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Vikas V. Varma, M.D. | BIO
Spine Surgeon
SPECIALTY
- Spinal Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Cervical and Lumbar Surgery
- Spinal Deformity Surgery
- Revision Spine Surgery
Dr. Varma is an Assistant Clinical Professor of orthopedic Surgery at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine. He completed a comprehensive spine surgery fellowship under the tutelage of world renowned spine surgeon, Dr. Behrooz Akbarnia, where he was trained in complex and advanced spinal surgery. Dr. Varma helped pioneer decompression and reconstructive surgical techniques, including minimally invasive techniques for scoliosis, as well as cervical and lumbar degenerative conditions. He is currently active in several international spine research societies.
Dr. Varma also completed a fellowship in sports medicine. He learned the subtleties of advanced arthroscopic surgery, as well as the challenges of returning college and professional athletes to peak performance.
His unique dual-fellowship training has helped him apply the concepts of sports medicine to spinal surgery in order optimize the use of minimally invasive surgery principles and rehabilitation strategies in order to help patients recover as quickly as possible.
HOSPITAL AFFILIATION
Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York / Assistant Clinical Professor Mount Sinai Hospital of QueensSPINAL SURGERY FELLOWSHIP
San Diego Center for Spinal Disorders; San Diego, CA (2007-2008)SPORTS MEDICINE / ARTHROSCOPY FELLOWSHIP
Orthopaedic Sports Specialists; Glastonbury, CT (2006-2007)ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY RESIDENCY
University of Connecticut; Farmington, CT (2002-2006)SURGERY INTERNSHIP
University of Connecticut; Farmington, CT (2001-2002)MEDICAL SCHOOL
University of Maryland; Baltimore, MD (1997-2001)UNDERGRADUATE SCHOOL
Cornell University, College of Arts and Science; May 1997
Johns Hopkins University, Summer session – advanced physics (1994)
University of Chicago, Fall quarter – pre-med (1993)MEMBERSHIP AND ASSOCIATIONS
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Scoliosis Research Society
North American Spine SocietyRESEARCH
Dr. Varma continues to be actively involved in multiple spine surgery research projects.DID YOU KNOW
Dr. Varma’s outside interests include sports, music, painting, and old-world outreach programs.
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- Quick Links
- Cubital Tunnel Syndrome in Patients with Haemophilia Study Dr. Richard Gilbert and Dr. Marvin Gilbert recently collaborated on a research project together, entitled: “Cubital Tunnel Syndrome in Patients with Haemophilia” which was published in the journal “Haemophilia”
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