Introduction
Dr Abhilash (Abe) Chandra is an Academic Vascular, General and Military Surgeon affiliated with the University of South Australia, University of Adelaide and Flinders University. His clinical practice is based in Adelaide (South Australia).
Education And Training
Abe did his pre-medical studies at the University of Otago in New Zealand, where he developed a strong interest in basic and clinical research. He started a combined MBBS (Hons)/PhD program at the University of Sydney in 1999, and completed it in 2005. He started his General Surgical training in 2008 after completing the mandatory internship and residency years, and passed his General Surgery Fellowship Exam in 2012. He then started his Vascular Surgery training in 2013, passed his Vascular Surgery Fellowship Exam and training at the end of 2016. He is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in both Vascular Surgery and General Surgery.
Throughout this period, he has completed two higher degrees (MSc and PhD), written a book, presented over 30 abstracts at national and international conferences, and has over 30 publications. Details of his qualifications, research to date, and further research interests are outlined below.
Areas of Interest
Abe’s clinical interests include:
- Management of venous diseases (including varicose veins, chronic venous incompetence, pelvic congestion syndrome, superficial thrombophlebitis and DVTs).
- Management of arterial diseases (including peripheral vascular disease and aneurysmal disease).
- Management of chronic wounds and ulcers (including diabetes-related vascular conditions).
Consulting Rooms And Admitting Priviledges
In South Australia, Abe consults at:
- Ashford Specialist Centre.
- North Eastern Community Hospital.
Abe operates at:
- North Eastern Community Hospital.
- Glenelg Day Surgery.
Military
Abe enlisted in the Australian Army Reserves in 2000. This is his 24th year of service during which he has been a Digger, Medic, Medical Officer and Senior Medical Officer (for 9th Brigade). He currently is a Medical Officer based at 3-HSB in Keswick Barracks, in South Australia. He intends to continue service for another 15+ years.
Research
Abe is an Adjunct Industry Professor at the University of South Australia Future Industries Institute. He is especially interested in developing innovative ways to improve Combat Health Support from a military perspective to our soldiers, sailors and aviators. He is also interested in translating these technologies to improve Global Health Support from a civilian perspective to deliver better and more effective healthcare to communities in remote, austere, hostile, overwhelmed and combat environments.