Heart specialists
Michael S. Chandra, MD, FACC, FACP
Practicing in Cedar Rapids since 2000
Degrees
- M.B., B.S., Assam Medical College, Assam, India
- D.S.M., Fiji School of Medicine, Suva Fiji
- Xavier College, Fiji Islands
Training
- Internal Medicine Residency: Creighton University School of Medicine, Omaha
- Cardiology Fellowship: University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City
Board Certified In
- Internal Medicine
- Cardiovascular Diseases
Awards / Accomplishments
- Fellow, American College of Cardiology (F.A.C.C.)
- Fellow, American College of Physicians (F.A.C.P.)
- Fellow, American Heart Associate (F.A.H.A.)
- Fellow, American College of Chest Physicians (F.C.C.P.)
- Fellow, American College of Angiology (F.A.C.A.)
- Fellow, International College of Angiology (F.I.C.A.)
- Fellow, American College of International Physicians (F.A.C.I.P.)
Special Interest and Skill Areas in Cardiology
- International Cardiovascular Health
- Patient Education
Personal Interests
Dr. Chandra is instrumental in establishing world-class tertiary healthcare services in Fijian, South Pacific. He enjoys spending time with his wife and children, traveling, gardening and reading.
"My focus is on listening to my patient's concerns, explaining and taking time to educate them about their heart care needs. I thoroughly enjoy providing education to my patient so we can establish a great physician/patient relationship."
