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Alexander W. Chasnis, MD
4.6 of 5 Stars
Specialties:
  • Physiatry
Fellowship Trained:
  • Physiatry

Biography

Dr. Chasnis is one of several board certified Orthocarolina physiatrists. He completed an interventional spine fellowship before joining Orthocarolina in 2004. Dr. Chasnis performs various guided injection procedures in the spine and peripheral joints under fluoroscopy (i.e. x-ray). Dr. Chasnis has served as an instructor for multiple didactic and hands-on cadaver injection courses training other physicians. His hobbies include spending time with family, working around the house, hitting the links, playing tennis, boating, and cheering for his Alma Mater’s athletic teams from the University of Michigan.

 
Clinic Locations
Huntersville Orthopedics Logo
Huntersville 10315 Hamptons Park Dr
Huntersville, NC 28078
lake norman orthopedic logo
Lake Norman 150 Fairview Rd.
230
Mooresville, NC 28117
Education
  • University of Michigan -- Bachelor of Science
  • Wayne State University School of Medicine -- Doctor of Medicine
  • Oakwood Hospital - Internship
  • Charlotte Institute of Rehabilitation -- Residency
  • Orthopedic Specialists of the Carolinas -- Fellowship, Physiatry
Practice

Dr. Chasnis is a physiatrist, specializing in back, neck and spine care.

American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 

Awards

2023 North Carolina's Top Doctors, Charlotte Region, SouthPark Magazine

Research
  • 2002-2003 Co-Investigator Phase III Multi-center Clinical Trial “Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, 12-Week, Parallel-Group Study to Evaluate Safety and Efficacy of Oral Fampridine-SR in Subjects with Moderate to Severe Spasticity Resulting from Chronic, Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury”
  • 2001-2003 Primary Investigator of Pilot Study “Botulinum Toxin B Transuretheral Detrusor Injection For Improving Hyperrelexia In Spinal Cord Injured Patients.” (Unfinished Residency Research Project)
  • Cardiology Research Laboratory Assistant on Project Involving Prevention of Calcification of Prosthetic Heart Valves
My Team
William (Bill) Thomas, PA-C
Testimonials

Great experience. Dr. Chasnis and his crew were efficient and caring.

- Charles E.