Dr. Veena Chandrakar M.D., Oncologist | Medical Oncology
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Dr. Veena Chandrakar M.D.

Oncologist | Medical Oncology

4/5(35)
21216 Northwest Freeway Suite 230 Cypress Texas, 77429
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About

Veena Chandrakar, MD, is a hematology oncologist maintaining her own private clinic in Cypress, Texas. Dr. Chandrakar is additionally an attending physician with Cypress Fairbanks Medical Center and the Methodist Willowbrook Hospital. She has over ten years of experience in her field, having graduated from St. George?s University and continuing her education with an internship at New York Methodist University. Dr. Chandrakar undertook residencies at Cornell Methodist University and Hahnemann University Hospital and completed a fellowship from MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. Author of several books and medical works, Dr. Chandrakar has triple certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine in her fields of expertise.

Education and Training

St. George's University School of Medicine medical degree 1998

Board Certification

American Board of Internal Medicine- Internal Medicine

Hematology

Medical Oncology

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Hematology

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 26 years of experience
Dr. Veena Chandrakar M.D.
Dr. Veena Chandrakar M.D.'s Expert Contributions
  • The Confusion Behind Screening Mammograms

    Mammograms are an essential part of screening for breast cancer. With early detection, breast cancer can be found at earlier stages of the disease process leading to an appropriate multidisciplinary treatment approach and potential cure. So, when do you start screening for breast cancer? This...

Areas of expertise and specialization

HematologyInternal MedicineOncology

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Moderator for breast cancer North Cypress Medical Center 2007 - 2013
  • Medical Executive Committee Memorial Hermann Cypress 2016 -

Professional Memberships

  • Indian Doctors Association of Houston  

Fellowships

  • Georgetown University Hospital Hematology and Oncology  2004

Internships

  • New York Methodist University

Fellowships

  • MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Medical Association, Texas Medical Association, American Society of Clinical Oncology,

Articles and Publications

  • Has been Published
  • Author, The Battle
  • Author, A Break in the Clouds

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Persistence, Hard Work, Dedication

Hobbies / Sports

  • Family, Friends, Traveling

Dr. Veena Chandrakar M.D.'s Practice location

21216 Northwest Freeway Suite 230 -
Cypress, Texas 77429
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New patients: 832-377-3260

27700 HIGHWAY 290 STE 400 -
CYPRESS, TX 77433
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Practice At 21216 Northwest Fwy Suite 230

21216 Northwest Fwy Suite 230 -
Cypress, TX 77429
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Patient Experience with Dr. Chandrakar


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Dr. Veena Chandrakar M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 35 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Oncologist | Medical Oncology in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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