Dr. Chillag is a native of Columbia, SC and attended Wofford College and the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine. He served for 4 years on active duty in the U.S. Army Veterinary Corps, completing a 2-year tour abroad. After being discharged, he moved back to the South to be closer to family, and has lived in Charlotte since 2020. He enjoys kayaking, SCUBA diving, motorcycling, gardening, and various outdoor activities with his dogs.