Shawn Chawla, MD

Description

Shawn Chawla, M.D., is a non-invasive cardiologist with Johns Hopkins Community Physicians. Dr. Chawla has a comprehensive background in cardiovascular care. After earning a medical degree from The George Washington University School of Medicine, Dr. Chawla completed a residency in internal medicine at Columbia University Medical Center. He then went on to pursue advanced cardiology training at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, New Jersey—a cardiac transplant center—where he served as Chief Fellow in his final year. Dr. Chawla specializes in the management of cardiovascular disease across the spectrum, with particular expertise in lipid disorders, preventative cardiology, valvular heart disease, coronary artery disease, sports cardiology and heart failure management. He brings multiple certifications and knowledge from related studies to his practice, providing a strong and comprehensive background for the care he provides. A native of the Washington, D.C. area, Dr. Chawla particularly values the opportunity to build long-term relationships with patients, helping them understand their heart health and make informed decisions that lead to better outcomes and quality of life. In his free time, he enjoys playing tennis and is an avid fan of the Washington Capitals hockey team.