Dr. Rajiv Chawla
Principal Director – Anesthesiology, Anesthesiology
About
Anaesthesiology at Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute & Research Centre in Sector-5, Rohini, is led by Dr. Rajiv Chawla, who serves as Principal Director. He completed his MBBS and MD in Anaesthesiology at All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, and also holds a Specialized Diploma in Human Resource Development from IGNOU. He has 35 years of experience.
His listed areas are onco-anaesthesia, which covers anaesthesia for cancer surgery, neuro-anaesthesia for brain and spine surgery, and trauma anaesthesia for injured patients. Anaesthesia as a field covers the care of patients during surgery and other procedures.
He is a member of the Indian Society of Anesthesiology (ISA), the Indian Society of Neuroanesthesiology & Critical Care (ISNACC), the Society of Onco-Anesthesia & Peri-operative Care (SOAPC), the Indian Association of Palliative Care (IAPC) and the Delhi Medical Association. He has received a Commonwealth Academic Fellowship in the UK and honorary fellowships from SOAPC, India, and ISNACC. Earlier posts include Medical Director and Director Professor at GIPMER, New Delhi, and faculty roles at UCMS-GTB Hospital, Delhi.
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BioTB TrustScore™ Analysis
Very GoodRanked #24 of 262 anaesthesiology & pain medicine specialists in New Delhi
Score breakdown
- Credentials & training (25%)6.5/10
postgraduate degree
- Experience & seniority (20%)10.0/10
35 years in practice and senior designation
- Hospital standing (20%)8.4/10
Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute & Research Centre and NABH and NABL accredited
- Practice depth (15%)7.0/10
academic or award record
- Access & transparency (10%)3.0/10
direct contact number
- Profile completeness (10%)8.5/10
reviewed in the last 90 days
Strengths
- Experience & seniority: 35 years in practice and senior designation
- Profile completeness: reviewed in the last 90 days
- Hospital standing: Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute & Research Centre and NABH and NABL accredited
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- Access & transparency: direct contact number
BioTB analysis
Dr. Rajiv Chawla ranks #24 of 262 anaesthesiology & pain medicine specialists in New Delhi on the BioTB TrustScore™, placing in the top 10%. The score of 7.5 (Very Good) is driven most by experience & seniority (10/10: 35 years in practice and senior designation). The main gap is access & transparency (3/10: direct contact number), so confirm those details with the hospital before you visit.
TrustScore™ is computed by the BioTB analysis engine from the facts on this profile, weighted as shown above, and re-ranked against every other anaesthesiology & pain medicine specialist in New Delhi. How TrustScore™ works
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D-18, Sector-5, Rohini, Delhi-110085
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Where this information comes from
Last reviewed- Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute & Research Centre doctor profile (Hospital website, read 2026-10-20)
- Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute & Research Centre contact page (Hospital website, read 2026-10-20)
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Questions about Dr. Rajiv Chawla
What are Dr. Rajiv Chawla's qualifications?
Dr. Rajiv Chawla holds an MBBS and an MD in Anaesthesiology, both from All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, and a Specialized Diploma in Human Resource Development from IGNOU.
Where does Dr. Rajiv Chawla consult?
Dr. Rajiv Chawla works at Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute & Research Centre in Sector-5, Rohini, Delhi, as Principal Director of Anaesthesiology.
What does Dr. Rajiv Chawla's Anaesthesiology department at Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute & Research Centre cover?
Anaesthesiology covers the care of patients during surgery and other procedures, including pain relief and airway management.
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