Dr. Ravi Chandra, MD
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61 y/o
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Dr. Ravi Chandra, MD is a vascular surgery specialist in Ocala, FL and has been practicing for 30 years. He specializes in vascular surgery, general surgery, and more.Read his story
Surgical Specialists Of Ocala
1920 SW 20th Pl Ste 100
Ocala, FL 34471Insurance Accepted
- Accepts most major Health Plans. Please contact our office for details.
- Advantra
- Aetna
- Anthem Blue Cross
- AvMed
- Beech Street (Multiplan)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Coventry Health Care
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- Health Net
- Humana
- MultiPlan
- PHP-Physicians Health Plan
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Top Care Areas
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Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
very high
more than 99% of peers
Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
very high
more than 99% of peers
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
very high
more than 99% of peers
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Dr. Chandra's bio
This content was provided by Dr. Chandra "The team at Surgical Specialists of Ocala understands the apprehension that comes with a surgical procedure. We take our role in your care very seriously. We do not accept minimum as a level of training worthy of our patients. We operate at a level above the standard protocol required by having a team directed by Ocala's leading vascular surgeon. Dr. Ravi Chandra is the only Ocala, Florida surgeon certified by the American Board of Surgery, the American Board of Phlebology, and the American Board of Vascular Medicine as a diplomat in Endo-Vascular medicine."
Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. Chandra "Our staff and team of professionals are available to our patients five days a week. We have two Physician Assistants and one Nurse Practitioner who care for our patients on days Dr. Chandra is performing surgeries. Be assured, our team is well-trained to handle your personal care. Our compassionate staff is available to help answer your questions or find the answers you need.
As your surgeon, we take a personal approach to caring for our patients and take the time needed to listen to your concerns. Our goal is to choose the safest and least invasive procedure possible to get you back to living your life as soon as possible."
3 Specialties
- Vascular Surgery
- General Surgery
- Surgery
2 Board Certifications
- General SurgeryAccredited by: American Board of Surgery*
- PhlebologyAccredited by: The American Board of Phlebology
54 Conditions Treated
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
- Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
- Aneurysm
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Aortic Dissection
- Aortic Ectasia
- Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
- Appendix Disorders
- Arterial Occlusive Disease
- Atherosclerosis
- Atherosclerosis of Aorta
- Brachial Plexus Palsy
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Carotid Artery Stenosis
- Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Heart Disease
- Hernia
- Hypertensive Encephalopathy
- Lipomas
- Lung Cancer
- Lung Mass
- Mass
- Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
- Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
- Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
- Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
- Peripheral Arterial Dissection
- Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
- Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
- Peripheral Nerve Disorders
- Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
- Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
- Pleural Effusion
- Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
- Renal Artery Stenosis (RAS)
- Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
- Secondary Hypertension
- Spider Veins
- Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
- Thrombosis
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
- Ulcer
- Umbilical Hernia
- Varicose Veins
- Vascular Disease
- Venous Compression
- Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
- Venous Hypertension
- Venous Insufficiency
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44 Procedures
- Advanced Laparoscopic Breast Surgery
- Aortic Repair, Open or Repair of Arterial Aneurysm, Open
- Biopsy
- Carotid Artery Stent Placement
- Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
- Carotid Ultrasound
- Colon Surgery
- Comprehensive Vein Care
- Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn (incl. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy)
- Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
- Endovascular Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
- Endovascular Repair of Aorta
- Endovascular Repair of Visceral Aorta
- Endovenous Ablation of Varicose Veins
- Excision of Lipoma
- Gallbladder Surgery
- Heart Surgery
- Inguinal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
- Inguinal Hernia Repair, Open
- Laparoscopic Endocrine Surgery
- Laparoscopic Ventral Herniorrhaphy
- Laparotomy
- Lung Surgery
- Mastectomy
- Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
- Parathyroid Surgery
- Parathyroidectomy
- Partial Mastectomy
- Peripheral Artery Bypass
- Peripheral Artery Catheterization
- Phlebectomy
- Port Placements or Replacements
- Stenting
- Thoracoscopy
- Thoracotomy
- Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
- Thyroid Surgery
- Thyroidectomy
- Varicose Vein Procedure
- Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
- Vascular Surgical Procedure
- Vascular Transcatheter Embolization
- Venous Sclerotherapy
- Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
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Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for Florida.
0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- Gandhi Medical CollegeMedical School | Graduated 1981
- Osmania Medical College, Ntr University Of Health SciencesMedical School | Graduated 1980
- Gandhi HospitalInternship Hospital | Completed 1981
- INTERNAL MEDICINE SURGERYInternship Hospital | Completed 1980
- GEN SURGERY & UROLOGY EASTBOURNE DISTRICT GEN HOSPITALResidency Hospital | Completed 1982
- Jackson Mem Hosp/jackson HealthResidency Hospital | Completed 1990
- KINGS COLLEGE UNIV HOSPITAL TRAUMA, ORTHO, EMERGENCY MEDICINEResidency Hospital | Completed 1983
- Miami Children's HospitalResidency Hospital | Completed 1988
- NORTH MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL THORACIC SURGERYResidency Hospital | Completed 1985
- Southside Med CenterResidency Hospital | Completed 1993
- TRAUMA, ORTHO, AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE WEXHAM PARK HOSPITALResidency Hospital | Completed 1983
- UNITED NORWICH HOSPITAL APPOINTED CHIEF RESIDENT GENERAL SURGERYResidency Hospital | Completed 1987
- Western Reserve Care SystemResidency Hospital | Completed 1993
- MIAMI CHILDRENS HOS CARDIOVASC SURGERYFellowship Hospital | Completed 1988
- UNV OF ARKANSAS MEDICAL SCIENCEFellowship Hospital | Completed 1996
- VETERANS ADMINISTRATION MEDICAL CTR STAFF SURGEONOther Education | Completed 1995
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
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Languages Spoken
- English
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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What People Say About Dr. Ravi Chandra, MD
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I do not recommend Dr. Chandra or his Vein Center. His most recent procedures on my legs have left me a cripple.
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1Ocala, FL – Dec 10, 2017
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Dr Chandra saved my life 15 years ago. I will be forever grateful. He and his practice have done ablations and stents. His knowledge and expertise with hereditary/primary lymphedema is amazing! He sets reasonable expectations too. Thanks for all you do!
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2Ocala, fl – Nov 05, 2017
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Dont recommend this clinic to any one my mother had an procedure done and she is left with more pain that what she had before people be aware of this clinic
The doctor dont even look at you
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32Summerfield, FL – May 27, 2017
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I was referred for abdominal pain and hall bladder. I had no leg symptoms. He insisted I have vein problems and did 7 vein procedures. I had no symptoms of vein problems . I have severe pains now with worse legs since last 6 months. I was told that he can nothing more. I'm disssapointed and...Read More
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52Ocala, FL – Nov 11, 2016
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My leg are worse after he did multiple vein procedures
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52Ocala, FL – Nov 06, 2016
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Dr. Chandra accepts 17 insurance carriers
- Accepts most major Health Plans. Please contact our office for details.
- AdvantraFreedom
- AetnaAetna HMOChoice PPO
- Anthem Blue Cross
- AvMed
- Beech Street (Multiplan)
- Blue Cross Blue ShieldBlue Advantage HMOBlue Card PPOBlue ChoiceBlue CrossBlue Cross and Blue ShieldMCare HMO
- CignaCigna HMOCigna PPOGreat West Healthcare-CignaGreat West Healthcare-Cigna PPOOpen Access
- Coventry Health CareCoventry Health America
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- Health NetTricare
- HumanaChoice Care PPOTricare
- MultiPlanMultiPlan Admar PPOMultiPlan PPOPHCS Network PPO
- PHP-Physicians Health Plan
- Prudential
- UnitedHealthCareChoice Plus POSOptimum Choice HMOOptions PPOSecure HorizonsUnited Healthcare
- WellCareWellCare PPO
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