James P. Chandler, MD
Neurological Surgery
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Office Phone:
312-695-8143
Website:
http://www.braintumorinstitute.org
Office Hours:
- Wednesday:1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Thursday:9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Clinical Interests
Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Spinal Stenosis Surgery, Spinal Disorders, Pituitary Tumors, Acoustic Neuroma, Cervical Disc Disease, Cervical Spine Disorders, Brain Tumors, Gamma Knife, Neuro-Oncology, General Neurosurgery, Head Trauma, Endoscopic Sinus Surgery, Spinal Surgery, Spinal Trauma, Skull Base Surgery, Radiosurgery, Traumatic Brain Injury, Spinal Infections
Education and Training
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Medical Education: |
University of Maryland School of Medicine 1990 |
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Residency: |
Northwestern Mcgaw / Northwestern Memorial Hospital |
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Fellowship: |
Sao Paulo Neurological Institute (Brazil) George Washington University Hospital |
Board Certification
Neurological Surgery
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Biography
Dr. Chandler is the surgical director of neuro-oncology at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and a professor in the department of Neurological Surgery and Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at Northwestern University Medical School.
Dr. Chandler received his undergraduate degree in neurobiology at the University of California at Berkeley and his medical degree from the University of Maryland Medical School in Baltimore.
He completed his residency in neurological surgery at Northwestern University Medical School and completed fellowships in cranial base and microvascular surgery at the George Washington Neurological Institute in Washington, D.C., and at the Institute Neurosurgery Sao Paulo (Brazil).
He is board certified in neurological surgery. Dr. Chandler performs the majority of brain tumor operations at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and has a strong interest in the evolving role of Gamma Knife radiosurgery as an alternative or adjunct to conventional surgery. He has an international reputation for his pioneering work in the areas of endoscopic cranial base surgery. He has authored numerous journal articles and book chapters.
Dr. Chandler received his undergraduate degree in neurobiology at the University of California at Berkeley and his medical degree from the University of Maryland Medical School in Baltimore.
He completed his residency in neurological surgery at Northwestern University Medical School and completed fellowships in cranial base and microvascular surgery at the George Washington Neurological Institute in Washington, D.C., and at the Institute Neurosurgery Sao Paulo (Brazil).
He is board certified in neurological surgery. Dr. Chandler performs the majority of brain tumor operations at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and has a strong interest in the evolving role of Gamma Knife radiosurgery as an alternative or adjunct to conventional surgery. He has an international reputation for his pioneering work in the areas of endoscopic cranial base surgery. He has authored numerous journal articles and book chapters.
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