
James P. Chandler, MD

Primary Specialty
Neurosurgical Oncology
Secondary Specialty
- Neurological Surgery
- Skull Base Surgery
Insurance
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Practice Focus Areas
- Benign Brain Tumor
- Glioma
- Malignant Brain Tumor
- Pituitary Disorders
- Skull Base Surgery
- Spine Surgery
- Stereotactic Radiosurgery
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
Education
- Medical Education:
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MD, University of Maryland School of Medicine - 1990
- Residency:
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McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 1996
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Board Certifications
- American Board of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery (Certified)
Faculty Profile
Professor, Feinberg School of MedicinePractice Groups and Affiliations
- Medical Group:
- Northwestern Medical Group
- Alignment Category:
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Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
- On Medical Staff At:
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Central DuPage HospitalDelnor HospitalHuntley HospitalMcHenry HospitalNorthwestern Lake Forest HospitalNorthwestern Memorial HospitalWoodstock Hospital
Ratings and Reviews
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Reviews from Patients
Reviews from Patients
March 24, 2022
5.0 star star star star starBecause of the high quality care I received While I was being diagnosed with a brain tumor and then my time at the hospital before and after surgery and then the excellent follow up that I have received since a very successive surgical procedure to remove a large brain tumor.
January 27, 2022
5.0 star star star star starDr. Chandler has the ability to calm your nerves, and speak to you directly and sincerely. He is open to questions and comments, and displays an incredible amount of knowledge about the subject at hand.
January 10, 2022
4.0 star star star star star_borderDr. Chandler was nice and all dress up, he even looked very professional during the visit. He might of been in a hurry, but he should slow down and, we are all wearing masks, so the patients can hear and understand what he's telling them. I still would highly recommend Dr. Chandler to anyone who is in need of this type of Doctor, For sure!!
October 14, 2021
0.0 star_border star_border star_border star_border star_borderThe resident was thorough, knowledgeable, and empathetic. Dr. Chandler was in for a minute if I’m being generous, stood over me the whole time and told me I wasn’t having the symptoms I had just reported to the resident and written on my intake form. He didn’t examine me in any way or ask me any questions, and then left. Didn’t address any of the concerns the resident had shared with me prior to Dr. Chandler entering the exam room. Or the concerns on my MRI report. Absolutely horrible interpersonal skills, unless it’s his intent to be dismissive and condescending without listening to his patients.
June 03, 2021
5.0 star star star star starDid not look at scans prior to our return appointment time. We had to advise them new scans were in the system and we waited while he reviewed. Making us one hour late for neurology appointment in same location
May 07, 2021
5.0 star star star star starDr. Chandler is wonderful. I'm very glad that he was recommended to me by another wonderful doctor at NMH (Seema Singhal). I would recommend him HIGHLY!! P.S. Not only is he a good doctor...he has a great sense of humor!!
April 30, 2021
5.0 star star star star starHe is wonderful. Very calm with great bedside manner and is very experienced. He was able to treat my more complicated case and any complication that may have come up. I am in great hands under his care and couldn’t ask for more. My family and I will be forever grateful!
April 16, 2021
5.0 star star star star starWonderful manners. I asked every single question I wanted; he explained and I never felt rushed. His knowledge put me, as well as, my husband at ease. When I did a background check on him, his credentials and talking with him you would expect a older man. We most certainly will refer him to our friends and family.
March 25, 2021
5.0 star star star star starHonest about positive and negative surgical outcomes, but in a rational, logical way that put me at ease. Dr. Chandler also has an awesome (and subtle) sense of humor and made me laugh at a somewhat grim situation. To me that’s priceless.
March 18, 2021
5.0 star star star star starHe is a BLESSING and so AMAZING!!! He truly knows what he’s doing and treats you with such kindness and is very patience with all my questions and concerns he is so kind and helpful. Truly an amazing Doctor and an unbelievable human being!
Disclosures
James P. Chandler, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2021.
External Professional Relationships
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