Dr. Sidhartha Chandela
Overview
Dr. Sidhartha Chandela is a board certified and fellowship-trained minimally invasive neurosurgeon at Inova Health System. He has more than 20 years of clinical experience and specializes in both brain and spinal neurosurgery. His practice and interests involve using the latest spinal navigation technology to perform minimally-invasive and complex spine surgery to treat spinal stenosis, radiculopathy, myelopathy, and neck and back pain. He also performs general neurosurgery, utilizing the latest stereotactic imaging technology to treat brain tumors, trigeminal neuralgia, Chiari malformations, trauma and hydrocephalus.Dr. Chandela is one of few unique dual-trained neurosurgeons nationwide who utilizes both endovascular and open neurosurgical techniques to treat cerebrovascular disorders such as brain aneurysms, AVM and brain bleeds. He was the first neurosurgeon in Northern Virginia to offer both microsurgical and endovascular treatment options for cerebrovascular disease. He has vast experience using emerging technology to treat stroke and remove blockages from brain arteries via thrombectomy and restoring blood flow through brain bypass surgery for Moyamoya disease.Dr. Chandela was trained by world renowned thought leaders in neurosurgery in New York City, Philadelphia, and Utrect, Netherlands, giving him rare expertise in both brain and spine problems.Dr. Chandela was a neurosurgeon for the Washington Commanders and served as an independent neurosurgical consultant for the NFL regarding concussion protocols since 2010. He also serves as the team neurosurgeon for D.C. United. He has won various research awards, given talks and authored numerous articles in peer reviewed journals.Dr. Chandela believes having expertise and skill in performing brain surgery is an asset when providing neurosurgical spine care to achieve the best spine surgery outcomes. He focuses on providing his patients with balanced, conservative and compassionate care.
Dr. Chandela is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Spinal Stenosis, Brain Aneurysm, Laminectomy, and Awake Craniotomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
3300 Gallows Rd, Department Of Neurosciences, Falls Church, VA 22042
3833 North Fairfax Dr, 201, Arlington, VA 22203
3800 Fettler Park, 312, Dumfries, VA 22025
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Chandela has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center
Dr. Mark Luciano is the director of the Johns Hopkins Hydrocephalus and Cerebral Fluid Center. A renowned leader in treating hydrocephalus, Dr. Luciano is distinguished both nationally and internationally for his research and educational and clinical work in neuroendoscopy. Dr. Luciano treats adults with hydrocephalus, pseudotumor cerebri, intracranial hypotension, Chiari malformations, and cerebral and spinal cysts. He has significant expertise treating children and adults with cerebrospinal fluid leaks and congenital disorders. Among his accomplishments in neuroscience research and biomedical engineering are his investigation of the cerebrovascular response to hydrocephalus and the invention of a unique device for control of intracranial pressure (ICP) pulsatility to increase blood flow. His National Institutes of Health-funded studies have explored prolonged compression and hypoxia in the brain as a result of hydrocephalus, as well as the interaction between cerebrospinal fluid and vascular systems. Dr. Luciano is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Gastrostomy.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Sidhartha Chandela
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Sidhartha Chandela?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Sidhartha Chandela by calling their office at 571-472-4100. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Sidhartha Chandela a top-rated expert for Hydrocephalus?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Sidhartha Chandela is classified as an Distinguished expert for Hydrocephalus, 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. Sidhartha Chandela specialize in?
While Dr. Sidhartha Chandela is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Hydrocephalus, Spinal Stenosis, and Brain Aneurysm. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Sidhartha Chandela participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Sidhartha Chandela has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hydrocephalus. You can view a list of Dr. Sidhartha Chandela's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Sidhartha Chandela accept my insurance?
Dr. Sidhartha Chandela accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 571-472-4100 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Distinguished
- HydrocephalusDr. Chandela isDistinguished. Learn about Hydrocephalus.
- Spinal StenosisDr. Chandela isDistinguished. Learn about Spinal Stenosis.
- Advanced
- Brain AneurysmDr. Chandela isAdvanced. Learn about Brain Aneurysm.
- Cerebrospinal Fluid LeakDr. Chandela isAdvanced. Learn about Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak.
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Chandela isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- Congenital Cardiovascular ShuntDr. Chandela isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt.
- Normal Pressure HydrocephalusDr. Chandela isAdvanced. Learn about Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus.
- Subdural HematomaDr. Chandela isAdvanced. Learn about Subdural Hematoma.
- Experienced
- AngiomyomaDr. Chandela isExperienced. Learn about Angiomyoma.
- ApoplexyDr. Chandela isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Chandela isExperienced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- AstrocytomaDr. Chandela isExperienced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)Dr. Chandela isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT).
- Awake CraniotomyDr. Chandela isExperienced. Learn about Awake Craniotomy.