Board-Certified Nephrologist

Objective Nephrology Expert Witness

He is a Harvard-educated physician (MD, MPH) with over a decade of experience caring for adult patients with kidney disease. He is known for diagnosing and treating complex nephrology conditions, and his clinical work at Washington Hospital and St. Rose Hospital—along with his longstanding research involvement and publications—reflects his commitment to excellent patient care and medical education.

His clinical interests span a broad range of nephrology, including diabetic nephropathy, continuous renal replacement therapy, dialysis, plasmapheresis, renal bone disease, and difficult-to-treat hypertension. He actively conducts clinical research and serves as a principal investigator on multiple clinical trials.

He is also recognized for research-based teaching and for distilling complex medical concepts into clear, practical explanations. He is an active member of the American Society of Nephrology and frequently speaks and teaches in clinical and professional settings. He also serves as a speaker for pharmaceutical companies and on several advisory boards.

He has received multiple honors, including America’s Most Honored Doctors and five consecutive annual Top Doctor recognitions in San Francisco, CA. He sees adult patients in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Active Clinical Practice

Education & Training

Postdoctoral Training

Mount Auburn Hospital, Cambridge, MA Internal Medicine Resident 2007 – 2010

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center / Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA Nephrology Fellow 2010 – 2012

Education

Harvard School of Public Health, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA Master of Public Health (MPH) — Epidemiology and International Health 2006

All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) 2005

Commitment to Rigor

Credibility in medical-legal review stems from unwavering objectivity and adherence to the highest academic and clinical standards.

Dr. Varun Chawla

Professional Standing

Certifications & Leadership

Dr. Chawla holds board certifications in Nephrology and Internal Medicine.

His leadership extends to clinical trials and numerous peer-reviewed publications. This active research involvement ensures testimony is informed by the latest advancements in renal medicine.

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