About
Dr. Sandhya Chanda is a board-certified internal medicine physician with more than 22 years of experience. She earned her Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery degree from King George's Medical University in Lucknow, India in 1990. After completing an internship at King George's Medical College, she pursued additional training at Abington Memorial Hospital - Temple University in Abington, Pennsylvania. She completed her Internal Medicine residency there from 1995 to 1997 and earned the Eleanor Widener Dixon Award for her preparation of internal residents in women's health.
Dr. Chanda holds a Diplomate certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine. She maintains an active hospital affiliation at Inova Loudoun Hospital, where she has served as a hospitalist since 2009. That dual presence in both office and hospital settings sets her apart. Her clinical interests center on women's health, nutrition, and preventive care. She focuses on catching and managing chronic disease early, using as few medications as possible. She takes a careful, individualized approach to each patient. Dr. Chanda speaks fluent English, Hindi, Urdu, and Bengali. She is a member of the American College of Physicians and holds a Virginia medical license.
Education & Training
Medical School
King George's Medical University, Lucknow, India — Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, 1990
Residency
Internal Medicine, Abington Memorial Hospital - Temple University, Abington, PA, 1995-1997
Additional Training
Internship: King George's Medical College, Lucknow, India (1990-1991); Abington Memorial Hospital - Temple University, Abington, PA (1994-1995)
Certifications
Languages
English, Hindi, Urdu, Bengali
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Chanda right for?
Dr. Chanda is a strong fit for adults who want a primary care physician involved in every stage of their care, including hospital stays. Patients managing chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, or high cholesterol benefit from her early-intervention approach. Women seeking a physician with dedicated expertise in women's health will find her focus particularly relevant. Patients who prefer a doctor who listens carefully and builds individualized plans will feel at home in her practice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Chanda focuses on internal medicine with a particular emphasis on chronic disease management and women's health. She works with patients managing conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol. Her preventive approach means she aims to catch problems early and reduce reliance on medication wherever possible.
Yes. Dr. Chanda maintains an active hospitalist role at Inova Loudoun Hospital and has since 2009. She is one of a small number of MDVIP physicians who follow their patients from the office into the hospital. That continuity means patients have a familiar, trusted physician managing their care during inpatient stays.
Dr. Chanda prioritizes wellness and early intervention. She builds individualized plans for each patient with the goal of avoiding or delaying chronic disease. When treatment is necessary, she works to use the fewest medications needed. The MDVIP Wellness Program supports this approach with comprehensive screenings and a custom wellness plan.
Yes. Dr. Chanda holds a Diplomate certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine. She also maintains certifications in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support and Basic Life Support.
Dr. Chanda earned her medical degree from King George's Medical University in Lucknow, India in 1990. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at Abington Memorial Hospital - Temple University in Abington, Pennsylvania from 1995 to 1997. She also received the Eleanor Widener Dixon Award at Abington Memorial Hospital for her work in women's health education.
Dr. Chanda speaks fluent English, Hindi, Urdu, and Bengali. Patients who prefer to communicate in Hindi, Urdu, or Bengali can do so comfortably during appointments.
Yes. Women's health is one of Dr. Chanda's primary clinical interests. She received the Eleanor Widener Dixon Award for her preparation of internal medicine residents in women's health at Abington Memorial Hospital. She integrates this expertise into her preventive and chronic disease work with female patients.
Dr. Chanda has more than 22 years of experience in both inpatient and outpatient medicine. She has maintained her hospital affiliation at Inova Loudoun Hospital since 2009 while simultaneously running her office-based practice in Lansdowne, Virginia.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026