Punya Chittajallu, M.D.

Dr. Punya Chittajallu, MD, is a gastroenterologist dedicated to providing compassionate, comprehensive, and patient-centered care for a wide range of digestive and liver conditions. Raised in Plano, Texas, she completed her undergraduate education at The University of Texas at Dallas before earning her medical degree from UT Southwestern Medical Center. She then completed her internal medicine residency and gastroenterology fellowship at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where she received the peer-nominated Bruin Award for fostering a collegial culture and demonstrating collaboration, positivity, and support among colleagues and staff. She also received numerous teaching awards from residents and medical students in recognition of her commitment to education and mentorship.

Dr. Chittajallu is experienced in diagnosing and treating a variety of gastrointestinal and hepatic conditions, including peptic disorders, hepatitis, cirrhosis, motility disorders, pancreaticobiliary diseases, disorders of gut-brain interaction (DGBI), also known as functional gastrointestinal disorders, and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). She has a particular interest in IBD and dedicated the final year of her gastroenterology fellowship to further advancing her understanding and expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of these complex conditions.

Her procedural expertise includes upper endoscopy and colonoscopy, as well as balloon dilation, polypectomy, variceal ligation, and gastric feeding tube placement.

Dr. Chittajallu strongly believes that meaningful patient care begins with listening. She values taking the time to understand each patient’s symptoms, concerns, and unique experience in order to develop an individualized treatment plan through open communication and collaboration. Excited to return to her hometown of Dallas, she looks forward to caring for her community and helping her neighbors achieve better digestive health and overall well-being.