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Dr. Kunal Chawla, MD, FSCAI, FACC

Dr. Kunal Chawla, MD, FSCAI, FACC

Interventional Cardiologist
1 Dakota Dr, Ste 310, New Hyde Park, NY
4.70
“I've met with Dr. Chawla only once to date ergo, difficult to say without reservation. However, I found he to be patient, informative and concerned regarding my cardio condition. His explanations were concise and very clear.”
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“I've met with Dr. Chawla only once to date ergo, difficult to say without reservation. However, I found he to be patient, informative and concerned regarding my cardio condition. His explanations were concise and very clear.”
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About Dr. Kunal Chawla

Kunal K. Chawla, M.D. is a structural interventional cardiologist who specializes in the management of coronary arterial disease, valvular and structural heart disease, peripheral vascular disease, and cardiogenic shock. Dr. Chawla’s treatment philosophy is to provide patient-centered, evidence-based, and comprehensive care. He strives to partner with his patients to tailor individualized care plans that enhance longevity and, more importantly, quality of life while respecting their beliefs and treatment goals. Dr. Chawla did his internal medicine residency training at the State University of New York – Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, NY and stayed for an additional year to serve as Chief Internal Medicine Resident. Following this training, Dr. Chawla completed his general cardiology and interventional fellowships at the University of Massachusetts Medical School – Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA where he also served as Chief Fellow. He then completed an Advanced Structural & Endovascular Fellowship at the Lahey Clinic in Burlington, MA. He is board certified in interventional cardiology, cardiovascular disease, internal medicine, comprehensive echocardiography, nuclear cardiology, and vascular imaging (RPVI). Dr. Chawla has a clinical interest in complex coronary interventions, structural heart disease including minimally invasive valve replacement and intervention, peripheral vascular interventions, and cardiogenic shock. Dr. Chawla has authored and co-authored multiple publications on the treatment of structural heart disease. He has presented his work at national and regional cardiology conferences including Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT) and Society of Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI) scientific sessions. He also serves on the SCAI Structural Heart Council. As a native Long Islander, Dr. Chawla is eager to serve the people of Long Island and the New York Metro. He sees patients at Lake Success.

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Hospital affiliations

  • Long Island Jewish Medical Center
  • North Shore University Hospital

Board certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine
  • Cardiovascular Disease (American Board of Internal Medicine)
  • Interventional Cardiology (American Board of Internal Medicine)

Education and training

  • Medical School - St. George's University School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine
  • State University of New York, Upstate Medical University, Residency in Internal Medicine
  • University of Massachusetts, Baystate Medical Center, Fellowship in Cardiovascular Disease
  • University of Massachusetts, Baystate Medical Center, Fellowship in Interventional Cardiology
  • State University of New York, Upstate Medical University (Internship)

Professional memberships

  • American College of Cardiology
  • Society of Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions

Awards and publications

  • Chawla, K., Labib, S., Karpinski, S., Piemonte, T. (May, 2023). Utilization of LA-VA ECMO to Support Implantation of a TAVR Valve in Torrential Aortic Regurgitation. Oral Presentation presented at: Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Intervention; Phoenix, AZ, USA.
  • Schweiger, M., Chawla, K., Lotfi, A. Severe Aortic Stenosis: More Than an Imaging Diagnosis. The American Journal of Medicine. 2022, May; 135(5):566-571. Cited in PubMed; PMID: 34973961. Pub Status: Published.;
  • Chawla, K., Piemonte, T. (October, 2022). Percutaneous Retrieval of Papillary Muscle after Mitral Valve Replacement. Oral Presentation presented at: New England Valve and Structural Heart Foundation Symposium; Boston, MA, USA.
  • Chawla, K., Huang, X., Hadro, N., Islam, A. A Novel Technique to Manage Transcatheter Aortic Valve Embolization. Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions. 2021, April; 97(5):955-958. Cited in PubMed; PMID: 33037868. Pub Status: Published.
  • Chawla, K., Sethi, N., Chaudhuri,D.. Balanced Ischemia or No Ischemia: Role of Fractional Flow Reserve in the Setting of Extensive Coronary Collateralization and a Normal Myocardial Perfusion Scan. Journal of Investigative Medicine. 2017, Feb; 65(2): 433. Pub Status: Published.

Languages spoken

  • English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1265851448

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Dr. Kunal Chawla's office is located at 1 Dakota Dr, New Hyde Park, NY 11042.

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Dr. Kunal Chawla is certified by American Board of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease (American Board of Internal Medicine), and Interventional Cardiology (American Board of Internal Medicine).

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Dr. Kunal Chawla speaks English.

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