Ankur Chandra, MD
Contact
- Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines
Specialties
- Vascular Surgery
Expertise
- Vascular Surgery
Hospital Affiliations
Languages
- English
Specialties
- Vascular Surgery
Biography
As a vascular surgeon, Ankur Chandra, MD, has expertise in open and endovascular treatment of complex aortic and carotid artery disease, as well as endovascular treatment of all aspects of peripheral artery disease (PAD). In addition, he treats the full spectrum of venous disorders, including varicose veins and deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
Dr. Chandra’s research is focused on biomedical engineering and novel medical device design. He is also a patent holder for new device concepts and is continuously focused on the design of new devices.
He believes that optimal care is delivered through a strong patient-surgeon partnership, with the goal of providing treatment based on patients’ personal priorities and beliefs.
Outside of the office, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two young children. He also likes to fish and brew beer.
Board Certifications
- American Board of Surgery, Vascular Surgery, 2011
Medical Education
- Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, MD, 2001
Residencies
- University of California, San Diego, General Surgery, 2008
Fellowships
- University of California, Los Angeles, Vascular Surgery, 2010
Publications
- See a listing of Ankur Chandra's publications on PubMed, a service of the National Library of Medicine.
- PubMed is a third-party website with no affiliation with Scripps Health.