Harvard -Trained Nephrologist & Expert Witness
Contact this Expert Witness
- Phone: (510) 745-8187
- Cell: (617) 407-6207
- Website: www.linkedin.com/in/varun-chawla-nephrology/
Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness
General Specialties:
NephrologyKeywords/Search Terms:
dialysis, hyperkalemia, hyponatremia, osmotic demyelination, glomerulonephritis, acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease, hypertension, end stage renal disease, hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, nephrotic syndrome, proteinuria, diabetic nephropathy, rhabdomyolysis, contrast nephropathyEducation:
Fellowship in Nephrology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical School; Residency in Internal Medicine, Mount Auburn Hospital/ Harvard medical School; Masters in Public Health, Harvard School of Public Health; Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), All India Institute of Medical SciencesYears in Practice:
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Varun Chawla, MD, MPH is a Harvard-educated, board-certified nephrologist with over 14 years of busy, full-time active clinical practice caring for adult patients with complex kidney disease. He serves as Medical Director of the Hemodialysis Unit while maintaining a high-volume practice at Washington Hospital and St. Rose Hospital. Dr. Chawla is also Director of Research and has served as Principal Investigator on several clinical trials. He has an extensive research and publication record focused on advancing nephrology care. Renowned for his ability to distill complex medical concepts into clear explanations, he is an esteemed educator and speaker, frequently teaching residents and colleagues using evidence-based approaches. He is an active member of the American Society of Nephrology. Dr. Chawla provides expert witness services to both plaintiff and defense counsel. His areas of expertise include dialysis (hemodialysis and peritoneal), acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease, diabetic nephropathy, hypertension, glomerulonephritis, electrolyte disorders (hyperkalemia, hyponatremia), nephrotic syndrome, proteinuria, rhabdomyolysis, contrast nephropathy, continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), plasmapheresis, and standards of care in nephrology.