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Rakesh K. Chandra MMHC, Fellowship, Residency, MD

Professor of Otolaryngology--Head & Neck Surgery, Chief of Rhinology and Skull Base Surgery, Endowed Directorship for Leadership and Education, and Fellowship Program Director, Rhinology and Skull Base Surgery
Insurance Plans Accepted

Areas of Expertise

  • Adult Rhinitis
  • Adult Sinusitis
  • Allergy / Immunology
  • CSF Leak Repair
  • Nose and Sinus Conditions
  • Otolaryngology
  • Otolaryngology Surgery
  • Skull Base Surgery

Conditions and Treatments

Location

Vanderbilt Otolaryngology One Hundred Oaks
Vanderbilt Otolaryngology One Hundred Oaks
719 Thompson Lane, Suite 30400
Nashville, TN 37204

Services

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine - University of Maryland, 1997
  • Medical Doctor Residency - Northwestern University, 2002
  • Residency - Northwestern Memorial Hospital, 2002
  • Medical Doctor Fellowship - University of Pennsylvania, 2003
  • Fellowship - University of Pennsylvania, 2003
  • Management in Health Care - Vanderbilt University Owen Graduate School of Management, 2018

Board Certifications

  • Otolaryngology - American Board of Otolaryngology, 2003

Patient Comments

Patient Comments are gathered from the Press Ganey Patient Experience Survey and displayed in full. Patients are not identified in order to respect patient privacy.
Dr. Chandra has been an excellent provider from surgery to office visits. His residents have been remarkable at each appointment.
April 14, 2025
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I was seen initially by a resident and then by the attending physician, Dr. Chandra . Both were extremely knowledgeabl, king and concerned. They gave wonderful explanations and did a terrific job
April 7, 2025
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Terrible experience with Dr. Chandra. He did not spend time asking me questions about my case. I understand Vanderbilt is a teaching hospital but to only speak with students and then have your mind made up about me prior to meeting me is insulting. Additionally he is not clinically up to date on the latest research regarding CSF leaks.
April 1, 2025
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We came here to get the best treatment possible superb job by the Doctor and his entire staff
March 29, 2025
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We really liked Dr.Rakesh Chandra. He looked at my chart and knew exactly what I needed. He addressed what needed to be done and what I needed to do to get ready for the surgery. He also explained how it would go and what to expect and the surgery.
March 24, 2025
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Dr Chandra went to great lengths to explain what will be happening to me during my treatment.
March 19, 2025
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Explained everything that I could understand
March 16, 2025
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Dr Chandra is everything you would want in a doctor.
March 11, 2025
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Dr Chandra is quite personable
March 6, 2025
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