and gave me excellent insight to my questions.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-01-25

Outstanding!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-01-24

this was my first video visit with Dr. Chawla regarding my temporary condition. I appreciated the doctors, patience, and pace of our video call.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-01-12

Dr. Chawla's explanation was very clear about no real change/stable in the cysts/lesions on my husband's pancreas in the last 4 years, therefore recommending that he can go 5 years, after this year's (2025) MRI when it shows no change also.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-01-11

Dr Chawla is great. He really listened to my concerns and gave suggestions.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-12-07

Having never met this doctor before, I was a little nervous. His demeanor and level of knowledge and care really put me at ease and gave me 100% confidence in his ability. He made me and my husband both feel as if he cared about me as a person and patient even though we had just met.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-11-02

Dr. Chawla was very attentive and thorough. He understood the anxiety I'm dealing with and addressed it with reassurances to get my mind off worst case scenarios.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-10-28

Dr. Chawla is always very pleasant, thorough and knowledgable

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-09-21

Very professional, explained everything well

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-09-14

Dr. Chawla has a terrific demeanor. He took the time to understand my medical history, current condition, and concerns about potential treatments. I was very comfortable with him.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-08-20

The doctor was very patient to answer all my questions. He provided a very thorough exam.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-07-18

I think Dr. C. Is an excellent dr. We had a zoom appnt. And It was fine and saved me a trip to Atlanta Jim

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-07-15

Excellent

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-07-04

Dr Chawla showed interest in me. I appreciate it dry much.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-06-24

Virtual visit went well just can't seem to get any response regarding the referral that he said he would send

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-06-16

Dr Chawla is very caring. He always listens to my concerns & provides the best resolution with explanation. He's never in a rush. I trust him & know I'm getting the best care with him.

Credentials

Education

  • Fellowship: Emory University School of Medicine, Gastroenterology, 2013
  • Fellowship: John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County, Gastroenterology, 2012
  • Residency: John H Stroger Jr Hospital of Cook County, Internal Medicine, 2009
  • Medical Education: University College of Medical Sciences, MD, 1999

Board Certifications

  • Gastroenterology, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2012
  • Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2009

Awards

  • 2014-2015: “Attending of the Year”, Division of Digestive Diseases, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA
  • May 2017: Fellow of American College of Gastroenterology (FACG)
  • March 2018: 7th Annual J Willis Hurst Demonstration of Teaching Excellence Competition- Faculty Mentor
  • March 2019: 8th Annual J Willis Hurst Demonstration of Teaching Excellence Competition- Faculty Mentor 
  • August 2019: Hidden Gem Award, Department of Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA
  • October 2019: Nominated for “Mahatma Gandhi Leadership Award’ through the Non- Resident Indians Welfare Society of India
  • November 2019: VA Physician Service Award
  • August 2020: Fellow of American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (FASGE)
  • September 2020: Distinguished Physician, Department of Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA
  • November 2020: Distinguished Educator, Division of Digestive Diseases, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA
  • March 2021: Fellow of American Gastroenterological Association (AGAF)
  • October 2021: Medical Education Research Certificate ( AAMC)
  • November 2021: Excellence in Clinical Gastroenterology, Division of Digestive Diseases, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA
  • Dec 2021: Fellow, Woodruff Leadership Academy
  • May 2022: 2021 Emory School of Medicine Doctors’ Day Recognition
  • August 2022: Mentor of the Year, Division of Digestive Diseases, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA
  • October 2023: FY23 Top 10% Provider Recognition List, Emory Healthcare

Professional Memberships

  • ACG
  • ASGE
  • AGA