Dr. Venita Chandra

Professor

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Biography

Venita Chandra is a board-certified vascular surgeon specializing in advanced techniques for treating aortic aneurysmal disease and peripheral vascular disease. She focuses on critical limb ischemia, advanced endovascular surgery techniques, and limb salvage. Her clinical expertise encompasses a range of vascular conditions including thoracic aortic aneurysms, carotid artery diseases, diabetic foot ulcers, and aortic dissection. Dr. Chandra is actively involved in education, serving as the Medical Student Clerkship Director for Stanford Vascular Surgery and has held leadership roles, including Program Director of the Stanford Vascular Surgery Residency Fellowship since 2020. She is a member of several distinguished professional organizations and has received multiple awards for her teaching excellence. Dr. Chandra received her medical degree from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine and completed her residency and fellowship at Stanford University.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Professor

— Present

Stanford University • Palo Alto, CA

Clinical Professor of Surgery specializing in vascular surgery, also serves in various educational and administrative roles.

Awards

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Excellence in Teaching Award

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Glasgow-Rubin Achievement Award

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Inductee

Patents

Dynamic Adjustable Support Devices

US8986188 B2 2015-03-24

Patent related to dynamic adjustable support devices, co-authored by Venita Chandra.

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.