Dr. Veena Chandrakar M.D.
Oncologist | Medical Oncology
21216 Northwest Freeway Suite 230 Cypress Texas, 77429About
Veena Chandrakar, MD, is a hematology oncologist maintaining her own private clinic in Cypress, Texas. Dr. Chandrakar is additionally an attending physician with Cypress Fairbanks Medical Center and the Methodist Willowbrook Hospital. She has over ten years of experience in her field, having graduated from St. George?s University and continuing her education with an internship at New York Methodist University. Dr. Chandrakar undertook residencies at Cornell Methodist University and Hahnemann University Hospital and completed a fellowship from MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. Author of several books and medical works, Dr. Chandrakar has triple certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine in her fields of expertise.
Education and Training
St. George's University School of Medicine medical degree 1998
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine- Internal Medicine
Hematology
Medical Oncology
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Hematology
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Dr. Veena Chandrakar M.D.'s Expert Contributions
The Confusion Behind Screening Mammograms
Mammograms are an essential part of screening for breast cancer. With early detection, breast cancer can be found at earlier stages of the disease process leading to an appropriate multidisciplinary treatment approach and potential cure. So, when do you start screening for breast cancer? This...
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Moderator for breast cancer North Cypress Medical Center 2007 - 2013
- Medical Executive Committee Memorial Hermann Cypress 2016 -
Professional Memberships
- Indian Doctors Association of Houston
Fellowships
- Georgetown University Hospital Hematology and Oncology 2004
Internships
- New York Methodist University
Fellowships
- MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Professional Society Memberships
- American Medical Association, Texas Medical Association, American Society of Clinical Oncology,
Articles and Publications
- Has been Published
- Author, The Battle
- Author, A Break in the Clouds
What do you attribute your success to?
- Persistence, Hard Work, Dedication
Hobbies / Sports
- Family, Friends, Traveling
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