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Vikas Varma

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VIKAS VARMA, M.D.

Board Eligible Orthopedic Surgeon

SPECIALTY

  • Spinal Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Cervical and Lumbar Surgery
  • Spinal Deformity Surgery
  • Sports Medicine and Arthroscopic Surgery

Dr. Varma is an Assistant Clinical Professor the Mount Sinai School of Medicine. He completed
a prestigious fellowship in spinal surgery where
he was trained in complex and advanced
spinal decompression and reconstructive surgery, including minimally invasive techniques for
spinal deformity as well as cervical and lumbar degenerative conditions. Dr. Varma also completed a fellowship in sports medicine. In addition to arthroscopy, he learned the subtleties of caring
for orthopaedic problems in high-level athletes, and the challenge of returning them to peak performance. Historically, both spinal diseases
as well as spinal surgery have been potentially debilitating. His unique fellowship training
has helped him combine the concepts of sports medicine and spinal surgery in order optimize
the use of rehabilitation strategies as well as minimally invasive surgery principles in order
to help patients reach their goals as quickly
as possible.

HOSPITAL AFFILIATION
Mount Sinai Medical Center,
New York / Assistant Clinical Professor
Mount Sinai Hospital of Queens

BOARD CERTIFICATION
Board eligible: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (7/24/2006)

SPINAL 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

MEMBERSHIP AND ASSOCIATIONS

  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • Scoliosis Research Society
  • North American Spine Society

RESEARCH
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 third-world outreach programs.