Abhay K. Varma, MBBS, MSCR

Physician in North Charleston, SC
Specialties:Neurosurgery, Cancer - Brain & Spine Tumors, Spine Surgery
Languages:English, Hindi
Gender:Male
NPI #1235183161

Abhay Kumar Varma, MBBS, MSCR

Dr. Abhay Varma is faculty in neurosurgery at the Medical University of South Carolina. He completed his residency in India and fellowships in brain tumor surgery and spine surgery at the University of Pittsburgh, the University of Toronto, and the Cleveland Clinic. He specializes in managing adult brain tumors, hydrocephalus, Chiari malformation, adult spinal and spine tumors, and peripheral nerve disorders, including children with brachial plexus injuries (neonatal brachial plexopathy). His surgical practice offers microsurgery and endoscopic surgery. He also offers brain mapping and awake craniotomies for patients with brain tumors in eloquent areas, like the motor strip, the speech areas, and perisylvian tumors. Dr. Varma accepts new patients in downtown Charleston, Mount Pleasant, and Murrells Inlet.

Clinical Areas of Interest
  • Acoustic neuromas
  • Brachial plexus injuries including birth palsy
  • Brain cancer
  • Brain tumors
  • Functional brain mapping
  • Hydrocephalus
  • Peripheral nerve injuries
  • Skull base surgery
  • Spine & spinal cord tumors
  • Spine disorders
Education
  • Fellowship at The Cleveland Clinic Foundation
  • Fellowship at University of Toronto
  • Fellowship at University of Toronto
  • Fellowship at Regional Neurosciences Center
  • Fellowship at UPMC Presbyterian
  • Residency at All India Institute of Medical Sciences
  • Medical School at All India Institute of Medical Sciences
  • Internship at All India Institute of Medical Sciences

Insurances Accepted

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    North Charleston, SC 29406
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