Dr Vijay Chandra

About Dr Vijay Chandra

• Dr. Vijay Chandra is a renowned and leading Neurologist.
• He has more than 50 years of experience in this field.
• His expertise lies in treating various neurological conditions like Parkinson’s disease, Multiple sclerosis, Epilepsy, etc.
• Dr. Vijay completed his MBBS from All India Institute of Medical Science in 1974.
• After this, he completed MPH and PhD in Preventive Medicine at Johns Hopkins University in 1978.
• Further, he did his residency in Neurology at the University of Illinois, Chicago, USA, in 1983.
• He is a member of the American Academy of Neurology, the American College of Epidemiology, the International Epidemiology Association, the World Federation of Neurology, and the International Psychogeriatric Association.
• He published numerous research articles in reputed national and international journals

Education

• MBBS – All India Institute of Medical Science, 1974
• MPH
• PhD & Residency in Preventive Medicine, The Johns Hopkins University School of Hygiene and Public Health, 1978
• Residency in Neurology, University of Illinois, Chicago, USA, 1983

Past Experience

• Regional Adviser, Neurosciences at World Health Organization, New Delhi, 2013
• Adjunct Assistant Professor at University of Pittsburgh, USA, 1999
• Director at Centre for Ageing Research, New Delhi, 1999
• Medical Officer at National Institute of Neurological Diseases, Washington, USA, 1987

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