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Hematologist/Oncologist affiliated with Wellstar since 2006.

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About Navin Wadehra, MD

Dr. Wadehra completed his undergraduate degree in biology at the University of Illinois in Champaign where he subsequently received his medical degree in May 1999. Dr. Wadehra was a member of the Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society (1991) and he graduated with distinction in the Honors Biology Program in 1994. Dr. Wadehra remained at the University of Illinois where he completed his internal medicine residency in June of 2003 and rellowship in June of 2006.

Upon completion of his fellowship in 2006, Dr. Wadehra joined Northwest Georgia Oncology Centers, P.C. at Wellstar Douglas Hospital where he currently evaluates and treats patients while actively participating in Clinical Trials and Research.

Dr. Wadehra is board certified in Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology.

Meet Dr. Navin Wadehra, Medical Oncologist

Specialties

  • Hematology/Oncology
  • Medical Oncology
  • Hematology

Education & Training

  • University of Illinois

Degree

  • Doctor of Medicine

Residency

  • University of Illinois at Chicago Medical Center

Fellowship

  • Ohio State University Hospital

Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Onc

Hospital Affiliations

  • Wellstar Cobb Hospital
  • Wellstar Douglas Hospital
  • Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
  • Wellstar Paulding Medical Center

Languages spoken

  • English

Patient Reviews

Overall patient rating

4.8

Based on 189 patient ratings

I'd recommend this provider to family and friends
I'd recommend this practice to family and friends
Listened to me carefully
Shared the right amount of information
Explained things clearly
Earned my trust

All reviews have been submitted by patients after seeing the provider.For more information about the review system, check out this Learn more about our review system.

Patient Reviews

5

I have been a patient of Dr Wadehra for over 3 years and I please with him and all of my care team. I recommend this practice highly for excellent care and customer service

August 20, 2025

5

Dr. Wadehra is phenominal!! He is very professional, but also very personable. His P.A., Alex, is also wonderful.

August 15, 2025

5

Dr. Wadehra seems to want to solve my problems.

August 15, 2025

5

Dr. Wadehra spent time with me and is easy to talk with. He took care of my husband a few years back. We have confidence in him and appreciate him.

August 11, 2025

3

I been going here for awhile and even tho I am stable at the present I feel best coming here for each doctor has their specialty. I do have dermatomyositis and many other health issues from it and my primary has enough to deal with so I prefer staying here even if I am a boring patient!

August 7, 2025

5

Everyone in the office was EXTREMELY NICE. Exceptional!! Including the doctor. Amazing bedside manner. ?????

August 3, 2025

5

Wadehra I the best.

August 1, 2025

5

Excellent staff and doctor.

August 1, 2025

5

Very caring

July 20, 2025

5

Comfortable, friendly, informative, caring

July 19, 2025

5

All was good as always!

July 19, 2025

5

There was always a discrepancy on my co-pay whenever I visit WellSTAR facilities and their doctors. You know, my insurance and EOB designate that there shouldn't be any co-pay, but yet when I get to the office, there's always a co-pay, okay? So they need to coincide with their co-pays or no co-pays and get back to me. Thank you.

July 19, 2025

5

Dr. Wadehra, from the first time he entered my medical cancer realm, has patiently escorted me through this journey towards a more healthy life. No question went unanswered by him or his professional staff. I am extremely honored and forever will be grateful for being under the care of this wonderful team. Thank you.

July 19, 2025

5

Wonderful people

June 26, 2025

5

Just thank you very much.

June 23, 2025

5

Very Professional

June 19, 2025

5

Absolutely love this Dr

June 9, 2025

5

Perfect, they are friendly

May 24, 2025

5

After we entered the exam room and the nurse did our check in. We sat unattended for 40 minutes. When the doctor arrived he explained that he was trying to be everywhere at once and did apologize properly. That's not the real problem. The problem is that someone should have had the common courtesy to stick their head in the door and simply say that he was running behind. At least let us know that we were not forgotten.

May 22, 2025

5

Would definitely continue to use them

May 8, 2025

5

Pleasant experience every visit

May 3, 2025

5

Great staff. Wonderful doctor.

May 5, 2025

5

Dr Wadehra was awesome. Really listen, explain everything to me and my husband. The nurses were nice, made me feel comfortable, showed me around the facility, explain procedures. I was there for 2hrs and the whole time was spent it on me.

April 28, 2025

5

Felt like my care has been excellent since starting

April 24, 2025

5

Love this office.

April 19, 2025

5

Extremely pleasant receptionist. Doctor is very knowledgeable and has great caring for patient. Thank you.

April 17, 2025

5

From the moment you walk in to the moment you walk out, I'm always comfortable with my care from these professionals. Wouldn't trade them because my well-being is always there priority when I come in.

April 14, 2025

5

They are very nice and caring there! Great people!

April 14, 2025

5

I felt confident in all the information provided to me. They are very professional and caring.

April 5, 2025

5

My visit, all my visits were excellent.

April 2, 2025

5

I have been a patient of Dr Wadehra for over 3 years and I please with him and all of my care team. I recommend this practice highly for excellent care and customer service

August 20, 2025

5

Dr. Wadehra is phenominal!! He is very professional, but also very personable. His P.A., Alex, is also wonderful.

August 15, 2025

5

Dr. Wadehra seems to want to solve my problems.

August 15, 2025

5

Dr. Wadehra spent time with me and is easy to talk with. He took care of my husband a few years back. We have confidence in him and appreciate him.

August 11, 2025

5

Everyone in the office was EXTREMELY NICE. Exceptional!! Including the doctor. Amazing bedside manner. ?????

August 3, 2025

5

Wadehra I the best.

August 1, 2025

5

Excellent staff and doctor.

August 1, 2025

5

Very caring

July 20, 2025

5

Comfortable, friendly, informative, caring

July 19, 2025

5

All was good as always!

July 19, 2025

5

There was always a discrepancy on my co-pay whenever I visit WellSTAR facilities and their doctors. You know, my insurance and EOB designate that there shouldn't be any co-pay, but yet when I get to the office, there's always a co-pay, okay? So they need to coincide with their co-pays or no co-pays and get back to me. Thank you.

July 19, 2025

5

Dr. Wadehra, from the first time he entered my medical cancer realm, has patiently escorted me through this journey towards a more healthy life. No question went unanswered by him or his professional staff. I am extremely honored and forever will be grateful for being under the care of this wonderful team. Thank you.

July 19, 2025

5

Wonderful people

June 26, 2025

5

Just thank you very much.

June 23, 2025

5

Very Professional

June 19, 2025

5

Absolutely love this Dr

June 9, 2025

5

Perfect, they are friendly

May 24, 2025

5

After we entered the exam room and the nurse did our check in. We sat unattended for 40 minutes. When the doctor arrived he explained that he was trying to be everywhere at once and did apologize properly. That's not the real problem. The problem is that someone should have had the common courtesy to stick their head in the door and simply say that he was running behind. At least let us know that we were not forgotten.

May 22, 2025

5

Would definitely continue to use them

May 8, 2025

5

Pleasant experience every visit

May 3, 2025

5

Great staff. Wonderful doctor.

May 5, 2025

5

Dr Wadehra was awesome. Really listen, explain everything to me and my husband. The nurses were nice, made me feel comfortable, showed me around the facility, explain procedures. I was there for 2hrs and the whole time was spent it on me.

April 28, 2025

5

Felt like my care has been excellent since starting

April 24, 2025

5

Love this office.

April 19, 2025

5

Extremely pleasant receptionist. Doctor is very knowledgeable and has great caring for patient. Thank you.

April 17, 2025

5

From the moment you walk in to the moment you walk out, I'm always comfortable with my care from these professionals. Wouldn't trade them because my well-being is always there priority when I come in.

April 14, 2025

5

They are very nice and caring there! Great people!

April 14, 2025

5

I felt confident in all the information provided to me. They are very professional and caring.

April 5, 2025

5

My visit, all my visits were excellent.

April 2, 2025

3

I been going here for awhile and even tho I am stable at the present I feel best coming here for each doctor has their specialty. I do have dermatomyositis and many other health issues from it and my primary has enough to deal with so I prefer staying here even if I am a boring patient!

August 7, 2025

3

I been going here for awhile and even tho I am stable at the present I feel best coming here for each doctor has their specialty. I do have dermatomyositis and many other health issues from it and my primary has enough to deal with so I prefer staying here even if I am a boring patient!

August 7, 2025

5

I have been a patient of Dr Wadehra for over 3 years and I please with him and all of my care team. I recommend this practice highly for excellent care and customer service

August 20, 2025

5

Dr. Wadehra is phenominal!! He is very professional, but also very personable. His P.A., Alex, is also wonderful.

August 15, 2025

5

Dr. Wadehra seems to want to solve my problems.

August 15, 2025

5

Dr. Wadehra spent time with me and is easy to talk with. He took care of my husband a few years back. We have confidence in him and appreciate him.

August 11, 2025

5

Everyone in the office was EXTREMELY NICE. Exceptional!! Including the doctor. Amazing bedside manner. ?????

August 3, 2025

5

Wadehra I the best.

August 1, 2025

5

Excellent staff and doctor.

August 1, 2025

5

Very caring

July 20, 2025

5

Comfortable, friendly, informative, caring

July 19, 2025

5

All was good as always!

July 19, 2025

5

There was always a discrepancy on my co-pay whenever I visit WellSTAR facilities and their doctors. You know, my insurance and EOB designate that there shouldn't be any co-pay, but yet when I get to the office, there's always a co-pay, okay? So they need to coincide with their co-pays or no co-pays and get back to me. Thank you.

July 19, 2025

5

Dr. Wadehra, from the first time he entered my medical cancer realm, has patiently escorted me through this journey towards a more healthy life. No question went unanswered by him or his professional staff. I am extremely honored and forever will be grateful for being under the care of this wonderful team. Thank you.

July 19, 2025

5

Wonderful people

June 26, 2025

5

Just thank you very much.

June 23, 2025

5

Very Professional

June 19, 2025

5

Absolutely love this Dr

June 9, 2025

5

Perfect, they are friendly

May 24, 2025

5

After we entered the exam room and the nurse did our check in. We sat unattended for 40 minutes. When the doctor arrived he explained that he was trying to be everywhere at once and did apologize properly. That's not the real problem. The problem is that someone should have had the common courtesy to stick their head in the door and simply say that he was running behind. At least let us know that we were not forgotten.

May 22, 2025

5

Would definitely continue to use them

May 8, 2025

5

Pleasant experience every visit

May 3, 2025

5

Great staff. Wonderful doctor.

May 5, 2025

5

Dr Wadehra was awesome. Really listen, explain everything to me and my husband. The nurses were nice, made me feel comfortable, showed me around the facility, explain procedures. I was there for 2hrs and the whole time was spent it on me.

April 28, 2025

5

Felt like my care has been excellent since starting

April 24, 2025

5

Love this office.

April 19, 2025

5

Extremely pleasant receptionist. Doctor is very knowledgeable and has great caring for patient. Thank you.

April 17, 2025

5

From the moment you walk in to the moment you walk out, I'm always comfortable with my care from these professionals. Wouldn't trade them because my well-being is always there priority when I come in.

April 14, 2025

5

They are very nice and caring there! Great people!

April 14, 2025

5

I felt confident in all the information provided to me. They are very professional and caring.

April 5, 2025

5

My visit, all my visits were excellent.

April 2, 2025

5

I have been a patient of Dr Wadehra for over 3 years and I please with him and all of my care team. I recommend this practice highly for excellent care and customer service

August 20, 2025

5

Dr. Wadehra is phenominal!! He is very professional, but also very personable. His P.A., Alex, is also wonderful.

August 15, 2025

5

Dr. Wadehra seems to want to solve my problems.

August 15, 2025

5

Dr. Wadehra spent time with me and is easy to talk with. He took care of my husband a few years back. We have confidence in him and appreciate him.

August 11, 2025

3

I been going here for awhile and even tho I am stable at the present I feel best coming here for each doctor has their specialty. I do have dermatomyositis and many other health issues from it and my primary has enough to deal with so I prefer staying here even if I am a boring patient!

August 7, 2025

5

Everyone in the office was EXTREMELY NICE. Exceptional!! Including the doctor. Amazing bedside manner. ?????

August 3, 2025

5

Wadehra I the best.

August 1, 2025

5

Excellent staff and doctor.

August 1, 2025

5

Very caring

July 20, 2025

5

Comfortable, friendly, informative, caring

July 19, 2025

5

All was good as always!

July 19, 2025

5

There was always a discrepancy on my co-pay whenever I visit WellSTAR facilities and their doctors. You know, my insurance and EOB designate that there shouldn't be any co-pay, but yet when I get to the office, there's always a co-pay, okay? So they need to coincide with their co-pays or no co-pays and get back to me. Thank you.

July 19, 2025

5

Dr. Wadehra, from the first time he entered my medical cancer realm, has patiently escorted me through this journey towards a more healthy life. No question went unanswered by him or his professional staff. I am extremely honored and forever will be grateful for being under the care of this wonderful team. Thank you.

July 19, 2025

5

Wonderful people

June 26, 2025

5

Just thank you very much.

June 23, 2025

5

Very Professional

June 19, 2025

5

Absolutely love this Dr

June 9, 2025

5

Perfect, they are friendly

May 24, 2025

5

After we entered the exam room and the nurse did our check in. We sat unattended for 40 minutes. When the doctor arrived he explained that he was trying to be everywhere at once and did apologize properly. That's not the real problem. The problem is that someone should have had the common courtesy to stick their head in the door and simply say that he was running behind. At least let us know that we were not forgotten.

May 22, 2025

5

Would definitely continue to use them

May 8, 2025

5

Great staff. Wonderful doctor.

May 5, 2025

5

Pleasant experience every visit

May 3, 2025

5

Dr Wadehra was awesome. Really listen, explain everything to me and my husband. The nurses were nice, made me feel comfortable, showed me around the facility, explain procedures. I was there for 2hrs and the whole time was spent it on me.

April 28, 2025

5

Felt like my care has been excellent since starting

April 24, 2025

5

Love this office.

April 19, 2025

5

Extremely pleasant receptionist. Doctor is very knowledgeable and has great caring for patient. Thank you.

April 17, 2025

5

From the moment you walk in to the moment you walk out, I'm always comfortable with my care from these professionals. Wouldn't trade them because my well-being is always there priority when I come in.

April 14, 2025

5

They are very nice and caring there! Great people!

April 14, 2025

5

I felt confident in all the information provided to me. They are very professional and caring.

April 5, 2025

5

My visit, all my visits were excellent.

April 2, 2025

5

My visit, all my visits were excellent.

April 2, 2025

5

I felt confident in all the information provided to me. They are very professional and caring.

April 5, 2025

5

They are very nice and caring there! Great people!

April 14, 2025

5

From the moment you walk in to the moment you walk out, I'm always comfortable with my care from these professionals. Wouldn't trade them because my well-being is always there priority when I come in.

April 14, 2025

5

Extremely pleasant receptionist. Doctor is very knowledgeable and has great caring for patient. Thank you.

April 17, 2025

5

Love this office.

April 19, 2025

5

Felt like my care has been excellent since starting

April 24, 2025

5

Dr Wadehra was awesome. Really listen, explain everything to me and my husband. The nurses were nice, made me feel comfortable, showed me around the facility, explain procedures. I was there for 2hrs and the whole time was spent it on me.

April 28, 2025

5

Pleasant experience every visit

May 3, 2025

5

Great staff. Wonderful doctor.

May 5, 2025

5

Would definitely continue to use them

May 8, 2025

5

After we entered the exam room and the nurse did our check in. We sat unattended for 40 minutes. When the doctor arrived he explained that he was trying to be everywhere at once and did apologize properly. That's not the real problem. The problem is that someone should have had the common courtesy to stick their head in the door and simply say that he was running behind. At least let us know that we were not forgotten.

May 22, 2025

5

Perfect, they are friendly

May 24, 2025

5

Absolutely love this Dr

June 9, 2025

5

Very Professional

June 19, 2025

5

Just thank you very much.

June 23, 2025

5

Wonderful people

June 26, 2025

5

Dr. Wadehra, from the first time he entered my medical cancer realm, has patiently escorted me through this journey towards a more healthy life. No question went unanswered by him or his professional staff. I am extremely honored and forever will be grateful for being under the care of this wonderful team. Thank you.

July 19, 2025

5

Comfortable, friendly, informative, caring

July 19, 2025

5

All was good as always!

July 19, 2025

5

There was always a discrepancy on my co-pay whenever I visit WellSTAR facilities and their doctors. You know, my insurance and EOB designate that there shouldn't be any co-pay, but yet when I get to the office, there's always a co-pay, okay? So they need to coincide with their co-pays or no co-pays and get back to me. Thank you.

July 19, 2025

5

Very caring

July 20, 2025

5

Wadehra I the best.

August 1, 2025

5

Excellent staff and doctor.

August 1, 2025

5

Everyone in the office was EXTREMELY NICE. Exceptional!! Including the doctor. Amazing bedside manner. ?????

August 3, 2025

3

I been going here for awhile and even tho I am stable at the present I feel best coming here for each doctor has their specialty. I do have dermatomyositis and many other health issues from it and my primary has enough to deal with so I prefer staying here even if I am a boring patient!

August 7, 2025

5

Dr. Wadehra spent time with me and is easy to talk with. He took care of my husband a few years back. We have confidence in him and appreciate him.

August 11, 2025

5

Dr. Wadehra seems to want to solve my problems.

August 15, 2025

5

Dr. Wadehra is phenominal!! He is very professional, but also very personable. His P.A., Alex, is also wonderful.

August 15, 2025

5

I have been a patient of Dr Wadehra for over 3 years and I please with him and all of my care team. I recommend this practice highly for excellent care and customer service

August 20, 2025

Publications and Articles

Photo of breast cancer survivor Tameka Pearson and her husband

TamekaCare

Tameka Pearson experienced the best and the worst of women’s health in a decade. When she overcame her first health challenges, a new breast cancer diagnosis tested her again. As Tameka conquered cancer with the support of her family and her Wellstar cancer care team, she only grew fiercer in her dedication to self care.

Overcoming health challenges

Look back a decade and you’ll see Tameka, a mom of three, teaching middle school students. She started out as a special education teacher, then became an English and language arts teacher. She said, “I truly loved trying to figure out how to help the students learn the curriculum in a different way and to help them cope with their disabilities.”

She was also coping with her own issues at the same time—fibroids, heavy bleeding and pain. After five years, she had a hysterectomy and went through menopause at 36 years old. It took a year to recover, and she gained 60 pounds, high blood pressure, anxiety and depression.

“The heaviest I could lift was my clothes basket,” she remembered. “When I got clearance to exercise, I changed my eating habits, my mindset and my life for the better.”

A new focus on building strength shaped her into a new woman—inside and out. She rose at 4 AM daily, lifted weights, taught students and returned home for time with her family.

A second diagnosis

In peak physical condition at 43 years, Tameka scheduled her routine annual mammogram. She got called back for a second mammogram due to dense breast tissue.

“Getting a call back after a screening mammogram means that the doctor wants to look at something more closely,” said Diane Harris, RN, a certified oncology nurse navigator at Wellstar Douglas Medical Center. “It does not mean you have cancer, but if you do, finding it earlier could save your life.”

But for Tameka, further imaging led to more tests and finally, a needle-guided biopsy. Two days later, she got a call confirming she had triple negative breast cancer. She said, “I felt like this little bump can pretty much dictate the rest of my life. When I heard the term ‘breast cancer,’ my world stopped. I cried for about two weeks straight.”

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Navin Wadehra, MD
Hematologist/Oncologist affiliated with Wellstar since 2006
Rating
4.8
Specialties
Hematology/Oncology , Medical Oncology, Hematology
Education
Doctor of Medicine
Medical School
University of Illinois
Residency
University of Illinois at Chicago Medical Center
Fellowship
Ohio State University Hospital
Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine - Onc
Spoken Languages
English
Hospital Affiliations
Wellstar Cobb Hospital
Wellstar Douglas Hospital
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
Wellstar Paulding Medical Center
Office Locations
www.wellstar.org/physicians/navin-wadehra-md
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Corporate Purchasing
For the Media
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Help
Contact Us Pay Your Bill Policy & Privacy Information Hospital Transparency Information Price Transparency

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