Board-certified endocrinologist · Sugar Land & Houston, TX
Dr. Chhavi Chadha
MD · Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Thorough, evidence-based care for diabetes, thyroid, PCOS, pregnancy-related and bone conditions, from a doctor who wants to be a long-term partner in your health. In-person in Sugar Land and Memorial City, with telehealth follow-up for established patients.
English · हिन्दी · ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
A partner in managing chronic conditions
“I chose this career to be a friend and partner in empowering my patients to feel better.”
Dr. Chhavi Chadha is a board-certified endocrinologist with Endocrine & Diabetes Plus Clinic of Houston. She cares for patients across all areas of endocrinology, with special focus on type 1 and type 2 diabetes (including insulin pump therapy), thyroid nodules and thyroid cancer, calcium and bone disorders, gestational diabetes, thyroid disease in pregnancy, PCOS and pituitary disorders.
She completed her fellowship in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism at the University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview, her internal medicine residency at Loma Linda University Medical Center in California, and her internship at the University of Illinois College of Medicine.
Before joining the practice, she contributed to major clinical research, including the D2d study of vitamin D and type 2 diabetes published in the New England Journal of Medicine, and large cardiovascular outcomes trials of diabetes medications.
She speaks English, Hindi and Punjabi, and is committed to serving Houston's diverse community. She has wanted to be a doctor since childhood, and that same sense of calling guides her practice today.
What Dr. Chadha treats
Broad experience across endocrinology, with special interest in the areas below.
Diabetes
Type 1 and type 2 diabetes, prediabetes and LADA, with medication management and lifestyle planning.
02Insulin pumps & CGMs
Starting and fine-tuning insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors, with data reviews at each visit.
03Thyroid nodules & cancer
Nodule evaluation, fine-needle aspiration (FNA) biopsy and long-term thyroid cancer follow-up.
04Pregnancy
Gestational diabetes and thyroid disease before, during and after pregnancy.
05PCOS & pituitary
Polycystic ovary syndrome and pituitary disorders, including hormone evaluation and treatment.
06Bone & calcium
Osteoporosis, high or low calcium, parathyroid problems and vitamin D.
Contributing to the evidence
Dr. Chadha has contributed to landmark diabetes research, including trials published in the New England Journal of Medicine.
- Vitamin D Supplementation and Prevention of Type 2 DiabetesPittas AG, Dawson-Hughes B, et al., D2d Research Group. New England Journal of Medicine, 2019.
- Establishing an EHR-supported approach for outreach to and recruitment of persons at high risk of type 2 diabetes in clinical trials: the D2d study experienceClinical Trials, 2019;16(3):306–315.
- Effects of Once-Weekly Exenatide on Cardiovascular Outcomes in Type 2 DiabetesEXSCEL Study Group. New England Journal of Medicine, 2017.
- Effect of Sitagliptin on Cardiovascular Outcomes in Type 2 DiabetesTECOS Study Group. New England Journal of Medicine, 2015;373(3):232–242.
- Rationale and design of the Vitamin D and Type 2 Diabetes (D2d) study: a diabetes prevention trialDiabetes Care, 2014.
- Effect of epoprostenol on the thyroid gland: enlargement and secretion of thyroid hormoneEndocrine Practice, 2009.
- An Unusual Case of Lymphocytic Hypophysitis in a Young Man Presenting with Elevated Serum IGF-1Acta Endocrinologica (Bucharest), 2009;5:391–397.
Training
- 2009Fellowship, Endocrinology, Diabetes & MetabolismUniversity of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview
- 2006Residency, Internal MedicineLoma Linda University Medical Center, California
- 2003Internship, Internal MedicineUniversity of Illinois College of Medicine
- 2000MDKasturba Medical College, India
Certification & affiliations
- Board certified, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, American Board of Internal Medicine
- NPI 1952593451 · Verify at ABIM.org →
- American Diabetes Association · Endocrine Society · Texas Medical Association
- Hospital affiliations: Memorial Hermann · Houston Methodist
- Languages: English, Hindi, Punjabi
From Dr. Chadha's patients
“Dr. Chadha is efficient and effective and meets her patients where they are at! Exceptional and complete evaluation, diagnosis and service!”
Verified patient review · December 2025“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.”
Verified patient review · November 2025“Excellent second opinion with a great understanding of the situation.”
Verified patient review · December 2025In her words
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 from you?
“A doctor who is thorough and up-to-date in clinical management recommendations, who wants to keep her patients informed about the latest options and tools, and who uses evidence-based medicine to manage chronic diseases. I'm there to support my patients and help empower them through a rewarding long-term partnership.”
Offices & schedule
Sugar Land
217 Promenade Way, Suite 501Sugar Land, TX 77479
Next to Chuy's, with free parking out front. Quest Diagnostics labs inside the clinic.
Get directions →Memorial City, Houston
915 Gessner Rd., Suite 300Medical Office Building 3
Houston, TX 77024
Free parking in Garage 3, level 2 and up. Quest Diagnostics on-site in Suite 480.
Get directions →Telehealth
Secure video visits anywhere in TexasFor established patients: follow-ups, lab reviews, refills and CGM or pump reviews. New patients are seen in person first.
Telehealth across Texas →Office hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM. Phone and text: 832-968-7003. New patients welcome; first visits are in person.
Four seasons and power yoga
Dr. Chadha enjoys traveling, cooking and spending time with family and friends, and stays active with walking and power yoga. Having lived in Minneapolis, she has a deep appreciation for the outdoors: the walking trails, the 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 FROM HER PARENTS, BEFORE MEDICAL SCHOOL
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