Dr. John Chabot, MD

Dr. Chabot is a wonderful caring, thoughtful and brilliant professional.

The closest person to god in human form is Dr Chabot. He is the epitome of what a surgeon should be. Kind, caring, considerate. He performed a whipple procedure on my father. Even before the procedure we could tell he wasn’t like any other doctor we encountered— and we encountered a few. It was the first time my dad was ill & our first bout with doctors & hospital so we tried to get as many opinions as possible all over the country. We travelled from FL to different places including seeing multiple doctors in NY. Dr Chabot was the first and only doctor who showed us 3D body parts explaining what the problem was and how to solve it. He is an obvious giant in his field yet he was humble, compassionate, and patient with my dad and all us family members suffering from the worse ordeal of our lives. We had complications post surgery but him and his team handled it with utmost care ensuring we were informed at all times & not fearful. Like all great teams Dr. Chabot is surrounded by some world class personnel - Dr Sferra met us the day of the surgery & always there for us through the discharge process & after. Whenever Dr Sferra came by we were relieved knowing we are in equally competent hands. Big shoutout to the rest of the team as well (Dr. levin, Dr pressler, the fellows, all of em!) Even our nursing staff - Andy, Jessica, Paula, DJ, Manni, Patti & rest. Always thoughtful, caring & accommodating! The PT gentleman from Greece was like Hercules always encouraging and helping recover faster. There was even a staff member who always gave us shoutouts and wished us well on our walks — much appreciated ?? While we certainly wouldn’t wish the ordeal of cancer upon anyone— if you or your loved ones are suffering this tragedy there isn’t a better person to keep your loved ones safe than Dr Chabot & his team. Thank you, Dr. Chabot!! (From our entire family)

My mom was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in april of 2023. Three months of chemotherapy didn't do much to shrink the tumor. The first doctor said it still couldn't be resected because of entanglement with some veins, and a second one suggested radiation and said it might become resectable afterwards. We went to Dr Chabot who reviewed the CT with us and told us confidently he could perform the surgery. Not only that, but he also said he could resect the tumor even if it were a little larger. We went from being very worried and feeling some hopelessness to great relief and hope. The Whipple surgery was a long difficult six hours, but it went well. My mom recovered quickly and the CT three months after the surgery showed a clear picture with no signs of cancerous growth. We couldn't be happier with the outcome.

For years since my diagnosis of Pancreatic Cancer, Dr Chabot has stood on my side, performed my needed surgury without hesitation. He has supported me in person, on the phone, teleview, throughout my needed care. His office too, follows his lead, by listening and responding to my ongoing needs. I feel safe and I know how lucky I am to have Dr Chabot for my doctor.

Dr. Chabot saved my young life in the 90s and I will never not ever for him and how he and his team treated me and my family.

I was diagnosed with a neuroendocrine tumor, under the care of the Columbia's Endocrinology Team, I have been monitored carefully until finally the tumor was located and was large enough to excise. I went into surgery not knowing the extent of surgery needed but truly trusting Dr. Chabot and his Team. What I can assure anyone considering this TEAM, they will work to make sure your outcome is the least invasive and will support you thru prep, surgery, recovery-24/7. Pancreas surgery is VERY Serious, it is important to do your research and only consider a doctor with the necessary credentials and experience. Dr. Chabot is a one stop pancreas expert, if you have the good fortune of finding him, you will be in excellent hands.

Needed a second opinion on a large pancreatic cyst. Dr. Chabot projects caring and concern for his patient, understanding the serious nature of the problem. He reviewed the laboratory and imaging results thoroughly and provided his expert opinion. His attention to detail and thoughtfulness in weighing multiple factors in the decision are important signs of a good doctor, inspiring confidence and knowledge that you are in very good hands. Outstanding doctor.

There aren't enough words to describe how wonderful Dr. Chabot is! His professionalism, bedside manner, medical expertise, follow-up care, etc is all superior to any experience I've had in my life with a medical professional. He has substantial experience in this specialty, has seen it all, knows what he's doing and after my partial pancreatectomy w/ spleen removal, was able to completely preserve my pancreas at full functionality. I went to Dr. Chabot this summer for surgery to remove a very large cyst with malignant potential in a few years (no malignancy threat at time of removal or after review by pathology). He saved my life. The team of professionals that Dr. Chabot works with are stellar individuals. They're caring, compassionate, knowledgeable, the list goes on! I and my family trust Dr. Chabot and his team with my life. Thanks to his expertise, I'm now living my absolute best and healthiest life.

Dr Chabot performed the Wipple surgery on me 5 years ago & saved my life. Excellent surgeon and person

Dr. Chabot and his whole staff made my visit less stressful with their professionalism, knowledge and the time they took to make comfortable and informed.

Dr. Chabot and his entire team (shout out to Donald) are absolutely unbelievable. To be faced with such scary, uncertain circumstances they somehow manage to make you feel completely at ease. Dr. Chabot did an incredible job on my surgery and his follow up both in the hospital and after has been tremendously comforting and attentive. I truly trust that he is providing me with the highest level of treatment and care.

Fabulous human being and surgeon. My wife needed her gallbladder removed. Dr. Chabot met with us and explained the procedure patiently. He answered all of our questions. He made us comfortable and confident. The surgery went well and the follow-up office visit confirmed our very positive opinion about his professionalism.

I did extensive research and I came to Dr Chabot because of his outstanding reputation which was verified almost immediately. Dr Chabot demonstrated a level of care, concern and sensitivity which coupled with his widespread expertise makes him the medical professional par excellence.

Supremely expert surgeon, who treated us with enormous empathy and kindness. We knew we were in the best hands.

There are not enough superlatives to express my thanks, respect, and admiration for Dr. Chabot. He is the reason I am alive and well. And he has ALWAYS been warm, empathic, responsive, and direct. He is a very special doctor.

I have highest confidence in dr chabot. He is a great surgeon who left my pancreas fully functioning just after two weeks after surgery. Unfortunately cancer was discovered in the tissue that was removed. As a precaution I will receive chemo therapy. I find dr chabot to be very thorough and his bed side manner very soothing.

Dr. Shabo is an excellent doctor and has a great bedside manner. he and his staff do everything possible to make patients comfortable and make sure that they received the very best of Medical Care. I wholeheartedly endorse dr. Shabo as a professional and person and feel blessed to have been his patient.

Dr Chabot is a great clinician with a good bedside manner. He is one of the finest experts in his field and provides a comforting feeling in trusting he and his team’s expertise.

Awful! Dr Chabot performed surgery removing partial tail of my pancreas some years ago. He explained the surgery: what he was removing and why. We agreed he was also removing my spleen. After operating, he told me he decided to do spleen-saving surgery to show his students how that was done. He left me with hyperplasia at the margin. Also, the pathologist misdiagnosed my type of tumor. (I had my slides sent to five pathologists at great hospitals, all of whom disagreed w/her).

A true professional. Caring and compassionate. I have never met someone whos' whole heart and soul was so dedicated to what he does.