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KONSTANTINE CHAKHUNASHVILI

Konstantine Chakhunashvili, MD, PhD, is an Associate Professor at the Caucasus University School of Medicine and a practicing pediatrician. Alongside his clinical work, he is actively engaged in research, with a particular focus on public health, child development, and autism spectrum disorders.

 

Professor Chakhunashvili has published numerous articles in international peer-reviewed scientific journals and has led several significant research projects. His academic work is centered on the promotion and advancement of evidence-based medicine.

 

In parallel with his academic and clinical practice, he is also actively involved in the popularization of medical education. He is the co-founder and content creator of the widely followed educational platform Pediatric Brothers, through which he provides broad audiences with access to reliable, scientifically grounded information on public health and pediatrics.

Articles in refereed journals of SCOPUS and Thomson Reuters international databases:

 

  • Chakhunashvili, K., Gunashvili, G., Jobava, N., Chakhunashvili, G., & Chakhunashvili, D. G. (2025). Collateral damage: Cardiovascular and respiratory implications of tear gas deployment during peaceful protest. Toxicology Reports, 102166.
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.toxrep.2025.102188

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Elsevier, H-Index 72, SJR Q2, Scopus CiteScore 7.4

  • Chakhunashvili, K., Soni, P., & Chakhunashvili, D. G. (2025). Parental vaccine hesitancy among mothers in Georgia: the role of trust in science, government, and religion. Journal of Public Health, 47(4), e678-e686. https://doi.org/10.1093/pubmed/fdaf112

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American Public Health Association Inc, H-Index 321, SJR Q1, Scopus CiteScore 7.5

  • Chakhunashvili, K., Chakhunashvili, D. G., Patil, R. R., Mchedlishvili, E., Romem-Porat, S. L., Reznik, A., ... & Nadareishvili, I. (2025). Gaming, religiosity and mental health among Georgian students. Discover Mental Health, 5(1), 1-17.

https://doi.org/10.1007/s44192-025-00297-0

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Springer Nature, H-Index 7, SJR Q2, Scopus CiteScore 2.2

  • Chakhunashvili, K., & Chakhunashvili, D. G. (2025). Does early screentime exposure or duration affect M-CHAT-R autism screening tool score?. BMC pediatrics.

https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-025-06405-x

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BioMed Central, H-Index 106, SJR Q2, Scopus CiteScore 3.5

  • Chakhunashvili, K., Kvirkvelia, E., & Chakhunashvili, D. G. (2025). Atypical development and swift resolution of an ulcerated hemangioma: a case report. Journal of Medical Case Reports, 19(1), 352. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-025-05422-9

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BioMed Central, H-Index 43, SJR Q3, Scopus CiteScore 1.6

  • Chakhunashvili, K. (2025). Mental health state in activists during political turmoil. BMC psychology, 13(1), 1058. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40359-025-03441-1

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BioMed Central, H-Index 49, SJR Q1, Scopus CiteScore 3.8

  • Chakhunashvili, K., Kvirkvelia, E., Todua, N., & Chakhunashvili, D. G. (2024). Rare complication–skin atrophy–after systemic conservative therapy of infantile hemangioma. BMC pediatrics, 24(1), 138. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-024-04638-w

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BioMed Central, H-Index 106, SJR Q2, Scopus CiteScore 3.5

  • Chakhunashvili, K., Kvirkvelia, E., & Chakhunashvili, D. G. (2024). Religious belongings and Covid-19 vaccination. BMC Public Health, 24(1), 2585.

https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-20133-4

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BioMed Central, H-Index 211, SJR Q1, Scopus CiteScore 6.0

  • Chakhunashvili, K., Chakhunashvili, D. G., Kvirkvelia, E., Toria, T., Basilaia, L., & Gorjomeladze, T. (2024). Correlation of geopolitics, education, democracy with COVID-19 vaccination rate. BMC Public Health, 24(1), 694.

https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-18215-4

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BioMed Central, H-Index 211, SJR Q1, Scopus CiteScore 6.0

  • Chakhunashvili, D. G., Chakhunashvili, K., & Kvirkvelia, E. (2024). Visceral leishmaniasis misdiagnosed as an upper respiratory infection and iron-deficiency anemia in a 20-month-old male patient: a case report. Journal of Medical Case Reports, 18(1), 37.

https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-024-04356-y

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BioMed Central, H-Index 43, SJR Q3, Scopus CiteScore 1.6

  • Chakhunashvili, K., Chakhunashvili, D. G., Kvirkvelia, E., & Gozalishvili, E. (2023). Rare presentation and retrograde diagnosis of total colonic aganglionosis in a female infant: a case report. Journal of Medical Case Reports, 17(1), 128.

https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-023-03832-1

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BioMed Central, H-Index 43, SJR Q3, Scopus CiteScore 1.6

  • Kakabadze, Z., Chakhunashvili, D., Gogilashvili, K., Ediberidze, K., Chakhunashvili, K., Kalandarishvili, K., & Karalashvili, L. (2019). Bone marrow stem cell and decellularized human amniotic membrane for the treatment of nonhealing wound after radiation therapy. Experimental and Clinical Transplantation, 17(Suppl 1), 92-98. https://doi.org/6002/ect.MESOT2018.O29

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Baskent University, H-Index 37, SJR Q3, Scopus CiteScore 1.3

  • Chakhunashvili, K., Kiladze, M., Chakhunashvili, D. G., Karalashvili, L., & Kakabadze, Z. (2019). A three-dimensional scaffold from decellularized human umbilical artery for bile duct reconstruction. Annali Italiani di Chirurgia, 90(2), 165-173.
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Edizioni Luigi Pozzi, H-Index 28, SJR Q3, Scopus CiteScore 0.8

  • Chakhunashvili, D. G., Lomidze, N., Karalashvili, L., Kikalishvili, L., Chakhunashvili, K., & Kakabadze, Z. (2018). Challenges and management of congenital abdominal wall defects. Georgian Med News, 276, 24-33.

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Georgian Association of Business Press, H-Index 24, SJR Q3, Scopus CiteScore 0.8

  • Chakhunashvili, K., Pavlenishvili, I., Kakabadze, M., Kordzaia, D., Chakhunashvili, D., & Kakabadze, Z. (2016). Biliary atresia: current concepts and future prospects. Georgian medical news, (255), 104-111

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Georgian Association of Business Press, H-Index 24, SJR Q3, Scopus CiteScore 0.8

  • Kakabadze, Z., Mardaleishvili, K., Loladze, G., Javakhishvili, I., Chakhunasvili, K., Karalashvili, L., ... & Chakhunasvili, D. (2016). Clinical application of decellularized and lyophilized human amnion/chorion membrane grafts for closing post‐laryngectomy pharyngocutaneous fistulas. Journal of Surgical Oncology, 113(5), 538-543. https://doi.org/10.1002/jso.24163

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Wiley-Liss, H-Index 136, SJR Q1, Scopus CiteScore 4.2

 

Other publications:

 

  • Chakhunashvili, K. (2025). COVID-19’s Influence in Creating Disabilities. In The Palgrave Encyclopedia of Disability (pp. 1-12). Cham: Springer Nature Switzerland.

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  1. Chakhunasvhili, K., Chakhunashvili, D. G., Kvirkvelia, E., Chkhaidze, M., & Rekhviashvili, D. (2022). COVID-19 in Hospitalized Children: A Single-Center Retrospective Study of 604 patients. J Med Case Rep and Case Series, 3, 13.

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  1. Chakhunashvili, K., Kvirkvelia, E., & Chakhunashvili, D. G. (2024). Does screen time do more damage in boys than girls? Cureus, 16(10). https://doi.org/7759/cureus.72054

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  • Chakhunashvili, K., Chakhunashvili, D. G., Kvirkvelia, E., & Kiknadze, N. (2023). Comparative analysis of a private telehealth clinic and country-wide COVID-19 patient management results. Discover Health Systems, 2(1), 22. https://doi.org/10.1007/s44250-023-00036-8

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Patents:

 

  1. Kakabadze Z, Chakhunashvili D, Chakhunashvili K, Kipshidze N, Kakabadze A. Methods and compositions for production of composites for bone implantation. US Patent App. 14/983,283. 2016. Link

Chakhunashvili KG, Chakhunashvili DK, Kalandia IA. Bioactive additive. Google Patents. 2015. Link