4.1
11 Ratings with 4 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Vimala Chandran specializes in internal medicine, bringing five decades of medical expertise to her practice. She earned her medical degree from Kilpauk Medical College and completed her residency training at Wright State University School of Medicine. Her extensive experience spans 50 years of caring for patients with a wide range of internal medicine conditions. Dr. Chandran is fluent in both Spanish and English, allowing her to communicate effectively with diverse patient populations.
Dr. Chandran is affiliated with MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center and practices at multiple locations throughout Des Moines and Sioux City. She treats patients experiencing back pain, foot pain, and flank pain with personalized care approaches. Her procedural expertise includes performing lumbar epidural steroid injections and surgical nail removal procedures. Dr. Chandran also provides COVID-19 testing services to help patients access timely diagnostic care. Patients have given her an average …rating of 4.1 out of 5 for her compassionate and thorough approach to internal medicine.
Read More Read less Dr. Chandran is affiliated with MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center and practices at multiple locations throughout Des Moines and Sioux City. She treats patients experiencing back pain, foot pain, and flank pain with personalized care approaches. Her procedural expertise includes performing lumbar epidural steroid injections and surgical nail removal procedures. Dr. Chandran also provides COVID-19 testing services to help patients access timely diagnostic care. Patients have given her an average …rating of 4.1 out of 5 for her compassionate and thorough approach to internal medicine.
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Quick Facts
- 50 years of experience
- 9 insurance plans accepted
- speaks Spanish, English
- Wright State University School Of Medicine
- 4 written reviews
- 1 specialty
- 7 areas of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 3 office locations
- Female
Office Locations
Dr. Vimala V Chandran has 3 locationsUnitypoint Health Iowa Methodist Medical Center
1200 Pleasant StDes Moines, IA 50309 Tel: (515) 241-6212
Unitypoint Health Iowa Lutheran Hospital
700 E University AveDes Moines, IA 50316 Tel: (515) 263-5612
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| Dr. Vimala V Chandran, MD | Dr. Patrick H. Tracy, DO | Dr. Megan J. Romine, DO | Dr. Dorothy Shelton Nesmith, MD |
| Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation |
| Accepts New Patients | |||
| 50 Years of Experience | 22 Years of Experience | 17 Years of Experience | 28 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks Spanish, English | Speaks English | Speaks English | |
| Des Moines , IA | Cedar Rapids , IA | DES MOINES , IA | WEST DES MOINES , IA |
| Med School: Kilpauk Medical College | Med School: Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine | Med School: Des Moines University College Of Osteopathic Medicine | Med School: George Washington University School Of Medicine & Health Sciences |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Vimala V Chandran
Medical Specialties
Dr. Vimala V Chandran has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Vimala V Chandran has the following 7 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
50 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Iowa, 2026, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
Wright State University School Of Medicine
Medical School
Kilpauk Medical CollegeGraduated in 1978
Chengalpattu Medical CollegeGraduated in 1976
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- Dr. Vimala Chandran speaks Spanish and English.
- Where is Dr. Vimala Chandran's office located?
- Dr. Vimala Chandran's office is located at 1200 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA, 50309.
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