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Anita S Chandra, MD

Geriatric Hospital Medicine
Geriatric Medicine
Geriatric Hospital Medicine
Geriatric Medicine
Dr. Chandra is a geriatric specialist, offering medical care for patients aged 65 and older. Through telemedicine and virtual visits with her, they can get help without having to leave their homes. She treats older adults with memory or cognitive issues, social isolation, or depression — taking the time to listen to patients and their families. She works to understand what matters most to seniors and helps them achieve their goals as they age. Her clinical interests include dementia, depression, and delirium in older adults, and advanced care planning. Dr. Chandra received a medical degree from Saint George’s University School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies. She completed a residency at AHN Allegheny General and West Penn hospitals in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She gained further training through a fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She is a member of the American Geriatric Society.

Age Groups Seen

Older Adult

Languages Spoken*

Kannada
English

*Our providers self-report what languages they speak. All AHN practices have interpretive services available.

Expertise

vaccinations
mole check
deprescribing
lewy body dementia
stress management issues
hypothyroidism
falls
failure to thrive
dementia
depressed mood
confusion
weight loss counseling
osteoporosis
hypertension
tobacco use cessation
headache
geriatric health
infections (bacterial and viral)
urinary tract infection
skin disease
sleep deprivation
preventive medicine
cardiovascular disease
memory disorders
polypharmacy

Credentials

Education

  • St George's University School of Medicine
  • Internship

  • AGH-WPH Medical Education Consortium Internships, Residencies, Fellowships
  • Fellowship

  • UPMC-University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
  • Board Certification

  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Geriatric Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine