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Dr. Rajiv K. Chander, MD
Vascular Surgeon | Vascular Surgery
1190 5TH AVE NEW YORK NY, 10029About
Dr. Rajiv Chander is a vascular surgeon practicing in Edison, NJ. Dr. Chander specializes in disorders relating to the arterial, venous and lymphatic systems. As a vascular surgeon, Dr. Chander diagnoses and treats vascular diseases and performs vasular surgeries. Common conditions that a vascular surgeon treats are aneurysms, atherosclerosis and varicose veins. Vascular specialists might also treat trauma, venous ulcers, poor leg circulation, peripheral arterial disease and other vascular-related issues.
Education and Training
Ross University School of Medicine Medical Degree 0
Board Certification
American Board of Surgery
Provider Details
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Dr. Rajiv K. Chander, MD's Expert Contributions
How long do you stay in the hospital after varicose vein ablation?
Procedure done in office . No hospital stay required READ MORE
Is vein ablation dangerous?
Ablations are not dangerous, common side effects are redness around the wound. READ MORE
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Catheter-directed thrombolysis for acute superior mesentery artery occlusion: a case report with long-term clinical follow-up.
- Combined laparoscopy and transabdominal endoscopy: Case report of dislodged oesophageal stent retrieval.
- A novel repair of a perineal hernia with long-term follow-up.
- Recanalization of failed autogenous conduit utilizing laser revascularization.
Areas of expertise and specialization
Fellowships
- University of Maryland
Fellowships
- University of Maryland
Dr. Rajiv K. Chander, MD's Practice location
Practice At 23 Bennington Dr
23 Bennington Dr -Edison, NJ 08820Get Direction
Saint Joseph’s Medical Practice, PC
69 S Broadway -Yonkers, NY 10701Get Direction
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Get to know Vascular Surgeon Dr. Rajiv K. Chander, who serves patients in Yonkers, New York.
A determined vascular surgeon, Dr. Chander is in practice at Saint Joseph’s Medical Practice, PC in Yonkers, New York.
With a broad educational background, he received dual undergraduate degrees in Biochemistry and Chemistry from Rutgers University, and earned his medical degree from the Ross University School of Medicine. He completed his residency in general surgery at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and his fellowship in vascular surgery at the University of Maryland.
As a testament of his continued education, the doctor is board-certified in vascular surgery and general surgery by the American Board of Surgery (ABS). The ABS is an independent, non-profit organization located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, founded for the purpose of certifying surgeons who have met a defined standard of education, training, and knowledge.
Vascular surgery is a surgical subspecialty in which diseases of the vascular system, including the arteries, veins, and lymphatic circulation, are managed by medical therapy, minimally invasive catheter procedures, and surgical reconstruction. A vascular surgeon diagnoses, treats, and manages conditions in the arteries and veins, also called the blood vessels. These specialists treat a range of health problems, from spider and varicose veins to life-threatening aneurysms, and can help patients manage chronic conditions throughout their lives.
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