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Dr. Vyshak Chandra, MD is a neurosurgeon in Jacksonville Beach, FL specializing in neurosurgery. He graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine in 2018 and has 8 years of experience. Dr. Vyshak Chandra, MD is affiliated with Baptist Health and Lyerly Baptist, Inc.
Lyerly Baptist, Inc
Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a procedure performed to help treat neurological conditions such as Parkinson's disease and epilepsy. Electrode leads are surgically implanted in the brain and connected to a device, called a neurostimulator (deep brain stimulator), that is placed underneath the skin (subcutaneously). The deep brain stimulator can send electrical signals through the electrodes to the brain to restore normal rhythms, or it can block electrical signals in specific areas of the brain to restore functioning. Although not a cure, DBS can treat symptoms of movement disorders such as pain and tremor when medication fails to work.
DBS surgery may be completed in one operating session, but it is more commonly performed in two parts. In the first stage of the procedure, the surgeon will map targets in the brain using CT or MRI imaging to determine where to place the electrodes. Then, by drilling holes into the skull, the surgeon will place the electrodes into specific areas in the brain. The holes will be closed, and patients will require 1-2 days to recover in the hospital. After about two weeks, patients will undergo another surgery to have the deep brain stimulator implanted. The stimulator is usually placed under the skin around the collarbone, chest, or abdomen, and it will be connected to the DBS electrodes through a subcutaneous wire. No component of the DBS system will be visible from outside. Following stimulator implantation, patients may need to recover in the hospital for 1-2 days.
Within 2-4 weeks of the operation, doctors will program the stimulator using a wireless device. Patients will work with their doctor to determine the most effective settings for the stimulator during follow-up visits. Patients will be given a handheld device so that they can turn the stimulator on or off and adjust its settings themselves. The stimulator may have a rechargeable battery, in which case patients will be given a charging unit. Stimulator batteries generally need to be replaced in 3-5 years.
Dr. Vyshak Chandra, MD graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine in 2018. He completed residency at University of Florida Health Science Center and Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Florida.
Medical School: Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine (2018)
Residency: University of Florida Health Science Center and Affiliated Hospitals (2025)
Licensed In: Florida
Dr. Vyshak Chandra, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Vyshak Chandra, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: AvMed HMO, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA HMO, Aetna National Advantage Program, Medicare Advantage, Evolutions Healthcare Systems, Aetna Managed Choice, MultiPlan, AvMed, Aetna Open Choice PPO, United Healthcare, Medicare, Railroad Medicare, United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), Coventry Workers' Compensation, AARP, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), First Health PPO, Centivo - Select and Non-Select, Veteran's Affairs Community Care Network, United Open Access, United PPO, Choice Care PPO, Prime Comp Network WC, Heritage Summit WC, Aetna HMO, POS, QPOS, USAACCESS, Aetna Signature Administrator, Aetna Whole Health, United HMO, United POS, Florida Blue / Advantage 65 / Medicare Supplemental Plan, UMR Baptist Health Employees, Aetna Elect Choice / Health Choices and Aetna Medicare Choice, Premier, Eagle and Assure Plans.
According to our sources, Dr. Vyshak Chandra, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Vyshak Chandra, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.86 out of 5 stars based on 106 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Vyshak Chandra, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Jacksonville Beach, FL.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Vyshak Chandra, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$1,647
CLEARPOINT $1,647 |
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$289
MATRIXNEURO $149 |
SYNTHECEL $139 |
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$245
Evoke $245 |
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$139
$139 |
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Dr. Vyshak Chandra is a specialist in neurosurgery. Dr. Chandra's areas of expertise include stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), minimally invasive spine surgery, and movement disorders. He most likely takes AvMed, Coventry, and Coventry Health Care Plans, as well as other insurance carriers. He studied medicine at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine. For his residency, Dr. Chandra trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of Florida Health Science Center. Dr. Chandra's hospital/clinic affiliations include Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville, Baptist Medical Center South, and Baptist Health.
