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Swapna Chandran

Professor

School of Medicine

Orcid identifier0009-0001-2326-4979
  • Professor
    School of Medicine
  • (502) 852-9566 (Work)
  • Department of Otolaryngology, Otolaryngology, 529 S. Jackson St, Louisville, KY, 40202

BIO

Dr. Swapna Chandran is a fellowship-trained laryngologist and pediatric otolaryngologist dedicated to providing comprehensive, patient-centered care across the spectrum of voice, airway, and swallowing disorders. She is committed to a multidisciplinary approach that brings together specialists from multiple disciplines to develop individualized treatment plans that align with each patient's unique goals and improve both function and quality of life.

In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Chandran is deeply committed to academic medicine and the education of future physicians. She has a strong interest in resident education, faculty development, and the advancement of innovative teaching methods. Her academic efforts focus on designing and implementing effective educational programs and curricula that foster learner engagement, promote faculty excellence, and strengthen the academic environment within the Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery.

ACADEMIC POSITIONS

  • Professor
    University of Louisville, Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Louisville, United StatesOct 2009

NON-ACADEMIC POSITIONS

  • Division Chief, Medical Director
    Norton Children's Medical Group, ENT and Audiology, Louisville, United StatesMar 2021

DEGREES

  • MD
    University of Louisville, Louisville, United StatesAug 1998 - May 2002

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING

  • Otolaryngology
    University of Louisville, Louisville, United States
    Residency
  • Fellowship Larygngology
    American Institute for Voice and Ear Research, Drexel University, Philadelphia, United States7 Jul 2007
    LaryngologyClinical FellowshipSupervised by Sataloff
  • Fellowship Pediatric Otolaryngology
    DuPont de Nemours Inc, LOUISVILLE, United StatesJul 2008 - Jun 2009
    Pediatric OtolaryngologyClinical FellowshipSupervised by Reilly

LANGUAGES

  • English