Manisha Chandar, DO

Dr. Manisha Chandar joined Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers in September 2019. She is triple board certified in Medical Oncology, Hematology, and Internal Medicine.

After completing her undergraduate and medical training at Washington University in St. Louis and Midwestern University, respectively, she completed three years of Internal Medicine residency training at the University of Chicago. She received her fellowship training in Hematology & Medical Oncology at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX.

During her fellowship training, her clinical research was focused on the areas of gastric and colon cancer. She has also been involved in many quality improvement initiatives, with several publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at national meetings. At present she is a clinical investigator in research trials at Ironwood. She is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology as well as the American Society of Hematology.

Dr. Chandar specializes in gastrointestinal malignancies and hematologic disorders. She believes in the importance of communication with patients and their families, to ensure there is a clear understanding of a patient’s diagnosis and the available treatment options. Her focus is on providing an individualized approach to Oncology care, personalizing care to the needs of each patient.

In 2024, she received the honor of being voted as a Top Doctor in PHOENIX Magazine. She also serves in an advisory capacity to pharmaceutical companies, reviewing the latest clinical trial data and upcoming therapeutic options for cancer care.