Varun Kshettry, MD
Primary Location
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
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- 216.444.0924
Additional Locations
Taussig Cancer Institute
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
9500 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44195
Directions
- Appointment:
- 216.636.0007
- Desk:
- 216.636.0007
- Fax:
- 216.444.0924
Treatment & Services
- Balloon Compression for Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Cancer Center
- Craniotomy
- Endoscopic Brain Tumor Surgery
- Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
- Glycerol Injection for Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Microsurgical Management of Cerebral Aneurysms
- Microvascular Decompression
- Microvascular Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Neuroendoscopy
- Percutaneous and Endoscopic Interventions
- Pituitary Surgery
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Acoustic Neuroma
- Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
- Benign Brain Tumors
- Brain Aneurysm
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Carotid Artery Stenosis
- Carotid Body Tumor
- Cavernoma
- Cavernous Sinus Tumors
- Cerebral Aneurysm
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Cerebrovascular Occlusive Disease
- Chordomas
- Clival Chordomas
- Craniopharyngiomas
- Dural Arteriovenous Fistula
- Ependymomas
- Geniculate Neuralgia
- Hemangioblastomas
- Hemangiomas
- Hemifacial Spasm
- Meningioma
- Meningocele
- Moyamoya Disease
- Pituitary Tumors
- Schwannoma
- Spinal Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
- Spinal Dural Fistula
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Unruptured Cerebral Aneurysm
- Vestibular Schwannomas
- Von Hippel-Lindau Disease (VHL)
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View All PlansAbout Varun Kshettry, MD
Varun R. Kshettry, MD, FAANS, is a neurosurgeon specializing in Skull Base, Pituitary, Cerebrovascular Surgery, and Trigeminal Neuralgia. He is the Surgical Director for the Cleveland Clinic Trigeminal Neuralgia Program. He also is the Director for the Advanced Endoscopic & Microscopic Neurosurgery Laboratory. He is the Neurosurgery Department Quality Improvement Officer. He is Associate Program Director for the Neurosurgery Residency Program and an Associate Professor of Neurosurgery at Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University.
Dr. Kshettry received his BA in philosophy at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. He earned his medical degree from Northwestern University, Chicago. He completed his residency training at the Cleveland Clinic, during which, he performed a Research Fellowship in Skull base & Microsurgical Anatomy at Ohio State University. He then performed a Clinical Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Cranial Base & Pituitary Surgery at Thomas Jefferson University.
Dr. Kshettry has authored more than 150 peer-reviewed publications and book chapters and is an editor for a book on Endoscopic and Keyhole Cranial Surgery. He serves as an editor or reviewer for multiple neurosurgical journals. He is co-chair for the Committee on Value-Based Health Care for the North American Skull Base Society and Scientific Lead for the RAPID multi-center Pituitary Consortium. He serves as faculty director for the Cleveland Clinic Pituitary Tumor Board and is an investigator in several multi-center clinical trials.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2016
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Neurosurgery
Philadelphia,
PA
2016
Residency - Cleveland Clinic
Neurosurgery
Cleveland,
OH
2015
Medical Education - Northwestern University
Chicago,
IL
2008
Undergraduate - University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia,
PA
2004
Certifications
- Neurological Surgery
Specialty Interests
Skull Base/Pituitary, Cerebrovascular Surgery, Trigeminal Neuralgia
Awards & Honors
- Cleveland Magazine Top Doctors, Neurological Surgery, 2020, 2021, 2022
- Faculty Teacher of the Year Award, Cleveland Clinic Neurosurgery, 2022
- Outstanding Preceptor Recognition, CCLCM/Case Western Reserve University, 2020
- Teaching Excellence Award, Cleveland Clinic Graduate Medical Education, 2015
- Resident Teacher of the Year, Cleveland Clinic, 2015
- Annual Scholarship in Teaching Award, Case Western Reserve SOM, 2014
- Teaching Excellence Award, Cleveland Clinic Graduate Medical Education, 2013
- Resident Humanitarian of the Year, Cleveland Clinic Neurosurgery, 2012
- Chairman's Award, Cleveland Clinic Neurosurgery, 2011
- Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA), Northwestern University, 2008
Research & Publications
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171 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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| Overall | Star Ratings | |
|---|---|---|
| Explains | 4.9 | |
| Listens | 4.9 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.9 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.9 |
31 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Oct 23, 2024
Dr. Kshettry is one of the finest doctors I have ever encountered. He explained things clearly and answered all my questions.
Reviewed on Oct 18, 2024
I like the doctor.
Reviewed on Oct 7, 2024
Dr. Kshettry is a very thoughtful, caring and skilled provider. He took the time needed to follow up after the operation. I highly recommend him for surgery, for the expert care he provided. We chose Cleveland Clinic because of the reputation it has and were aware of the expertise Dr.Kshettry had with that particular surgery. Thankful we made the decisions we made. I left the clinic pain-free and remain so.
Reviewed on Oct 7, 2024
No reservations about using the Cleveland Clinic, including Dr. Kshettry and his staff.
Reviewed on Sep 20, 2024
Dr Kshettry is top notch. I feel lucky that my care was led by him.
Reviewed on Sep 12, 2024
I was very impressed with the punctual timing and ease of talking with the doctor. He explained everything thoroughly and answered all of my questions, did not seem to be in a rush.
Reviewed on Sep 12, 2024
He was wonderful in helping me to understand everything and listened to all my concerns and addressed each one.He was very kind and patient with me and I appreciated so much how time he spent with me and I didn't feel rushed.He is the best surgeon I have ever spoken with and honestly can't say enough good things about him and you are fortunate to have him on your staff
Reviewed on Sep 4, 2024
Maria and Dr. Kshettry did a great job of explaining the issue and the next steps. We went through the options and the risks and answered all of my questions. I look forward to going on this journey with them.
Reviewed on Aug 28, 2024
Dr. Kshettry and his nurse, Maria, were kind, caring and knowledgeable. I felt very comfortable with this visit.
Reviewed on Jun 28, 2024
And all the years is working in healthcare myself you are the best of the best at Cleveland Clinic your doctors your nurses your staff may God bless you and continue your compassion for patience visitors thank you for all that you do
Reviewed on Jun 26, 2024
Dr. Kshettry is a gifted and caring surgeon. He gave me my life back. The entire team (derm, pain management) I worked with was knowledgeable and compassionate. In addition I received amazing care in the step-down unit, the nursing staff works very hard.
Reviewed on Jun 12, 2024
Dr. Kshettry's nurse, Maria, was extremely nice and prompt with helping me with questions and scheduling. Very satisfied with his office staff.
Reviewed on Jun 12, 2024
Dr Kshettry is a wonderful doctor. He is patient, listens, and explains results clearly. He is super friendly and that made my experience very good. I felt very comfortable and would recommend him to everyone. He is very knowledgeable in his field. Wonderful doctor! Thank you!
Reviewed on May 17, 2024
Maria and the doctors are top notch!!!
Reviewed on May 17, 2024
Every department from maintenance to physicians helped us navigate and treated us with the upmost care.
Reviewed on Apr 24, 2024
I had Zoom downloaded and was in the "waiting room" for my visit, but the doctor ended up calling me anyway. For whatever reason we could not get the audio/visual aspect working. I use Zoom a lot so I don't think I was doing anything wrong.
Reviewed on Apr 19, 2024
The whole team worked together to assist me with all my concerns. They showed patience, and compassion .
Reviewed on Apr 19, 2024
Dr KShettry was very kind, caring and informative.
Reviewed on Apr 10, 2024
I have trouble contacting Clevekand lining by computer and my phone. The doctor called me by phone instead of my contacting him. I thought this was very admirable, kind, and professional.
Reviewed on Mar 29, 2024
Dr.K and Maria have been awesome fromDay one and nothing has changed.
Reviewed on Mar 14, 2024
Dr Khshettry is an amazing and talented neurosurgeon. He is the only individual in 14 years that I have seen who has expertise in the disease. The clinic is very lucky to have him
Reviewed on Feb 23, 2024
Dr was very good and sharing all the information with my daughter and husband so we could all understand
Reviewed on Feb 8, 2024
The doctor did a great job in explaining about the type of tumor I have
Reviewed on Jan 11, 2024
Dr V Kshettry was absolutely magnificent, making myself,my wife and daughter feel very comfortable. He spent over an hour explaining various surgical options available but wanted to speak with Dr Willis my cardiologist in Watertown ny.
Reviewed on Jan 11, 2024
Most grateful. Just awaiting discussion between Dr Willis and Dr. Kshettry regarding my ability to recover from surgery with regard to my INR level.
Reviewed on Jan 3, 2024
The doctor went out of his way to be helpful & show his concern.
Reviewed on Dec 29, 2023
Though Dr. Kshetty is very professional. He was also sympathetic and personable. I was reassured and it is comforting to know this Dr will be following my case.
Reviewed on Nov 17, 2023
Dr Kshettry is the best. He saved my life. He is thorough with reading and assessing my MRI check ups. He shows me the MRI pictures and explains what it shows and answers my questions.
Reviewed on Nov 9, 2023
Very pleased with doctor!
Reviewed on Nov 9, 2023
I feel that Dr Kshettry has always been a good communicator and has my best interest in mind. I greatly appreciate his professionalism and expertise!
Reviewed on Nov 9, 2023
Love Zoom Dr appts as I am couple hour away from Weston. Dr Skettry is great and is easy to talk to. He is a talented Dr and I am so glad he did my TN surgery. Cleve Clinic Drs are the best. Ive had 2 open heart there also. Grateful!