Overview
Smita Chandra is a primary care provider, practicing in Palliative Medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Chandra is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Volkmann Contracture, Enlarged Liver, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 43 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Accepted insurance plans:
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- MEDICARE PDP
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- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
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- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Smita Chandra
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Smita Chandra?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Smita Chandra by calling their office at 925-947-5233. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Smita Chandra a top-rated expert for Necrosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Smita Chandra is classified as an Advanced expert for Necrosis, 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. Smita Chandra specialize in?
While Dr. Smita Chandra is a Palliative Medicine, they have specific expertise in Necrosis, Volkmann Contracture, and Enlarged Liver. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Palliative Medicine.
Does Dr. Smita Chandra participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Smita Chandra has published 43 articles and abstracts on conditions like Necrosis. You can view a list of Dr. Smita Chandra's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Smita Chandra accept my insurance?
Dr. Smita Chandra accepts most major insurance plans, including Alignment Health Plan and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 925-947-5233 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Enlarged LiverDr. Chandra isAdvanced. Learn about Enlarged Liver.
- NecrosisDr. Chandra isAdvanced. Learn about Necrosis.
- Peptic UlcerDr. Chandra isAdvanced. Learn about Peptic Ulcer.
- Volkmann ContractureDr. Chandra isAdvanced. Learn about Volkmann Contracture.
- Experienced
- Acute Interstitial PneumoniaDr. Chandra isExperienced. Learn about Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.
- Acute Kidney FailureDr. Chandra isExperienced. Learn about Acute Kidney Failure.
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Chandra isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Chandra isExperienced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Chandra isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- Alzheimer's DiseaseDr. Chandra isExperienced. Learn about Alzheimer's Disease.