Expertise in
8
conditions

Dr. Sunandana V. Chandra

Hematology | Oncology
675 N St Clair St Ste 21-100, Galter Pavilion, 
Chicago, IL 
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Expertise in
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675 N St Clair St Ste 21-100, Galter Pavilion, 
Chicago, IL 

Overview

Sunandana Chandra is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois.

Dr. Chandra is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Melanoma of the Eye, and Neuroendocrine Tumor.

Dr. Chandra is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology (Certified). She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 90 peer reviewed articles and participating in 24 clinical trials. Dr. Chandra is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution

Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine

Specialties

Hematology
Oncology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in NY

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology (Certified)

Fellowships

NYU Grossman School of Medicine
NYU Grossman School of Medicine

Hospital Affiliations

Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital
Northwestern Medicine Mchenry
Palos Community Hospital
Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

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Locations

675 N St Clair St Ste 21-100, Galter Pavilion, Chicago, IL 60611

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Chandra 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.

Metastatic Uveal Melanoma

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.

24 Clinical Trials

Phase 1/2 Study of an EZH2 Inhibitor (Tazemetostat) in Combination With Dual BRAF/MEK Inhibition in Patients With BRAF- Mutated Metastatic Melanoma Who Progressed on Prior BRAF/MEK Inhibitor Therapy
Phase 1/2 Study of an EZH2 Inhibitor (Tazemetostat) in Combination With Dual BRAF/MEK Inhibition in Patients With BRAF- Mutated Metastatic Melanoma Who Progressed on Prior BRAF/MEK Inhibitor Therapy
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: September 01, 2026
Intervention Type: Procedure, Drug
Study Drugs: Dabrafenib Mesylate, Tazemetostat Hydrobromide, Trametinib Dimethyl Sulfoxide
Study Phase: Phase 1/Phase 2
DREAMseq (Doublet, Randomized Evaluation in Advanced Melanoma Sequencing) a Phase III Trial
DREAMseq (Doublet, Randomized Evaluation in Advanced Melanoma Sequencing) a Phase III Trial
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: August 28, 2026
Intervention Type: Other, Procedure, Biological, Drug
Study Drugs: Dabrafenib Mesylate, Ipilimumab, Nivolumab, Trametinib Dimethyl Sulfoxide
Study Phase: Phase 3
Randomized Phase II/III Study of Nivolumab Plus Ipilimumab Plus Sargramostim Versus Nivolumab Plus Ipilimumab in Patients With Unresectable Stage III or Stage IV Melanoma
Randomized Phase II/III Study of Nivolumab Plus Ipilimumab Plus Sargramostim Versus Nivolumab Plus Ipilimumab in Patients With Unresectable Stage III or Stage IV Melanoma
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: August 28, 2026
Intervention Type: Procedure, Biological
Study Drugs: Ipilimumab, Nivolumab, Sargramostim
Study Phase: Phase 2/Phase 3
A Phase III Randomized Trial Comparing Physician/Patient Choice of Either High Dose Interferon or Ipilimumab to MK-3475 (Pembrolizumab) in Patients With High Risk Resected Melanoma
A Phase III Randomized Trial Comparing Physician/Patient Choice of Either High Dose Interferon or Ipilimumab to MK-3475 (Pembrolizumab) in Patients With High Risk Resected Melanoma
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: August 28, 2026
Intervention Type: Other, Procedure, Biological
Study Drugs: Ipilimumab, Pembrolizumab, Recombinant Interferon Alfa-2b
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase II Study of Talimogene Laherparepvec Followed by Talimogene Laherparepvec + Nivolumab in Refractory T Cell and NK Cell Lymphomas, Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, and Other Rare Skin Tumors
A Phase II Study of Talimogene Laherparepvec Followed by Talimogene Laherparepvec + Nivolumab in Refractory T Cell and NK Cell Lymphomas, Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, and Other Rare Skin Tumors
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: August 13, 2026
Intervention Type: Biological, Procedure, Other
Study Drugs: Nivolumab, Talimogene Laherparevec
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Phase II Randomized Study of Adjuvant Versus NeoAdjuvant Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) for Clinically Detectable Stage III-IV High-Risk Melanoma
A Phase II Randomized Study of Adjuvant Versus NeoAdjuvant Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) for Clinically Detectable Stage III-IV High-Risk Melanoma
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: August 04, 2026
Intervention Type: Procedure, Biological
Study Drug: Pembrolizumab
Study Phase: Phase 2
STAMP: Surgically Treated Adjuvant Merkel Cell Carcinoma With Pembrolizumab, a Phase III Trial
STAMP: Surgically Treated Adjuvant Merkel Cell Carcinoma With Pembrolizumab, a Phase III Trial
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: August 04, 2026
Intervention Type: Procedure, Other, Radiation, Biological
Study Drug: Pembrolizumab
Study Phase: Phase 3
Phase 2 Trial of Voyager VI (Vesicular Stomatitis Virus Expressing NIS and Human Interferon Beta, VV1), in Combination With Cemiplimab in Patients With Select Solid Tumors
Phase 2 Trial of Voyager VI (Vesicular Stomatitis Virus Expressing NIS and Human Interferon Beta, VV1), in Combination With Cemiplimab in Patients With Select Solid Tumors
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: July 08, 2026
Intervention Type: Biological
Study Drugs: VV1, Cemiplimab
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Phase II and Pilot Trial of PD-1 Blockade With Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) in Patients With Resectable or Unresectable Desmoplastic Melanoma (DM)
A Phase II and Pilot Trial of PD-1 Blockade With Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) in Patients With Resectable or Unresectable Desmoplastic Melanoma (DM)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: July 07, 2026
Intervention Type: Procedure, Biological
Study Drug: Pembrolizumab
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Phase 2 Study of Brentuximab Vedotin in Combination With Pembrolizumab in Participants With Metastatic Solid Malignancies
A Phase 2 Study of Brentuximab Vedotin in Combination With Pembrolizumab in Participants With Metastatic Solid Malignancies
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: July 06, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Brentuximab vedotin, Pembrolizumab
Study Phase: Phase 2
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90 Total Publications

Correction: Multilayer pyramid pooling self-attention for landslide detection using vision transformers.
Correction: Multilayer pyramid pooling self-attention for landslide detection using vision transformers.
Journal: Scientific reports
Published: July 23, 2026
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Is Dr. Sunandana V. Chandra a top-rated expert for Melanoma?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Sunandana V. Chandra is classified as an Elite expert for Melanoma, 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. Sunandana V. Chandra specialize in?

While Dr. Sunandana V. Chandra is a Hematology, they have specific expertise in Melanoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, and Melanoma of the Eye. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology.

Does Dr. Sunandana V. Chandra participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Sunandana V. Chandra has published 90 articles and abstracts on conditions like Melanoma. You can view a list of Dr. Sunandana V. Chandra's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

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Dr. Sunandana V. Chandra accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 866-587-4322 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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