Overview
Dr. Chandler is chief of the Division of Pediatric Surgery and the Pediatric Surgery Fellowship Program Director at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital. She joined the medical staff in 2008, became interim chief in 2020 and was named full-time chief in 2021. She also is an associate professor of Surgery at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Dr. Chandler’s clinical and research areas of interest are minimally invasive surgery including pectus excavatum, and pediatric cancer surgery. She is a member of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Chandler was named Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital physician of the year in the 2017 Johns Hopkins Medicine Clinical Excellence Awards. Dr. Chandler earned her medical degree from the University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, where she completed her general surgical residency. She completed a research fellowship in surgery at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, and was principal investigator for a grant that focused on overcoming chemoresistance in pancreatic cancer. She also completed a fellowship in pediatric surgery at The Johns Hopkins Hospital and School of Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland, with training in laparoscopic and advanced miniature access surgery.
Dr. Chandler is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Pectus Excavatum, Gangrene, Appendectomy, and Endoscopy.
Dr. Chandler is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 92 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial.
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601 5th Street South, Suite 360, Suite 360, Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
5881 Rand Boulevard, Sarasota, FL 34238
Clinical Research
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Johns Hopkins All Children's Outpatient Care, St. Petersburg
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Nicole M. Chandler
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Nicole M. Chandler?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Nicole M. Chandler by calling their office at 727-767-4170. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Nicole M. Chandler a top-rated expert for Appendicitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Nicole M. Chandler is classified as an Elite expert for Appendicitis, 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. Nicole M. Chandler specialize in?
While Dr. Nicole M. Chandler is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Appendicitis, Appendectomy, and Pectus Excavatum. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Nicole M. Chandler participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Nicole M. Chandler has published 92 articles and abstracts on conditions like Appendicitis. You can view a list of Dr. Nicole M. Chandler's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Nicole M. Chandler accept my insurance?
Dr. Nicole M. Chandler accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and AvMed. We recommend calling the office directly at 727-767-4170 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- AppendicitisDr. Chandler isElite. Learn about Appendicitis.
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- AppendectomyDr. Chandler isDistinguished. Learn about Appendectomy.
- Pectus ExcavatumDr. Chandler isDistinguished. Learn about Pectus Excavatum.
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- EndoscopyDr. Chandler isAdvanced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- GangreneDr. Chandler isAdvanced. Learn about Gangrene.
- OmphaloceleDr. Chandler isAdvanced. Learn about Omphalocele.
- Umbilical HerniaDr. Chandler isAdvanced. Learn about Umbilical Hernia.
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- Atresia of Small IntestineDr. Chandler isExperienced. Learn about Atresia of Small Intestine.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Chandler isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Chandler isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Duodenal AtresiaDr. Chandler isExperienced. Learn about Duodenal Atresia.
- Gallbladder RemovalDr. Chandler isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Removal.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux in InfantsDr. Chandler isExperienced. Learn about Gastroesophageal Reflux in Infants.