Dr. Opkar S. Chawla, MD | Centereach, NY | Internal Medicine

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Dr. Opkar Chawla specializes in internal medicine, focusing on comprehensive adult healthcare and chronic disease management. He earned his medical degree from Grant Government Medical College and completed his residency training at Hahnemann University Hospital. With over four decades of medical practice, Dr. Chawla brings extensive experience to patient care. He is fluent in both Spanish and English.

Dr. Chawla is affiliated with Stony Brook University Hospital and practices at multiple locations throughout Long Island, including Centereach, East Northport, Riverhead, and Stony Brook. His expertise includes treating high cholesterol in children and teens, managing high blood pressure, and addressing various lipid disorders. He performs comprehensive blood work and lipid testing to monitor patient health. Patients consistently rate Dr. Chawla 4.0 out of 5 stars for his care.

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accepting new patients
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17 Ratings
43 years of experience
51 insurance plans accepted
speaks Spanish, English
Hahnemann University Hospital
7 written reviews
1 specialty
6 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
4 office locations
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I've been a patient for Dr chawla for many years he's an wonderful person excellent doctor I would recommend him anytime to anyone, and his staff is just as wonderful

January 29th, 2019

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Dr. Chawla is an excellent doctor. I searched him out

April 30th, 2015

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Best doctor. Very efficient. Follows up on visits. Very concerned. Very caring.

January 17th, 2015

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He has been so forthcoming and helpful in all my needs. So what he went to a foreign medical school? I saw some negativity in the comments but it may be due to the amount of patients he sees in a day.

December 15th, 2014

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I have used Dr. Chawla for over 20 years and trust him 100% with my healthcare. He is always willing to spend time and answer any questions I may have about my condition and/or treatment and I have found him to be very kind and understanding and knowledgeable. Three years ago I had a biopsy for a growth on my scalp done at referred specialist's office and when I returned from my vacation of 2 weeks, not only had the specialist called several times, but Dr. Chawla's assistant and then he himself called me. I had arrived home late Saturday and intended to call him Monday morning, but Sunday afternoon Dr. Chawla called me and told me he had set up an appointment with him for Monday and the Oncologist on Thursday since I was diagnosed with aggressive Melanoma Cancer and had to be treated/operated on as soon as possible and determine my treatment course. I feel this was very kind since he could have had his staff contact me Monday morning. Thanksfully, it is 3 years since the operation… and everything is in remission so far. But for a physician to go that far out of their way for a patient is really a wonderful thing. Thank you, Dr. Chawla. I am so glad you are my primary care physician!

November 19th, 2013

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I came to this office for medical advice. I was really disappointed with Dr. Opkar Chawla's over all attitude and demeanor during my visit. I was continuously talked down to and seemingly made out to know nothing about my own medical treatment ( treatment I have been receiving for 9 years). As a well educated young woman, I believe this to be a cultural issue. After examination we went to his office to fill out some additional information and was asked if I drank alcohol. The answer was no since I am on a moderately high continuous dose of blood thinners. For some reason that answer was no good enough the first time around and was asked again

October 18th, 2012

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I would reccomed Dr. Chawla as I did because he is thorough and seems to be well knoledgeable in his field

August 27th, 2009

Stony Brook Extended Care

23 S Howell Ave Ste ACentereach, NY 11720

Tel: (631) 542-0550

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Sat8:00 am - 1:30 pm

SunClosed

Excel Urgent Care

558 Larkfield RdEast Northport, NY 11731

Tel: (631) 486-7459

Mon8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Sat9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Sun9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Stony Brook Extended Care

74 Commerce Ave Ste 1Riverhead, NY 11901

Tel: (631) 727-3422

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue9:00 am - 5:30 pm

Wed8:00 am - 6:30 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Stony Brook University Hospital

101 Nicolls RdStony Brook, NY 11794

Tel: (631) 689-8333


Dr. Opkar Singh Chawla, MD	Dr. Michael Scott Kaplan, DO	Debra Shira Greenfield, MD	Dr. Lisa Persaud, MD
Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4 (17 Ratings)	4.3 (10 Ratings)	5 (3 Ratings)	5 (3 Ratings)
43 Years of Experience	30 Years of Experience	44 Years of Experience	20 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks Spanish, English	Speaks English	Speaks English
Centereach , NY	Port Jefferson Station , NY	Smithtown , NY	Hicksville , NY
Med School: Grant Government Medical College	Med School: New York Institute Of Technology College Of Osteopathic Medicine	Med School: Mount Sinai School Of Medicine Of New York University	Med School: St Georges University School Of Medicine
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Medical Doctor, New York, 2026, Active

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Hahnemann University Hospital

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Grant Government Medical CollegeGraduated in 1984

Goa Medical CollegeGraduated in 1983

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What languages does Dr. Opkar Chawla speak?: Dr. Opkar Chawla speaks Spanish and English.
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Which hospitals is Dr. Opkar Chawla affiliated with?: Dr. Opkar Chawla is affiliated with STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL.

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