FOR PROFESSIONALS
A/Prof Ronil Chandra is a neurointerventional radiologist and clinician-researcher working at the intersection of clinical care, research and innovation. His work focuses on designing and advancing systems that translate complex neurovascular therapies into real-world patient impact.
A/Prof Chandra leads multidisciplinary teams across clinical practice, research, and emerging technologies, with a focus on improving outcomes for patients with stroke, brain aneurysms, and other complex neurovascular conditions.
A/Prof Chandra's current focus areas include: translating endovascular robotics into safe, scalable, clinical systems; expanding global access to expert endovascular care; and improving long-term outcomes for patients with severe stroke and brain aneurysms.
Clinical Leadership
A/Prof Chandra is Head of Neurointervention at Monash Health, leading one of Australia's most clinically advanced and academically active neurointerventional services.
The service provides 24/7 expert consultation and advanced care for acute stroke, brain aneurysms, and complex neurovascular conditions, delivering over 500 intracranial neurointerventional treatment procedures annually and supporting statewide access to specialist neurointerventional care. Monash Neurointervention operates within an integrated, multidisciplinary clinical service model spanning adult and paediatric neurointerventional care.
A/Prof Chandra has played a central role in the development of Victoria's statewide endovascular stroke service, transforming access for Victorian patients to life-saving treatment and delivering measurable improvements in patient outcomes and health system performance.
Research & Evidence
A/Prof Chandra leads a program of translational neurovascular research at Monash Health and Monash University, focused on improving long-term patient outcomes and informing clinical decision-making.
He has authored over 200 peer-reviewed journal publications, with more than 12,500 citations, placing him among the top 5% of neurointerventional clinician-scientists globally.
His work includes:
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Leadership of the Monash Unruptured Brain Aneurysm Study
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Development of patient-centred outcome measures in neurointervention
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Contribution to landmark international stroke trials published in The New England Journal of Medicine, The Lancet, and The Lancet Neurology
Innovation & Translation
A/Prof Chandra's work focuses on the clinical translation and implementation of emerging neurovascular technologies into safe, scalable clinical systems.
He is Principal Medical Advisor to Remedy Robotics, contributing to the development and clinical integration of endovascular robotic platforms, with a focus on real-world implementation and global scalability.
This work is directed toward expanding access to expert neurointerventional care and improving outcomes for patients in both established and resource-limited health systems.
His work spans:
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Clinical product and workflow design
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Health system integration and implementation
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Early-phase clinical trials and regulatory strategy
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Development of new models of care, including telerobotic neurointervention
Additional Roles & Contributions
A/Prof Chandra contributes to national and international efforts to advance neurovascular care through guideline development, research leadership, and policy engagement.
His roles include:
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Deputy Chair, Clinical Council, National Stroke Foundation
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Contributor to national and international clinical guidelines
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Advisor to government, professional societies, and international organisations on neurovascular systems of care and neurointervention
GET IN TOUCH
Open to collaboration across clinical care, research, and innovation.
For professional enquiries,
contact: info@ronilchandra.com
