Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Leadership Positions
Certification
Podiatric Licenses
Affiliations
Passed Boards
Poster/Manuscript Presentations
Publications
Educational Courses
Timeline
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Amar Chandra

Amar Chandra

Austin,TX

Summary

Dedicated, compassionate, and highly motivated foot and ankle surgeon with a team-spirited attitude. Committed to delivering the highest quality of care to each and every patient. Extensive training and experience gained through residency and fellowship encompassing all aspects of foot and ankle surgery with a special interest in reconstruction and trauma.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Podiatrist (Surgery Rearfoot/Ankle)

Veterans Affairs
12.2023 - Current
  • Central Texas Veterans Health Care System
  • Provided compassionate care through conservative and surgical means to veterans throughout the Temple and Austin regions
  • Treated a wide spectrum of pathologies ranging from high-risk foot care to complex foot and ankle deformities and trauma
  • Actively involved in amputation prevention through weekly LEAP and wound care clinics
  • Attending faculty for residents of the Baylor Scott and White Podiatry Residency program with regular engagement in the clinical and surgical setting

Fellow (Graduation 07/2023)

Washington Orthopaedic Center
08.2022 - 07.2023
  • Fellow physician of the Advanced Foot and Ankle Reconstructive Surgical Fellowship at the Washington Orthopaedic Center
  • Efficiently diagnosed and managed complex foot and ankle conditions in the setting of a busy multi-provider orthopedic practice
  • Provided surgical management for a variety of foot and ankle pathologies including congenital and acquired deformities, post-traumatic conditions, and trauma
  • Actively participated in journal clubs and case reviews with local and national podiatric associations and fellowship programs
  • Active involvement in research including the presentation and publishing of scientific articles and posters

Resident (Graduation 06/2022)

Grant Medical Center
07.2019 - 06.2022

Education

D.P.M. - Podiatric Medicine And Surgery

William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine
North Chicago, IL
05.2019

Bachelor of Science - Biology

University of Oklahoma
Norman, Oklahoma
05.2014

Skills

  • Pediatric and Adult Reconstructive Surgery
  • Total Ankle Replacement
  • Arthroscopy
  • Foot and Ankle Trauma Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Wound Care

Leadership Positions

Grant Medical Center

  • Chief Resident (2021-2022)
  • Externship Coordinator (2020-2021)

Certification

  • ABFAS: Board qualified in Foot Surgery
  • ABFAS: Board Qualified in Reconstructive Rearfoot and Ankle Surgery

Podiatric Licenses

  • Texas (Active)
  • Washington (Previous)
  • Ohio (Previous)

Affiliations

  • Ohio Foot and Ankle Medical Association, 2019 - 2022
  • American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, 2015 - Present
  • American Podiatric Medical Association, 2015 - Present

Passed Boards

APMLE

  • Part I, Part II, and Part III

Poster/Manuscript Presentations

  • Chandra A, Houng B, Dujela M. Posterior Ankle Impingement Due to Hypertrophic, Low-Lying Flexor Hallucis Longus Muscle: A Literature Review and Case Report. Annual Scientific Conference, ACFAS, Los Angeles, CA, 2023
  • Chandra A, Nguyen K, Mendicino R. Case Report: Tibial Malunion Correction Utilizing a Percutaneous Osteotomy and Multiplanar External Fixator, Annual Scientific Conference, ACFAS. Austin, TX. 2022
  • Nguyen K, Chandra A, Barron I. Encapsulated Hematoma Following Hallux Amputation. Case Report & Review of the Literature, Annual Scientific Conference, ACFAS. Austin, TX. 2022
  • Chandra A, Consul D, Thompson M, Nguyen K, Philbin T. Fusion Rates Following First Metatarsophalangeal Joint Arthrodesis Using a Dynamic Nitinol Staple-Plate Construct, Minimum 1-Year Follow-Up. AOFAS Annual Meeting. Charlotte, NC. 2021
  • Stone R, Dao T, Chandra A, Figas S, Logan D, Strakowski J. Deep Peroneal Nerve Entrapment Diagnosed by Musculoskeletal Ultrasound After Ankle Arthrodesis with an Anterior Ankle Alate: A Case Report. Annual Scientific Conference, ACFAS. Las Vegas, NV. 2021
  • Lee J, Chandra A, Law R, Holmes T. Chondroplasty of the First Metatarsophalangeal Joint as a Joint Salvage Procedure – A Case Report. Northeast Ohio Academy of Podiatric Medicine Fall Seminar. Cleveland, OH. 2019

Publications

  • Casciato D, Chandra A, Nguyen K, Starcher N, Thompson J, Mendicino R, Taylor B. Correlation of Lisfranc Injuries With Regional Bone Density. JFAS, 2022
  • Chandra A, Barron I. Traumatic Amputation: Healing the Acute Lawn Mower Injury- A Case Report. FASTRAC, 2022
  • Casciato D, Thompson J, Yancovitz S, Chandra A, Prissel M, Hyer CF. Research Activity Among Foot and Ankle Surgery Fellows: A Systematic Review. JFAS, 2021
  • Nguyen K, Chandra A, Barron I. Encapsulated Hematoma Following Hallux Amputation: Case Report & Review of Literature. FASTRAC, 2021
  • Stone R, Dao T, Chandra A, Figas S, Mohiuddin S, Logan D, Strakowski J. Deep Peroneal Neuropathy Diagnosed by Musculoskeletal Ultrasound after Ankle Arthrodesis with an Anterior Plate: A Case Report. FASTRAC, 2021

Educational Courses

  • Resident Lab: Foot and Ankle Arthroscopy Course led by Dr. Christopher Hyer, Columbus, OH, 2019
  • Resident Lab: Integra External Fixation and Panta Nail TTC, Columbus, OH, 2019
  • Resident Lab: NovaStep FusionFrame External Fixation & PECA Minimally Invasive Percutaneous Bunionectomy, Columbus, OH, 2020
  • Resident Lab: Salto Talaris and XT Revision Total Ankle Replacement Course, Columbus, OH, 2020
  • Resident Lab: Cadence Total Ankle Replacement and Panta 2 Nailing System, Columbus, OH, 2021
  • Resident Lab: Stryker T2 Charcot Nailing System, Columbus, OH, 2021
  • American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons Arthroscopy Course, Chicago, IL, 2021
  • Orthofix Complex Charcot Solutions Course, Fort Worth, TX, 2021
  • Resident Lab: Stryker Ankle Fracture and Arthrodesis Plating System led by Dr. Jordan Grossman, Columbus, OH, 2021
  • Resident Lab: Integra Lower Extremity Flaps for Complex Wound Management led by Dr. Edgardo Rodriguez, Columbus, OH, 2022
  • Orthofix Charcot Course, Dallas, TX, 2022
  • Paragon Foot and Ankle Fellows Course held in Denver, CO, 2022
  • Stryker Foot and Ankle Fellows Course held in Austin, TX, 2023

Timeline

Podiatrist (Surgery Rearfoot/Ankle)

Veterans Affairs
12.2023 - Current

Fellow (Graduation 07/2023)

Washington Orthopaedic Center
08.2022 - 07.2023

Resident (Graduation 06/2022)

Grant Medical Center
07.2019 - 06.2022

D.P.M. - Podiatric Medicine And Surgery

William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine

Bachelor of Science - Biology

University of Oklahoma
Amar Chandra