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Dr. Harbhajan S. Chawla, MBBS

Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist | Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

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3601 A St Credentialing Office Philadelphia PA, 19134
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Dr. Harbhajan Chawla is a Neonatal-Perinatal Physician practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Chawla cares for the critically ill newborn and premature infants. Neonatal-Perinatal Physicians treat conditions such as breathing disorders, birth defects, infections, and any other life-threatening medical problems. They coordinate with their young patients families and other physicians to determine appropriate treatment.

Education and Training

University of Medicine (1) Yangon in Myanmar Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery degree 1964

Board Certification

American Board of Pediatrics (ABP)

PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP

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Dr. Harbhajan S. Chawla, MBBS
Dr. Harbhajan S. Chawla, MBBS's Expert Contributions

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Associate Professor of Pediatrics Drexel University College of Medicine -

Internships

  • Griffin Hospital (1969)

Dr. Harbhajan S. Chawla, MBBS's Practice location

Harbhajan Chawla

3601 A St Credentialing Office -
Philadelphia, PA 19134
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New patients: 215-427-8822
Fax: 215-427-8830

St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children

231 N Broad St -
Philadelphia, PA 19107
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https://drexel.edu/medicine/faculty/profiles/harbhajan-chawla/

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Dr. Harbhajan S. Chawla, MBBS has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 3 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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Get to know Neonatologist Dr. Harbhajan S. Chawla, who serves patients in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Dr. Chawla is an attending neonatologist at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children. His areas of expertise include pediatrics, neonatal-perinatal medicine, and neonatal care.

A leader in pediatric care since 1875, St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children is a 188-bed pediatric acute care hospital located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Its nationally recognized programs and pediatric specialists provide exceptional care to children from throughout the Greater Philadelphia area and around the world. The mission of St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children is to provide quality pediatric services in a caring, progressive environment. 

Back in 1964, Dr. Chawla graduated with his Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery degree from the University of Medicine (1) Yangon in Myanmar. He served his internship at Griffin Hospital in 1969, followed by his residencies in pediatrics at Philadelphia General Hospital and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia in 1972 and 1973, respectively. 

Solving most health problems of newborns, the doctor is board-certified in pediatrics and neonatal-perinatal medicine and pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP). The ABP exists to promote excellence in medical care for children and adolescents. Certification represents dedication by pediatricians, pediatric subspecialists, and pediatric trainees to the highest level of professionalism in patient care.

Alongside his clinical role, Dr. Chawla serves as an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Drexel University College of Medicine.

Neonatology is a subspecialty of pediatrics that consists of the medical care of newborn infants, especially the ill, or premature newborn. It is a hospital-based specialty and is practiced in neonatal intensive care units. Neonatologists generally diagnose and treat newborns with conditions such as breathing disorders, infections, and birth defects, as well as coordinating care and medically managing newborns born prematurely, critically ill, or in need of surgery. 

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