Tara Chandran, DO
Breast Surgeon
About Tara Chandran, DO
Tara Chandran, DO, is a board-certified general surgeon with specialized fellowship training in breast surgery. She completed her medical degree at Touro University California, followed by a residency at Henry Ford Macomb and a breast surgical oncology fellowship at the University of Kansas.
Dr. Chandran is a member of the Gold Humanism Honor Society and is known for delivering evidence-based, compassionate, and patient-centered care. She believes in guiding patients and their families through every step of their diagnosis and treatment with empathy, education, and support. Dr. Chandran is especially passionate about honoring each patient’s values and working as part of a collaborative care team to create individualized treatment plans.
Special Interests:
- Aesthetic Flat Closure
- Benign and Malignant Breast Disease
- Breast Conservation
- Hidden Scar Surgery
- Lymphatic Mapping
- Nipple Sparing Mastectomy
- Oncoplastic Surgical Techniques
- Seed Tumor Localization
- Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
- Skin Sparing Mastectomy
Outside of medicine, Dr. Chandran enjoys spending time with family and friends, her hypoallergenic cat who thinks he’s a dog, and exploring new restaurants.
Awards
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Gold Humanism Honor Society
2019
Education
- Medical School
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Touro University California
College of Osteopathic Medicine
Vallejo, CA
- Residency
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Henry Ford Macomb
Henry Ford Macomb Hospital
Clinton Township, MI
- Fellowship
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Breast Surgical Oncology
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS