Location: Houston, Texas

Personal Bio: My name is Chandana Halaharvi and I am currently in fellowship at the Portland Foot and Ankle Institute (PFAI) in Oregon. I graduated from an extensive, high volume residency program at Grant Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio in 2019. My residency provided thorough and well-rounded surgical podiatry training in a level 1 trauma center. In my residency, I performed more than 2000 foot and ankle procedures across over 1000 surgeries. My expertise entails reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, trauma, arthroscopic procedures, tendon balancing and charcot reconstruction. Upon completing my fellowship, I intend to move to Houston, Texas and join either a multi-specialty or orthopedic group practice/hospital division. Because my husband and immediate family are in Houston, it is my priority to settle in the city and develop a productive, long-term career with my future employer. The PFAI fellowship program has not only provided me with advanced surgical training, but has also given me tangible insight into the structure and administration of two distinct private practices; one that is trauma intensive and the other with a focus on reconstructive foot and ankle surgery. Both practices embrace arthroscopy as a vital part of surgical treatment procedures; this exposure has allowed me to perform many arthroscopies and arthroscopic-assisted arthrodesis. The fellowship also given me the freedom to run and manage my own clinic, which has allowed me to fine-tune my ability to diagnose complex pathology and follow through with treatment and eventual follow-up. Additionally, I’ve had extensive practice with billing and coding procedures, business and financial management and research publication. I feel that this breadth of training in my residency and fellowship has given me the necessary toolkit to be a successful foot and ankle surgeon. On a personal level, I would describe myself as an enthusiastic and intellectually curious person. I relish the opportunity to develop healthy relationships with my colleagues based on my personal proactivity and reliability. I’m constantly looking for growth opportunities and emphasize empowering others around me through my positive, can-do attitude. If I am fortunate enough to receive an opportunity, I know that I will make an excellent addition to any team. Please do not hesitate to call or email me to set up a time to chat. I look forward to hearing from you regarding future opportunities.

Education:

University of Minnesota Duluth
September 2006 - May 2009
B.A in Psychology

Des Moines University Podiatric School 2016
D.P.M

Training:

Type of Training: Three Years
Training Details: Grant Medical Center, Columbus, OH. 07/2016 - 06/2019

Board Status:

Board Status: Active
Board Certification: ABFAS (formerly ABPS) Board Qualified in Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery

Licensure:

Post-Training Work Experience:

Additional Information:

Publications/Research: 1. Halaharvi C, So E, Tawancy C, Kibler KA, Logan DB. An Unusual Case of Gouty Achilles Tendinopathy. JAPMA. July 2019 . 2. Preston NLP, Halaharvi C, Logan DB. Severe ingrown toenail with hypertrophic skin bridging: A case report and review of the literature. Proceedings of Singapore Healthcare. March 2018 . 3. Grant L, Yoho R, Halaharvi C, Grant W. Charcot Collapse: Does pattern Dictate Osseous Metabolism? Foot and Ankle Specialist. December 2016. . 4. Flexible Adult Acquired Flatfoot Deformity: Comparison Between Weightbearing and Nonweightbearing Measurements Using Cone-Bean Computed Tomography. Scientific Literature review. American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS). March 2018. . 5. Talar Osteonecrosis Related to Adult Sickle Cell Disease: Natural Evolution from Early to Late Stages. Scientific Literature review. ACFAS. December 2016.

Fellowships: Portland Foot and Ankle Institute (PFAI) 07/2019 - 07/2020

Awards/Honors: 1. 3rd place, Poster Competition. An Unusual Case of Gouty Achilles Tendinopathy. Ohio Foot and Ankle Medical Association. 03/2018 . 2. 2nd place, Poster Competition. Non-Infectious Subcutaneous Emphysema in the Lower Extremity: A Case Report. OhioHealth Research Sharing Day. 05/2017 . 3. ACFAS Division Scholar. The Use of Hyperspectral Imaging as Standard Protocol for In-Clinic Use in Management of Wound Healing. ACFAS. 2/2015