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Dr. Philip Chandler

Dr. Philip J. Chandler is a board certified, fellowship trained spine surgeon specializing in Orthopaedic Spine Surgery in Springfield, MA. With expertise caring for conditions such as disk herniations, instability, fractures, tumors, scoliosis, and spinal stenosis, Dr. Chandler provides comprehensive care to his patients. He also prioritizes non-surgical treatments for patients who do not require surgery, including medications, physical therapy, bracing, injections, and alternative medical treatments. Dr. Chandler is dedicated to providing his patients with personalized care and the best possible outcomes.

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Dr. Chandler has unique experience in Orthopaedic Surgery due in part to his military career. Dr. Chandler served as the sole Orthopaedic surgeon at Fort Irwin, California, the home of the US Army's National Training Center. After this duty station, he was reassigned to work at Blanchfield Army Community Hospital in Fort Campbell, Kentucky as an orthopaedic surgeon for the 5th Special Forces Group, 160th SOAR, and 101st Airborne Division. In addition to his practice, Dr. Chandler was recognized and personally requested to be the orthopaedic surgeon to the infamous 160th SOAR, also known as the Nightstalkers. He served two deployments while in the Army; one to Kuwait and one to Somalia.

 

Dr. Chandler draws on his unique experience entering the military at age 18 and joining the United States Marine Corps, where he attained the rank of Sergeant. Dr. Chandler joined the U.S. Army just prior to entering medical school.

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Dr. Chandler is able to connect with his patients on a personal level through his own experience with injuries, being an athlete and avid weightlifter himself. When he is not working, he enjoys spending time lifting heavy weights, time outdoors in nature, and at home with his wife and children.

Education & Training

2008-2012

Medical Doctorate

Louisiana State University

2012-2017

Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery

William Beaumont Army Medical Center/Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

2021-2022

Fellowship, Orthopaedic Spine Surgery

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

About
Philip J. Chandler, M.D.

Research Publications

Gardocki, R.J., Chandler, P.J., Vaughan, W.E., Zuckerman, S.L., Abtahi, A.M., Stephens, B.F. "Endoscopic transforaminal treatment of a thoracic perineural cyst: A case report." European Spine Journal. 2023 Aug. 32(8). 2679-2684 

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Chandler, PJ. Kusnezov, N. Fuller, J. A. Bevevino, A. Steinle, A. Herzog, J. “The Effect of Operating Table on Spinal Lumbar Lordosis” In Review.

 

Lanzi, J Jr. Chandler, PJ. Cameron, K. Owens, B. “Epidemiology of Posterior Shoulder Instability in Young Athletes” American Journal of Sports Medicine. 2017 Dec;45(14) 3315-3321

 

Dunn, J. Fares, A. Kusnezov, N. Chandler, PJ. Cordova, C. Orr, J. Belmont, P. Pallis, M. US service member tourniquet use on the battlefield: Iraq and Afghanistan 2003-2011.  Trauma. 2016 V18(3) 216–220

 

Waterman, B. Chandler, PJ. Provencher, M. Tokish, J. Pallis, M. Short-Term Outcomes of Anterior Bone Block Augmentation for Complex Anterior Shoulder Instability in a High Risk Population. 2016. Arthroscopy. 2016 Sep;32(9):1784-90

 

Laborde, M. Philbin, T.M. Chandler, PJ. Daigre. Preliminary Results of Gastrocnemius-soleus Recession for Midfoot Charcot Arthropathy. 2016. Journal of Foot and Ankle Specialists. 2016 Apr;9(2):140-4

 

Reams, M. and Chandler, P.J. An Examination of FEMA’s Temporary Emergency Housing Program and the Criteria Used to Make Site Selections in Post-Katrina New Orleans. Journal of Emergency Management 2008 V6(1): 59-69

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Presentations

Hand Injuries. 101st Airborne Division Musculoskeletal Symposium. Fort Campbell, KY October 2019

 

Fuller, J. Chandler, PJ. Kusnezov, N. Cleveland, A. Bevevino, A.  Herzog, J. “Spinal Lumbar Lordosis with Different Operating Room Table Configurations” Poster. Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting, Scottsdale, AZ. December 2017

 

Lanzi, J Jr. Chandler, PJ. Cameron, K. Owens, B. “Epidemiology of Posterior Shoulder Instability in Young Athletes” ePoster. Arthroscopy Association of North America Annual Meeting, Boston, MA April 2016

 

Waterman B, Chandler PJ, Provencher M, Tokish J, Pallis M.  “Anterior Bone Block Augmentation for Complex Anterior Shoulder Instability in an Active Duty Military Population.” Poster. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting. St Petersburg, FL. March 2016

 

Lanzi, J Jr. Chandler, PJ. Cameron, K. Owens, B. “Epidemiology of Posterior Shoulder Instability in Young Athletes” Presented by Lanzi, J. Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting, St Petersburg, FL. December 2015

 

Chandler P, Waterman B, Provencher M, Tokish J, Pallis M.  “Anterior Bone Block Augmentation for Complex Anterior Shoulder Instability in an Active Duty Military Population.”  Presented by Mark Pallis. 12th Intl Forum of OrthoSports Medicine and Arthroscopy (IFOSMA). Shen Zhen, China. 28 April 2015

            Anterior Bone Block Augmentation for Complex Anterior Shoulder Instability in an      

            Active Duty Military Population. Texas Orthopaedic Society Annual Meeting, San

            Antonio, TX April 2015

 

Anterior Bone Block Augmentation for Complex Anterior Shoulder Instability in an Active Duty Military Population. William Beaumont AMC/TTUHSC Orthopaedics Research Day, El Paso, TX May 2014

 

Anterior Bone Block Augmentation for Complex Anterior Shoulder Instability in an Active Duty Military Population. W Beaumont Research Day, El Paso, TX May 2014

           

Anterior Bone Block Augmentation for Complex Anterior Shoulder Instability in an Active Duty Military Population. Texas Orthopaedic Society Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX April 2014

 

Anterior Bone Block Augmentation for Complex Anterior Shoulder Instability in an Active Duty Military Population. Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting, Vail, CO December 2013

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