Dr. Sheela Chandra MD
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
110 Player Oaks Place Woodlands Texas, 77382About
Sheela Chandra, MD, works at the Kelsey-Seybold Clinic in Houston and The Woodlands, Texas. Her clinical interests include colon cancer screening, biliary and pancreatic disorders including ERCP's and inflammatory bowel disease. After completing her medical degree and internship in India, Dr. Chandra came to Illinois for her residency and fellowship. With Kelsey-Seybold since 2008, she is also a member of many American gastroenterological societies.
Education and Training
Bangalore Medical College
Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute 1994
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine- Gastroenterology
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Local Public Speaking -
Treatments
- Anemia
- Hiatal Hernia
- Acid Reflux
- Colon Cancer
- Colon Polyps
- Indigestion
- Diverticulosis
- Pain
- Hernia
- Vascular Disease
Internships
- Bangalore Medical College
Fellowships
- John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County
Professional Society Memberships
- American Gastroenterology Association, American College of Gastroenterology, American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Articles and Publications
- Has Published Articles
What do you attribute your success to?
Solid Patient Care
Hobbies / Sports
- Swimming, Reading
Favorite professional publications
- American Society of Gastroenterology Journal
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