Summary

Rohit Chandwani, M.D., Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian / Weill Cornell Medicine. A board-certified surgical oncologist, Dr. Chandwani is a surgeon in the Section of Liver Transplantation & Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery with a specific clinical focus in pancreatic cancer and metastatic colorectal cancer. He also has significant clinical expertise in the care of patients with pancreatic cysts, pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors, and intrahepatic and extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma. Dr. Chandwani received his undergraduate degree from Harvard University in 2001 and earned his medical degree at the Yale University School of Medicine in 2005. He then trained in General Surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Medical Center and in Complex General Surgical Oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, where he served as Chief Fellow for the Department of Surgery. A surgeon-scientist, Dr. Chandwani is also the Principal Investigator of the Laboratory of Cancer Epigenetics at Weill Cornell Medical College, where he studies the epigenetic dysregulation of pancreatic cancer. Prior to his research at Cornell, Dr. Chandwani earned his Ph.D. from The Rockefeller University in the laboratory of Alexander Tarakhovsky and was a postdoctoral fellow in the laboratory of Steven D. Leach in the David M. Rubinstein Center for Pancreatic Cancer Research at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. He has been the recipient of funding from the National Institutes of Health, the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), and the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network for his ongoing research program into the epigenetic targeting of cancer. More information about his research can be found at https://www.chandwanilab.org.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.3
  • 21 years of experience
  • 9 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital
  • 5 written reviews
  • 3 specialties
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Rohit Chandwani

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - NYP
  • Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield
  • Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield Healthplus
  • GHI
  • Health Insurance Plan of NY (HIP)
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • United Healthcare
  • VNSNY CHOICE

Medical Specialties

Dr. Rohit Chandwani has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Rohit Chandwani has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • General Surgeon
  • Surgical Oncology

Certifications, License, & Education

21 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New York, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

New York Presbyterian Hospital

Medical School

YALE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Yale University School Of MedicineGraduated in 2005

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Dr. Rohit Chandwani speak?
Dr. Rohit Chandwani speaks English.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Rohit Chandwani?
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Does Dr. Rohit Chandwani accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Yes, Dr. Rohit Chandwani accepts virtual/telehealth appointments. Click the virtual visit button on their Vitals profile.
Where is Dr. Rohit Chandwani's office located?
Dr. Rohit Chandwani's office is located at 1283 York Avenue 9th Floor, New York, NY, 10065.
Which hospitals is Dr. Rohit Chandwani affiliated with?
Dr. Rohit Chandwani is affiliated with Newyork Presbyterian Columbia University Irving Medical Center.

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