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Department of Otolaryngology: |
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Rick Chandra, MD
Education: Fellowship: Rhinology and Sinus Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Philadelphia, PA (2002-3)
Residency: Northwestern University, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Chicago, IL (1998-2002)
Internship: Northwestern University, Department of Surgery, Chicago, IL (1997-8)
Doctor of Medicine, Magna Cum Laude, 1997: University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD (1993-7)
Bachelor of Science, Summa Cum Laude, 1993; Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech), Blacksburg, VA (1989-93)
University Appointments: Assistant Professor, Director-Division of Nasal and Sinus Disorders, University of Tennessee, Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Memphis, TN (2003-present)
Lecturer: University of Pennsylvania, Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Philadelphia, PA (2002-3)
Certification and Licensure: Diplomat, American Board of Otolaryngology Physician and Surgeon, Tennessee: (2003- )
Medical Physician and Surgeon,
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: (2001-)
Hospital Privileges: Methodist-LeBonheur Healthcare Network Baptist Healthcare Network University of Tennessee Bowld Medical Center VA Medical Center, Memphis, TN Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA (2002-3) Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA (2002-3)
Publications: Book Chapters Chandra RK, Conley DB, Kern RC. Chronic Sinusits: Role of Rhinoscopy and Surgery. In Patterson’s Allergic Diseases, 6th Edition. Lippincott, Williams, and Wilkins, Philadelphia 2002, pp. 773-784.
Chandra RK, Kennedy DW. Sinus Infections. In Peterson’s Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 2nd Edition. B.C. Decker, Hamilton, Ontario. In press.
Wein RO, Chandra RK, Weber R. Head and Neck Diseases. In Schwartz Principles of Surgery , 8th Edition, McGraw-Hill/Appleton & Lange, New York, NY. In press.
Chandra RK, Kern RC. Advantages and Disadvantages of Topical Packing in ESS. In Current Opinion in Otolaryngology, 12.1, Lippincott, Williams, and Wilkins, London 2004. Publication expected February, 2004.
Journal Publications Chandra RK Haines GK, Bentz BG, Shah P, Robinson AM, Radosevich JA. Expression of NOS3 in Reflux-Induced Esophageal Lesions. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2001; 124:442-7.
Chandra RK, Maddalozzo JM, Kovarik P. Histological Characterization of the Thyroglossal Tract: Implications for Surgical Management. Laryngoscope 2001;111:1002-5.
Chandra RK, Kern RC, Ruggiero SL. CPC: Recurrent Lingual Swelling in an Adult Patient. J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2001;59:908-12.
Chandra RK, Gerber ME, Holinger LD. Histologic Insight into the Pathogenesis of Severe Laryngomalacia. Int J Pediatr Otolaryngol 2001;61:31-8.
Bentz BG, Chandra RK, Haines GK, Robinson AM, Shah P, Radosevich JA. The Role of Nitric Oxide in Apoptosis During Head & Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma Development. Am J Otolaryngol 2002;23:4-11.
Kern RC, Chandra RK. Infected Thyroglossal Duct Cyst or "the President’s Syndrome" (Lingual Abscess). J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2001;59:1512.
Chandra RK, Bentz BG, Haines GK, Robinson AM, Radosevich JA. Expression of Glutathione s-Transferase p in Benign Mucosa, Barrett’s Metaplasia, and Adenocarcinoma of the Esophagus. Head Neck 2002;24:575-81.
Bentz BG, Chandra RK, Haines GK, Robinson AM, Radosevich JA. Endogenous or Exogenous Nitric Oxide Exposure Causes DNA Damage in Cancer. J Invest Med 2001; 49:196A.
Chandra RK, Bentz BG, Haines GK, Shah P, Robinson AM, Radosevich JA. Expression of Nitric Oxide Synthase Type 3 in Gastric Mucosa, Metaplasia, and Adenocarcinoma . J Invest Med 2001;49:280A.
Siegel G, Chandra RK. Laser Office Ventilation of Ears with Insertion of Tubes. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2002;127:60-6.
Chandra RK, Bentz BG, Wiet RJ, Haines GK, Radosevich JA. Cyclin A Expression in Acoustic Neuromas. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2002;127:P100-1.
Aquino BF, Chandra RK, Haines GK, Micco AG. Neuroendocrine Adenoma of the Middle Ear. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2002;127:477-9.
Chandra RK, Conley DB, Kern RC. The Effect of FloSeal on Mucosal Healing After ESS: A Comparison to Thrombin-Soaked Gelatin Foam. Am J Rhinol 2003;17:51-55.
Chandra RK, Palmer JN, Feldman M, Wolfe SG, Kennedy DW. Endoscopic Management of Sino-Nasal Tumors. Skull Base: An Interdisciplinary Approach 2003;13(supplement):9. Chandra RK, Palmer JN, Tangsujarittham T, Kennedy DW. Factors Associated with Frontal Sinusotomy Failure. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2003;13:P145.
Mouadeb DA, Chandra R, Kennedy D, Feldman M. Sinonasal Paraganglioma: Endoscopic Resection with four year follow-up. Head Neck. In press.
Chandra RK, Schlosser R, Kennedy DW. Use of the 70-degree Diamond Burr in Endoscopic Frontal Sinusotomy. Laryngoscope. In press.
Honors and Awards: Triological Society Resident Research Award / Travel Award (2002) Goldberg Family Charitable Trust Research Grant (2001) American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery Resident Travel Award (2001) Central Society for Clinical Research Midwest Trainee Investigator Award (2001) Triological Society Resident Research Award / Travel Award (2001) American Academy of Pediatrics Resident Research Award - 3rd Place (2000) National Dean’s List Alpha Omega Alpha Commonwealth Scholar, State of Virginia Phi Beta Kappa
Professional Activities: Assistant Residency Program Director, University of Tennessee Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Committee on Undergraduate Medical Education (Curriculum Committee), University of Tennessee School of Medicine Memphis Society of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery American Rhinologic Society American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery Doody Book Reviewer’s Club: 2 reviews appearing in print publication Alpha Omega Alpha – Beta Chapter Secretary (1996)
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