Dr. Chhavi Chadha
About Dr. Chadha
Dr. Chhavi Chadha is a board-certified endocrinologist with a deep commitment to patient-centered, evidence-based care. She is interested in all areas of endocrinology, with special clinical focus on Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes (including insulin pump therapy), thyroid cancer and thyroid nodules, calcium and bone abnormalities, gestational diabetes, hypothyroidism in pregnancy, PCOS, and pituitary disorders.
Dr. Chadha completed her fellowship in Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism at the University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview — one of the nation's leading academic medical centers. She completed her residency in Internal Medicine at Loma Linda University Medical Center in California, and her internship at the University of Illinois College of Medicine.
She speaks English, Hindi, and Punjabi, and is committed to serving Houston's diverse community with compassion and clinical excellence. She has wanted to be a doctor since childhood, and that same sense of calling guides her practice today.
Special Interests
- Type 1 & Type 2 Diabetes Management including insulin pump therapy and CGM technology
- Thyroid Cancer and Thyroid Nodule evaluation, including fine needle aspiration (FNA) biopsy
- Gestational Diabetes and Hypothyroidism in Pregnancy
- PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome)
- Calcium and Bone Abnormalities / Osteoporosis
- Pituitary Disorders
Research & Publications
Dr. Chadha has contributed to landmark clinical research, including the D2d (Vitamin D and Type 2 Diabetes) study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, as well as major cardiovascular outcomes trials for Type 2 diabetes medications.
Vitamin D Supplementation and Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes. Pittas AG, Dawson-Hughes B, et al., D2d Research Group. New England Journal of Medicine, June 7, 2019.
Establishing an electronic health record-supported approach for outreach to and recruitment of persons at high risk of type 2 diabetes in clinical trials: The D2d study experience. Clinical Trials, 2019 Jun; 16(3):306–315.
Effects of Once-Weekly Exenatide on Cardiovascular Outcomes in Type 2 Diabetes. EXSCEL Study Group. N Engl J Med, 2017 Sep 28.
Effect of Sitagliptin on Cardiovascular Outcomes in Type 2 Diabetes. TECOS Study Group. N Engl J Med, 2015 Jul 16; 373(3):232–42.
Rationale and design of the Vitamin D and Type 2 Diabetes (D2d) study: a diabetes prevention trial. Diabetes Care, 2014 Dec.
Effect of epoprostenol on the thyroid gland: enlargement and secretion of thyroid hormone. Endocrine Practice, 2009 Mar–Apr.
An Unusual Case of Lymphocytic Hypophysitis in a Young Man Presenting with Elevated Serum IGF-1. Acta Endocrinologica (Bucharest), 2009; 5:391–397.
What Patients Are Saying
The following reviews are from verified patients of Dr. Chadha.
"Dr. Chhavi Chadha MD is Awesome! Dr. Chadha MD is efficient and effective and meets her patients where they are at! Exceptional and complete evaluation, diagnosis and service!"
"My appointment started right on time. Liked that a lot. As a general rule I don't recommend clinics to friends or families — I only tell people how much I like my physician."
"Excellent second opinion with a great understanding of the situation."
"Excellent services."
Getting to Know Dr. Chadha
Why did you become an endocrinologist?
"I became an endocrinologist to be able to serve my community and help people manage chronic medical conditions, like diabetes. I chose this career to be a friend and partner in empowering my patients to feel better."
What can patients expect if they choose you as their endocrinologist?
"They can expect a doctor who is thorough and up-to-date in clinical management recommendations, who desires to keep her patients updated with the latest medical options and tools, and who uses evidence-based medicine to manage chronic diseases. I'm there to support my patients and help empower them by developing a rewarding long-term partnership."
How would your friends and family describe you?
Loving, caring, and understanding — someone committed to the task at hand and determined to meet expectations.
What do you enjoy outside of medicine?
Dr. Chadha enjoys traveling, cooking, and spending time with family and friends. She stays healthy through walking and power yoga. Originally from Minneapolis, she has a deep appreciation for the outdoors — the walking trails, bike paths, and the magic of all four seasons.
"Forgive and forget, live for the present, don't worry about the future and do your best. This will give you peace of mind and fulfillment."
— Advice shared by her parents before she left home for medical school
