Varun Kshettry, MD
Primary Location
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
- 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
- Microsurgery
- Microsurgical and Minimally Invasive Techniques
- Microsurgical Management of Cerebral Aneurysms
- Microvascular Decompression
- Microvascular Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery
- Neuroendoscopy
- Percutaneous and Endoscopic Interventions
- Pituitary Surgery
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Acoustic Neuroma
- Aneurysm, Cerebral
- Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
- Benign Brain Tumors
- Brain Aneurysms and Hemorrhage
- Carotid Artery Stenosis
- Carotid Body Tumor
- Cavernoma
- Cavernous Malformation
- Cavernous Sinus Tumors
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Cerebrovascular Occlusive Disease
- Chordomas
- Clival Chordomas
- Craniopharyngiomas
- Dural Arteriovenous Fistula
- Ependymomas
- Geniculate Neuralgia
- Hemangioblastomas
- Hemangiomas
- Hemifacial Spasm
- Meningioma
- Meningocele
- Moya Moya Disease
- Pituitary Tumors
- Schwannoma
- Spinal AVM (arteriovenous malformation)
- 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 is a neurosurgeon specializing in Skull Base, Pituitary, Cerebrovascular Surgery, and Trigeminal Neuralgia. He is the Director for the Advanced Endoscopic & Microscopic Neurosurgery Laboratory. He is an assistant professor of neurosurgery at Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University and serves on the Case Western Reserve University Faculty Council.
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 100 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 serves on the Committee on Value-Based Health Care for the North American Skull Base Society. 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 USA
2016
Residency - Cleveland Clinic
Neurosurgery
Cleveland,
OH USA
2015
Medical Education - Northwestern University
Chicago,
IL USA
2008
Undergraduate - University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia,
PA USA
2004
Certifications
- Neurological Surgery
Specialty Interests
Skull Base/Pituitary, Cerebrovascular Surgery, Trigeminal Neuralgia
Awards & Honors
- 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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130 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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| Overall | Star Ratings | |
|---|---|---|
| Explains | 4.8 | |
| Listens | 4.8 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.9 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.9 |
22 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Jul 29, 2022
Dr. Kshettry explained my issue and the upcoming surgery very clearly. He's very kind and easy to talk to.
Reviewed on Jul 22, 2022
Dr. Kshettry and his nurse Maria are wonderful.I am grateful to remain under his talented care.
Reviewed on Jul 22, 2022
*Dr. Kshettay was stellar.
Reviewed on Jul 1, 2022
My physicians & PAs were superior!!
Reviewed on Jun 22, 2022
We liked the Dr very much.
Reviewed on Jun 9, 2022
Dr. Kshettry is one the countrys best Neurosurgeons. He is an excellent Doctor!
Reviewed on May 27, 2022
Dr Kshettry was wonderful at explaining my options and detailed the proceedure. He gave me success rates and failure rates. Very helpful and I have complete trust in him.
Reviewed on May 27, 2022
I still prefer in-person care but the convenience of video is best for physician and patient I guess
Reviewed on May 12, 2022
Dr. Kshettry was excellent. He listened to my concerns, validated my feelings and thoroughly explained my condition. I felt very good leaving my appointment.
Reviewed on Mar 4, 2022
The Dr took his time explaining my condition and MRI and also care options
Reviewed on Feb 25, 2022
The physician specialist took time and expressed concern for me as a person and for my condition. He clearly explained the condition, prognosis, treatment options, treatment risks/advantages, demonstrated patience with my questions and allowed me to make choices concerning treatment.
Reviewed on Feb 14, 2022
I felt extremely comfortable with Dr Kshettry from the start of our meeting thru the very end. As it stands right now, my level of confidence with him is so high that I wouldn't want a different surgeon operating on me.
Reviewed on Jan 28, 2022
Every one on staff has been very pleasant and helpful. Dr. KShettry spent all the time I needed to clearly explain my diagnosis. My options and his recommendation. He clearly outlined the risk and benefits related to the surgery.
Reviewed on Jan 28, 2022
The care, education and respect from Maria the nurse, the MD a fellow and Dr Kshettry weas excellent
Reviewed on Jan 26, 2022
Dr Kshettry was so informative, he spent a lot of time explaining my situation. I felt so at ease and so comfortable with my decision for surgery after my visit with him.
Reviewed on Jan 12, 2022
My neurosurgeon is very knowledgeable, trustworthy and informative. I have recommended the Cleveland Clinic to others due to my experience with Dr Kshettry.
Reviewed on Jan 7, 2022
Dr Kschettry is very easy to understand and he explains things well
Reviewed on Dec 3, 2021
*Dr. Kshettry provided wonderful care, knowledge, and respect. We couldn't be happier with his expertise.
Reviewed on Nov 10, 2021
Both doctors I saw were very very good at explaining everything and answering all questions
Reviewed on Oct 14, 2021
Obviously being in person is better, but due to co-vid and long distance travel, this video visit was much appreciated . Dr. Kshettry is wonderful!
Reviewed on Oct 1, 2021
Very compassionate caring educational Dr.
Reviewed on Sep 17, 2021
Dr. Kshettry is an exemplar physician/surgeon. He is extraordinarily gifted and capable as well as being able to communicate warmth and empathy for his patients. He has saved me twice. I am profoundly blessed to have found him to care for me and am so grateful.