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Arvind Chandrakantan, MD, Anesthesiology, Houston, TX

ArvindChandrakantanMD

Anesthesiology Houston, TX

Pediatric Anesthesiology

Assistant Professor, Anesthesiology, Stony Brook University SOM

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  • Office

    6621 Fannin Street
    Houston, TX 77030
    Phone+1 832-824-1000

Summary

  • Dr. Arvind Chandrakantan is an anesthesiologist based in Houston, TX, with a subspecialty in pediatric anesthesiology. He completed his medical education at Sri Ramachandra Medical College and pursued a residency in anesthesiology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Dr. Chandrakantan further specialized with a fellowship in pediatric anesthesiology at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. He also holds a Master's degree in Business Administration with a major in entrepreneurship from The Wharton School. Currently, he serves as an Associate Professor of Anesthesiology and Pediatrics at Texas Children's Hospital. His research interests include race and socioeconomic factors affecting opioid use post-pediatric surgery and the use of wearable technology in diagnosing sleep apnea. He has received several awards, including the Best Undergraduate Research Award from Peter S.A. Glass Research Evening in 2016.

Education & Training

  • The Wharton School
    The Wharton SchoolMaster's, Business Administration, Major in Entrepreneurship, 2012 - 2014
  • Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
    Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterFellowship, Pediatric Anesthesiology, 2007 - 2008
  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
    University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterResidency, Anesthesiology, 2004 - 2007
  • Dartmouth-Hitchcock/Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital
    Dartmouth-Hitchcock/Mary Hitchcock Memorial HospitalResidency, Internal Medicine, 2001 - 2004
  • Sri Ramachandra Medical College
    Sri Ramachandra Medical CollegeClass of 2000

Certifications & Licensure

  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2006 - 2025
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2010 - 2016
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2008 - 2012
  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 2009 - 2011
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 2007 - 2009
  • VT State Medical License
    VT State Medical License 2001 - 2004
  • Anesthesiology
    American Board of Anesthesiology Anesthesiology
  • Pediatric Anesthesiology
    American Board of Anesthesiology Pediatric Anesthesiology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Best Undergraduate Research Award Peter S.A. Glass Research Evening, 2016
  • 1st Place ACP/ASIM competition 2003
  • Tied for 1st place ACP/ASIM competition 2002
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Informed consent/Shared Decision Making  
    Chandrakantan A, Saunders T, Anesthesiology Clinics, 1/1/2016
  • Demonstrating value: a case study of enhanced recovery  
    Chandrakantan A, Gan TJ, Anesthesiology Clinics, 1/1/2015
  • Anesthesia considerations for rapid-onset obesity, hypoventilations, hypothalamic dysfunction, and autonomic dysfunction (ROHHAD) syndrome in children  
    Chandrakantan A, Poulton T, Paediatr Anaesth, 1/1/2013
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Possible risk factors for Post-Discharge Nausea and Vomiting in children with severe nausea and/or emesis after surgery
    Kapoor AB, Reinsel RA, Chandrakantan A, Stony Brook Research Evening, 1/1/2016
  • Effectiveness of antiemetics in post discharge nausea and vomiting
    Devendran K, Reinsel R, Chandrakantan A, Peter S.A. Glass Research Evening, Stony Brook, 1/1/2016
  • Relationship between Post discharge nausea and vomiting (PDNV) and Pain
    Jasciewicz R, Reinsel R, Chandrakantan A, Peter S.A. Glass Research Evening, Stony Brook, 1/1/2016
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Lectures

  • PBLD: Of adenoidectomies and abuse: the clinical paradox of the sick patient with nebulous care 
    Chicago, IL - 1/1/2015
  • PBLD: Neonate with delayed emergence 
    Colorado Springs, CO - 1/1/2015
  • Post discharge nausea and vomiting children, preliminary conclusions and future directions 
    1/1/2015
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Other

  • Guidelines for administering anesthesia for patients with ROHAAD 
    Chandrakantan A, European Society of Anesthesia Orphan Diseases databasel, Orphan Anesthesia online
  • Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation 
    Greenberg M, Chandrakantan A, Emedicine.com
  • Ulnar Nerve Block 
    Asaad B, Chandrakantan A, emedicine.com
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Authored Content

  • Halloween Should Include a Conversation About Toy GunsOctober 2019
  • Halloween Should Include a Conversation About Toy GunsOctober 2019
  • Anesthesiology Is in Danger of Becoming a 'Vocation of Sedationists'July 2019
  • Anesthesiology Is in Danger of Becoming a 'Vocation of Sedationists'July 2019
  • In Defense of the American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA)July 2019
  • In Defense of the American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA)July 2019
  • On the Current State of Medicine's Gender Wage GapApril 2019
  • On the Current State of Medicine's Gender Wage GapApril 2019
  • What Makes the American Society of Anesthesiology so Important?November 2018
  • What Makes the American Society of Anesthesiologists so Important?November 2018
  • What Makes the American Society of Anesthesiologists so Important?November 2018
  • If We Don’t Help Ourselves, Who Will?September 2018
  • If We Don’t Help Ourselves, Who Will?September 2018
  • If We Don’t Help Ourselves, Who Will?September 2018
  • If We Don’t Help Ourselves, Who Will?September 2018
  • Why That New Car Could Kill YouJuly 2018
  • Why That New Car Could Kill YouJuly 2018
  • Why Is There No Financial Literacy 101 for Doctors?August 2017
  • Why Is There No Financial Literacy 101 for Doctors?August 2017
  • Why Is There No Financial Literacy 101 for Doctors?August 2017
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Press Mentions

  • If We Don’t Help Ourselves, Who Will?
    If We Don’t Help Ourselves, Who Will?September 28th, 2018
  • Why That New Car Could Kill You
    Why That New Car Could Kill YouJuly 31st, 2018