James Chandler, MD, is the Surgical Director of Neuro-Oncology at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and an Associate Professor of Neurological Surgery at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine. Dr. Chandler received his undergraduate degree in neurobiology at the University of California at Berkeley and his medical degree from the University of Maryland Medical School in Baltimore. He completed his residency in neurological surgery at Northwestern's Feinberg School of Medicine and completed fellowships in cranial base and micro vascular surgery at the George Washington Neurological Institute in Washington, D.C., and at the Institute Neurosurgery Sao Paulo (Brazil). Dr. Chandler has performed over 2500 successful brain tumor operations and has authored numerous publications on the topic. He enjoys an international reputation for his pioneering work in the areas of endoscopic skull base surgery, awake craniotomy and outpatient brain surgery.

"Creation of the Brain Tumor Institute firmly establishes Northwestern as a preeminent resource in efforts to help us improve care for patients now and in the future," says Dr. Chandler. "Northwestern boasts an incredible team of experts in the fields of neurology, neurosurgery, neuro-oncology, and radiation, along with a team of internationally-renowned research scientists. The NBTI unites these minds in pursuit of our efforts to offer patients hope for a healthier future. Dr. Chandler can be reached directly at 312-695-8143 or JChandler@nmff.org.

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