Varun Puvanesarajah, M.D.

I am a fellowship-trained Orthopaedic spine surgeon. I have comprehensive training in the management of degenerative conditions, metastatic disease, fractures, and scoliosis/kyphosis. In addition, I have spent time in France learning advanced techniques focused on resection of primary spine tumors. ...

I am a fellowship-trained Orthopaedic spine surgeon. I have comprehensive training in the management of degenerative conditions, metastatic disease, fractures, and scoliosis/kyphosis. In addition, I have spent time in France learning advanced techniques focused on resection of primary spine tumors. I perform many procedures including laminectomy, laminotomy, discectomy, fusion, disc replacement, and deformity correction throughout the cervical, thoracic, and lumbosacral spine.

As a spine surgeon, my goal is to partner with patients to determine appropriate, personalized treatment. Every patient is unique and treatment often requires a trial of conservative management, including physical therapy and other modalities prior to surgical options. I only provide surgery as an option after non-operative treatment is maximized. I look forward to working with you to take care of your spine needs.

I am actively involved in numerous research projects. I have co-authored more than 130 peer-reviewed manuscripts and more than 50 abstracts presented at national and international meetings. My research is primarily focused on improving patient outcomes following spine surgery. I have identified risk...

I am actively involved in numerous research projects. I have co-authored more than 130 peer-reviewed manuscripts and more than 50 abstracts presented at national and international meetings. My research is primarily focused on improving patient outcomes following spine surgery. I have identified risk factors for poor outcomes following spine surgery; started a clinical trial to evaluate a new treatment paradigm; and explored translational models to better understand the human spine.