Dr. Niraj Khandelwal, M.D., M.H.S., is fellowship-trained in Gastroenterology from the University Hospitals Case Medical Center. He earned his medical degree from the University of Texas and completed his residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. He also holds a Master of Health Sciences from Johns Hopkins University. His special interests include the GI system and the impact of technology on patient care.
Dr. Niraj Khandelwal, M.D., M.H.S., is fellowship-trained in Gastroenterology from the University Hospitals Case Medical Center. He earned his medical degree from the University of Texas and completed his residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. He also holds a Master of Health Sciences from Johns Hopkins University. His special interests include the GI system and the impact of technology on patient care.
Dr. Niraj Khandelwal, M.D., M.H.S., chose a career in medicine because of a special mentor: his father. As a rheumatologist, Dr. Khandelwal’s father not only used his analytical skills to diagnose his patients, but also used his empathy to connect with them. When he was growing up, Dr. Khandelwal was amazed to see the impact his father made on the lives of his patients and their community.
Dr. Khandelwal decided to specialize in gastroenterology because the GI system is integral to the entire human body. In addition, he is also interested in the changing landscape of technology that impacts patient care. He also cites his interest in the field by seeing how his mother, who suffered from ulcerative proctitis, was able to control her quality of life through proper management.
Dr. Khandelwal has had many patients in his tenure at Digestive Healthcare of Georgia, but one patient with extraordinary positivity and courage has left a lasting impact on him. This patient was diagnosed at an early age with esophageal cancer, and even though there were obstacles with her treatment, both the patient and Dr. Khandelwal worked through these obstacles together. Throughout this process, the patient remained upbeat and positive.
“She never seemed to look back and was always encouraged by talking about the future,” Dr. Khandelwal said.
Dr. Khandelwal said the most rewarding part of his career is the interaction with patients and their families — hands down.
If he were not a physician, Dr. Khandelwal would have been a teacher or a professor since he loves interacting with people and exchanging ideas. In his spare time, Dr. Khandelwal plays golf, exercises, travels, and spends time with his family. He is blessed with a wonderful wife and two amazing boys.

He is a great doctor. He and his staff take the time to listen and answer my questions. I am glad he is my doctor.
He gave me some valuable information about my health, that was encouraging.
Seamed very attentive when talking with me. I did not feel rushed at all. When I was satisfied with all concerns he walked me out to the front . I was very happy with the visit.
Very good bed side manners
If a colonoscopy can be a good experience, he and his staff made it as good as possible.
Tanya Smith, the procedure went very well. I am very thankful to be Dr. Kandlewall. For years and he does a very good job thanks.
The dr and his staff were very professional and made my procedure go quite smoothly
Dr Khandelwal has been my gastroenterologist for over 5 years. He is very thorough and knowledgeable. He explains things in very simple terms. He and his staff are the best I’ve had.
He’s very efficient and attentive. I’ve worked with him for several years now and have never had a bad experience with him.
Procedure was quick and painless