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Rakesh Chandra, MD, Otolaryngology (ENT), Nashville, TN, Vanderbilt University Medical Center

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Otolaryngology (ENT) • Nashville, TN

Rhinology & Paranasal Sinus Disease

Vice Chair, Professor of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center

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  • Office

    1215 21st Ave S
    Medical Center East 7209
    Nashville, TN 37232
    Phone+1 615-322-6180
    Fax+1 615-343-9554
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Summary

  • Dr. Rakesh (Rick) Chandra is Full Professor and Vice Chair of Otolaryngology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He is Chief of the Division of Rhinology and Skull Base Surgery and current Editor-in-Chief of ENT Journal. He is a Castle Connolly Top Doctor and has twice won Faculty Teaching Awards. Dr. Chandra earned a Master’s in Healthcare Management (2018) and has over 200 published works.

Education & Training

  • McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
    McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern UniversityResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 1997 - 2002
  • University of Maryland School of Medicine
    University of Maryland School of MedicineClass of 1997
  • Virginia Tech
    Virginia TechB.S., Biochemistry, Summa Cum Laude, 1993
  • University of Pennsylvania Health System
    University of Pennsylvania Health SystemFellowship, Rhinology and Skull Base Surgery

Certifications & Licensure

  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 2003 - 2025
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2020 - 2022
  • AL State Medical License
    AL State Medical License 2020 - 2020
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1994 - 2014
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2001 - 2004
  • American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly
  • Faculty Surgical Teaching and Mentorship Award Northwestern University, 2014
  • Faculty of 1000 Recommended 2013
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Post-Translational Modification By Serine Proteases Controls The CCL23 Activity In Nasal Polyps Of Chronic Rhinosinusitis  
    Dr. Atsushi Kato, PhD1, Dr. Anjeni Keswani, MD1, Dr. Julie Kim, MD1,Ms. Julie Poposki, MS1, Dr. Sarah Peterson, MD1, Ms. Lydia Suh, BSc1, Mr. James Norton, MS1, Dr. An..., J Allergy Clin Immunol, 1/1/2014
  • A Method For Assessing Regional Determinants Of Eosinophilia In Chronic Rhinosinusitis  
    Dr. Bruce K. Tan, MD1, Ms. Erin Rocci, BS2, Dr. Kent Lam, MD1, Ms. He Huang, MS1, Ms. Lydia Suh, BSc3, Mr. Avesh Thuluvath, BA4, Ms. Alcina K. Lidder, BA1, Dr. Rakesh ..., J Allergy Clin Immunol, 1/1/2014
  • The Prevalence Of AERD In a Tertiary Care Center  
    Dr. Whitney Wyatt Stevens, MD, PhD1, Dr. Anju T. Peters, MD, FAAAAI1, Dr. Kathryn E. Hulse, PhD2, Dr. Leslie C. Grammer, MD, FAAAAI1, Dr. Joy Hsu, MD, MSCI1, Prof. Ped..., J Allergy Clin Immunol, 1/1/2014
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Books/Book Chapters

  • Atlas of Endoscopic Sinus and Skull Base Surgery 
    Chapter: Approaches to the Pterygopalatine and Pterygomaxillary Fossa 
    Son HJ, Chandra RKEditors: Palmer J and Chiu A.Elsevier, Philadelphia, PA2013
  • Atlas of Endoscopic Sinus and Skull Base Surgery 
    Chapter: Completion Sphenoethmoidectomy 
    Leung R, Chandra RKEditors: Palmer J and Chiu A.Elsevier, Philadelphia, PA2013
  • Otolaryngology Essentials for Primary Care: A Guide to the Head and Neck for the Physician and Physician Assistant 
    Chapter: Rhinosinusitis 
    Stanton ES, Chandra RKEditors: James F. Gunn, Jose C. Dutra, Alan G. Micco.Springer, Amherst, MA2013
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Abstracts/Posters

  • Microstructural Tensile Properties of Two Different Growh Plates in the Proximal Femora of Calves---A Mechanical and Histological Comparison
    Shah AA, Williams JL, Hamilton JJ, Fiorella RM, Amin AR, The American Society of Mechanical Engineers, The Bioengineering Conference, Sonesta Beach Resort, Key Biscayne, FL, 6/25/2003
  • A Siglec of Endothelial Heart Valves
    Herndon B, Brahmbhatt T, Latcham S, Fiorella RM, The FASEB Journal of Abstracts for Experimental Biology, New Orleans, LA, 4/20/2002
  • Coronary Artery Endothelial ICAM-1 and Neutrophil Adhesion in Endocarditis
    Clark S, Bennet D, Fiorella RM, The FASEB Journal of Abstracts for Experimental Biology, 3/7/2001
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Lectures

  • From Start to Finish: Management of CRS 
    Orlando, FL - 9/24/2014
  • Tackling Problematic Chronic Rhinosinusitis: Technical Pearls on Optimizing Outcomes from Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (ESS) 
    Orlando, FL - 9/23/2014
  • View from the Editors: Peer Review, Publishing and the Editorial Process 
    Orlando, FL - 9/22/2014
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Other

  • Primary Maxillary Antrostomy 
    Chandra RK
    http://www.RhinologyArchive.com
  • Silent Sinus Syndrome 
    Chandra RK
    http://www.RhinologyArchive.com
  • Inverting Papilloma Resection 
    Chandra RK
    http://www.RhinologyArchive.com
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Press Mentions

  • Do Neti Pots Really Work?
    Do Neti Pots Really Work?January 26th, 2022
  • Persistent COVID-19 Loss of Smell and Taste Will 'Affect a Whole Generation of People'
    Persistent COVID-19 Loss of Smell and Taste Will 'Affect a Whole Generation of People'October 11th, 2021

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Hospital Affiliations

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