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Alvin Chandra, MD, Cardiology, Dallas, TX

AlvinChandraMDFACC(He/Him)

Cardiology Dallas, TX

Echocardiography, Cardiothoracic Imaging, Non-Invasive Cardiology

Assistant Professor

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  • Office

    6201 Harry Hines Blvd
    Dallas, TX 75235
    Phone+1 214-633-5555
    Fax+1 214-645-2615

Summary

  • Dr. Alvin Chandra is a cardiologist in Dallas, TX and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including William P. Clements, Jr. University Hospital, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, and Parkland Health & Hospital System. He received his medical degree from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and has been in practice 5 years. He also speaks multiple languages, including Indonesian. He specializes in echocardiography, cardiothoracic imaging, and cardio-oncology.

Education & Training

  • Brigham and Women's Hospital
    Brigham and Women's HospitalFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 2017 - 2019
  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
    University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 2015 - 2018
  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
    University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 2012 - 2015
  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
    University of Texas Southwestern Medical SchoolClass of 2012
  • University of Texas at Austin
    University of Texas at AustinBS, Biology, Summa Cum Laude, 2004 - 2008
  • University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School
    University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical SchoolB.S., Biology, concentration in Neurobiology, with Highest Honors, 2004 - 2008

Certifications & Licensure

  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2015 - 2026
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 2017 - 2020
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Disease

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Best Research Article by a UT Southwestern Internal Medicine Resident UT Southwestern, 2015
  • Dean’s Honored Graduate from College of Natural Sciences University of Texas at Austin, 2008
  • Dean�s Honored Graduate College of Natural Sciences of UT Austin, 2008

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Effects of Sacubitril/Valsartan on Physical and Social Activity Limitations in Patients with Heart Failure  
    Milton Packer, Alvin Chandra, Akshay S. Desai, Martin P Lefkowitz, Martin P. Lefkowitz, Milton Packer, Michael R. Zile, Scot D. Solomon, Michael R Zile, Alvin Chandra,..., JAMA
  • Effects of Sacubitril/Valsartan on Physical and Social Activity Limitations in Patients With Heart Failure: A Secondary Analysis of the PARADIGM-HF Trial  
    Chandra A, Lewis EF, Claggett BL, Desai AS, Packer M, Zile MR, Swedberg K, Rouleau JL, Shi VC, Lefkowitz MP, Katova T, McMurray JJV, Solomon SD, JAMA Cardiol, 1/4/2018
  • Regional Fat Distribution and Blood Pressure Level and Variability: The Dallas Heart Study  
    Yano Y, Vongpatanasin W, Ayers C, Turer A, Chandra A, Carnethon MR, Greenland P, de Lemos JA, Neeland IJ, Hypertension, 1/1/2016
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Abstracts/Posters

  • Retinal Vessel Calibers and Long-Term Alterations in Cardiac Structure and Function: The Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC) Study.
    Chandra A, Seidelmann SB, Claggett BL, Klein BE, Klein R, Shah AM, Solomon SD, American College of Cardiology Scientific Sessions, Orlando, FL, 1/1/2018
  • Impact of Temporal Changes in Body Fat Distribution on Blood Pressure and Hypertension: Observations From the Dallas Heart Study.
    Chandra A, Ayers C, Neeland I, AHA Scientific Sessions, Anaheim, CA, 1/1/2017
  • Bleeding Risk in Patients With Cirrhosis Undergoing Transesophageal Echocardiography: 6-Year Experience From Parkland Memorial Hospital.
    Chandra A, Chen TC, Tang Z, Matulevicius S, Das S, Agrawal D, AHA Scientific Sessions, Anaheim, CA, 1/1/2017
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Lectures

  • The Effects of Sacubitril/Valsartan on Physical and Social Activity Limitations in Heart Failure Patients: PARADIGM-HF. 
    Grapevine, TX - 1/16/2017
  • The Relationship Between BMI and Incident Hypertension is Selectively Associated with Visceral Adipose Tissue: Observations From the Dallas Heart Study. 
    Dallas, TX - 1/16/2013

Press Mentions

  • HFrEF Risk Higher Among Men, Black Adults
    HFrEF Risk Higher Among Men, Black AdultsJanuary 24th, 2022
  • Sacubitril/Valsartan Reduces Physical and Social Limitations in Heart Failure Patients
    Sacubitril/Valsartan Reduces Physical and Social Limitations in Heart Failure PatientsApril 6th, 2018

Other Languages

  • Indonesian