
Overview
Dr. Chandrakantan is involved in the full spectrum of kidney disease care, including chronic kidney disease, end-stage renal disease, transplantation and dialysis. Dr. Chandrakantan is a leader in his field, having served on national oversight committees for the American Society of Transplantation, and he is active in several ongoing clinical research trials. He is active in clinical research and continues to publish in international journals in both nephrology and transplantation. On a personal level, Dr. Chandrakantan is married with two children and is active in refugee empowerment activities in the Metroplex.
Dr. Chandrakantan is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nephrosclerosis, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Acute Kidney Failure, Kidney Transplant, and Nephrectomy.
Dr. Chandrakantan is board certified in Nephrology- American Board Of Internal Medicine, Nephrology- American Board Of Internal Med/Nephrology, Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Med, and Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Chandrakantan is currently accepting new patients.
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1250 8th Avenue, Suite 500, Fort Worth, TX 76104
411 N. Washington Avenue, Suite 6000, Dallas, TX 75246
Clinical Research
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Baylor Scott & White Liver Consultants Of Texas - Waxahachie
Sumeet Asrani, MD, MSc is the Chief of Hepatology and Liver Transplantation at the Baylor Simmons Transplant Institute in Dallas. He has served as the Medical Director of the Center for Advanced Liver Disease since 2016. He provides clinical care at Baylor University Medical Center (BUMC) and Baylor Scott and White Medical Center – Waxahachie. Recently, Dr. Asrani has restructured the research enterprise of the Simmons Transplant Institute and has been instrumental in elevating the name of the Institute and Baylor Scott & White as a recognized presence in the national and international academic world. Dr. Asrani received his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. He did his internship and residency at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, MO. He went on to complete fellowships in gastroenterology, hepatology and transplant hepatology at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota before joining the transplant hepatology team at Baylor University Medical Center in 2013. Dr. Asrani has published 140 peer review publications, 300 abstracts and given over 125 national and international presentations. In addition, he has mentored more than 30 trainees to help advance their medical careers. Dr. Asrani previously served as an associate editor for the American Journal of Transplantation (AJT) and as an associate editor for Liver Transplantation (LT). He is actively involved in national and international collaborations to improve care for patients with liver disease. Dr. Asrani specializes in the management of patients with end-stage liver disease, liver transplantation candidates and recipients. His other clinical interests include liver cancer, viral hepatitis, autoimmune hepatitis, primary sclerosing cholangitis and alcohol associated liver disease. His research interests focus on early identification of patients with cirrhosis, improving quality of patients with liver disease especially in the rural setting, improving kidney function in patients with liver disease and organ allocation. In his free time, Dr, Asrani enjoys various fitness endeavors, playing the drums, and traveling with his wife and four children. Dr. Asrani was recognized by D Magazine as a Best Doctor for 2023, 2024 and 2025. Dr. Asrani is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure, Ascites, Hepatitis, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Asrani is board certified in Gastroenterology- American Board Of Internal Medicine, Transplant Hepatology- American Board Of Internal Med/Transplant Hepatology, Transplant Hepatology- American Board Of Internal Medicine, and Gastroenterology- American Board Of Internal Med/Gastroenterology. Dr. Asrani is currently accepting new patients.
Baylor Scott & White Community Care - Fort Worth
Dr. Modi specializes in alcoholic and non-alcoholic fatty liver diseases, viral and cholestatic hepatitis and liver transplantation. He is board certified in internal medicine and board eligible in gastroenterology and transplant hepatology. Dr. Modi completed a transplant hepatology fellowship at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore before joining Liver Consultants of Texas. Dr. Modi's professional interests also include the treatment of gastric varices using cyanoacrylate glue as well as the use of complementary and alternative medicines in liver diseases. Read more about Dr. Modi's publications on PubMed.gov and the Baylor Health Sciences Library . Dr. Modi has been named one of Texas Monthly's Texas Super Doctors for over 10 years earning him a place on Texas Monthly's Hall of Fame list. Dr. Modi is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis, Hepatitis C, Visceromegaly, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, and Endoscopy. Dr. Modi is board certified in Gastroenterology- American Board Of Internal Medicine, Transplant Hepatology- American Board Of Internal Med/Transplant Hepatology, Transplant Hepatology- American Board Of Internal Medicine, and Gastroenterology- American Board Of Internal Med/Gastroenterology. Dr. Modi is currently accepting new patients.
Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center-Fort Worth
Goran Klintmalm is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Klintmalm is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis C, Liver Cancer, Hepatitis, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Arun Chandrakantan
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Arun Chandrakantan?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Arun Chandrakantan by calling their office at 214-358-2300. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Arun Chandrakantan a top-rated expert for Nephrosclerosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Arun Chandrakantan is classified as an Distinguished expert for Nephrosclerosis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Arun Chandrakantan specialize in?
While Dr. Arun Chandrakantan is a Nephrology, they have specific expertise in Nephrosclerosis, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Acute Kidney Failure. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Nephrology.
Does Dr. Arun Chandrakantan participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Arun Chandrakantan has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Nephrosclerosis. You can view a list of Dr. Arun Chandrakantan's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Arun Chandrakantan accept my insurance?
Dr. Arun Chandrakantan accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 214-358-2300 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Chandrakantan isDistinguished. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- NephrosclerosisDr. Chandrakantan isDistinguished. Learn about Nephrosclerosis.
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- Acute Kidney FailureDr. Chandrakantan isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Kidney Failure.
- Chronic Antibody-Mediated RejectionDr. Chandrakantan isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection.
- Chronic Kidney DiseaseDr. Chandrakantan isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Kidney Disease.
- Cytomegalic Inclusion DiseaseDr. Chandrakantan isAdvanced. Learn about Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease.
- Cytomegalovirus InfectionDr. Chandrakantan isAdvanced. Learn about Cytomegalovirus Infection.
- NecrosisDr. Chandrakantan isAdvanced. Learn about Necrosis.
- Renovascular HypertensionDr. Chandrakantan isAdvanced. Learn about Renovascular Hypertension.
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- Acute Tubular NecrosisDr. Chandrakantan isExperienced. Learn about Acute Tubular Necrosis.
- Autosomal Dominant HypocalcemiaDr. Chandrakantan isExperienced. Learn about Autosomal Dominant Hypocalcemia.
- Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney DiseaseDr. Chandrakantan isExperienced. Learn about Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease.
- Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP)Dr. Chandrakantan isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP).
- CirrhosisDr. Chandrakantan isExperienced. Learn about Cirrhosis.
- Congenital Nephrotic SyndromeDr. Chandrakantan isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome.
- Cryptococcal MeningitisDr. Chandrakantan isExperienced. Learn about Cryptococcal Meningitis.
- Denys-Drash Syndrome (DDS)Dr. Chandrakantan isExperienced. Learn about Denys-Drash Syndrome (DDS).
- Diffuse Mesangial SclerosisDr. Chandrakantan isExperienced. Learn about Diffuse Mesangial Sclerosis.
- Enlarged LiverDr. Chandrakantan isExperienced. Learn about Enlarged Liver.
- Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia Type 1Dr. Chandrakantan isExperienced. Learn about Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia Type 1.
- Feingold SyndromeDr. Chandrakantan isExperienced. Learn about Feingold Syndrome.
- Focal Segmental GlomerulosclerosisDr. Chandrakantan isExperienced. Learn about Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis.
- Frasier SyndromeDr. Chandrakantan isExperienced. Learn about Frasier Syndrome.
- GlomerulonephritisDr. Chandrakantan isExperienced. Learn about Glomerulonephritis.
- High Potassium LevelDr. Chandrakantan isExperienced. Learn about High Potassium Level.
- HypercalcemiaDr. Chandrakantan isExperienced. Learn about Hypercalcemia.
- Hypophosphatasia (HPP)Dr. Chandrakantan isExperienced. Learn about Hypophosphatasia (HPP).
- HypophosphatemiaDr. Chandrakantan isExperienced. Learn about Hypophosphatemia.
- Interstitial NephritisDr. Chandrakantan isExperienced. Learn about Interstitial Nephritis.
- Juvenile Paget's DiseaseDr. Chandrakantan isExperienced. Learn about Juvenile Paget's Disease.
- Kidney TransplantDr. Chandrakantan isExperienced. Learn about Kidney Transplant.
- Lactic AcidosisDr. Chandrakantan isExperienced. Learn about Lactic Acidosis.
- Low Sodium LevelDr. Chandrakantan isExperienced. Learn about Low Sodium Level.
- May Thurner SyndromeDr. Chandrakantan isExperienced. Learn about May Thurner Syndrome.
- Metabolic AcidosisDr. Chandrakantan isExperienced. Learn about Metabolic Acidosis.
- Milk-Alkali SyndromeDr. Chandrakantan isExperienced. Learn about Milk-Alkali Syndrome.
- NephrectomyDr. Chandrakantan isExperienced. Learn about Nephrectomy.
- Nephrotic SyndromeDr. Chandrakantan isExperienced. Learn about Nephrotic Syndrome.
- Parainfluenza Virus Type 3Dr. Chandrakantan isExperienced. Learn about Parainfluenza Virus Type 3.
- Pneumocystis Jiroveci PneumoniaDr. Chandrakantan isExperienced. Learn about Pneumocystis Jiroveci Pneumonia.
- Polycystic Kidney DiseaseDr. Chandrakantan isExperienced. Learn about Polycystic Kidney Disease.
- Poststreptococcal GlomerulonephritisDr. Chandrakantan isExperienced. Learn about Poststreptococcal Glomerulonephritis.
- Reconstructive Urology SurgeryDr. Chandrakantan isExperienced. Learn about Reconstructive Urology Surgery.
- Respiratory AcidosisDr. Chandrakantan isExperienced. Learn about Respiratory Acidosis.
- SVC ObstructionDr. Chandrakantan isExperienced. Learn about SVC Obstruction.
- Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion (SIADH)
- VisceromegalyDr. Chandrakantan isExperienced. Learn about Visceromegaly.

