Dr. Leon H Chandler MD
Pain Management Specialist | Interventional Pain Medicine
4100 Lake Otis Pkwy Suite 216 Anchorage AK, 99508About
Dr. Leon Chandler practices Pain Medicine in Anchorage, AK. Pain medicine is concerned with the prevention of pain, and the evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of patients experiencing pain. Pain medicine physicians use a broad-based approach to treat all pain disorders, ranging from pain as a symptom of disease to pain as the primary disease. Dr. Chandler serves as a consultant to other physicians but is often the principal treating physician, providing care at various levels; such as treating the patient directly, prescribing medication, prescribing rehabilitative services, performing pain relieving procedures, counseling patients and families, directing a multidisciplinary team, coordinating care with other healthcare providers, and providing consultative services.
Education and Training
Indiana University School of Medicine 1967
University of Cambridge School of Clinical Medicine 1963
Provider Details
Dr. Leon H Chandler MD's Practice location
Dr. Leon H Chandler MD's reviews
Write ReviewPatient Experience with Dr. Chandler
Recommended Articles
- What Is Shingles?
What are shingles?Shingles is a painful rash in the skin caused by the chicken pox virus, varicella-zoster. This skin condition usually appears in the form of a band, strip, or a small area in the body. Shingles is sometimes referred to as herpes zoster. ...
- How Long Does Weed Stay in Your System?
Reasons Why Marijuana Remains IllegalOne of the main reasons why weed remains illegal is the adverse side effects it gives to its users. Whether you use a one hitter weed pipe, roll up a joint, or take a hit from a bong, you may experience dizziness and a sense of paranoia.Many people are under the...
- Aleve vs. Ibuprofen
OverviewAleve and ibuprofen are both nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) that have similar effects, but with important differences as well. Ibuprofen is an NSAID that is available under many brand names. The most common brands of ibuprofen are Advil and Motrin. Aleve, on the other hand,...
- Round and Yellow M 66 Pill
M 66 PillThis pill is round and yellow in color with an imprint of “M 66”. It has been identified as meloxicam 7.5 mg, which is used for the treatment of inflammatory conditions, fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and tendonitis.Under the Controlled Substances Act, meloxicam is...
- Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy - Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
What is Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy?Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is also medically termed as reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome (RSD). This is a condition which often leads to chronic pain in which high levels of nerve impulses are sent to the affected area. There are studies that...
- IP 466 White Pill
IntroductionThe IP 466 pill is a capsule-shaped white pill, which has been identified to contain ibuprofen in the strength of 800 mg. This medicine is supplied by Amneal Pharmaceuticals.The pill is 19 mm in size and is made available either over-the-counter or through prescription. Doctors usually...
Nearby Providers
- Dr. John Thomas Grissom M.D.4100 Lake Otis Pkwy Anchorage AK 99508
- Dr. Susan Bertrand MD4100 Lake Otis Pkwy Anchorage AK 99508
- Dr. Teresa Cherry MD3300 PROVIDENCE DR ANCHORAGE AK 99508
- Dr. Cynthia Kahn MD4951 BUSINESS PARK BLVD ANCHORAGE AK 99503
- Dr. Lawrence A Kropp M.D.2751 Debarr Rd Anchorage AK 99508
- Dr. Gary L Child DO4100 Lake Otis Pkwy Anchorage AK 99508