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Varun Puvanesarajah, M.D.

Varun Puvanesarajah, M.D.

Orthopaedics & Physical Performance , Surgery

4.7 out of 5 stars
253 Ratings
36 Comments
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Accepting New Patients

Contact

Appointment (585) 275-5321
Fax (585) 756-4726
Administrative (585) 602-4400

Locations

Orthopaedics & Physical Performance - Victor

Omnitech Park
7670 Omnitech Place
Victor, NY 14564

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Orthopaedics & Physical Performance - Penfield

Platinum Office Complex
2064 Fairport Nine Mile Point Road
Penfield, NY 14526

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The Saunders Center for Orthopaedics & Physical Performance - Henrietta

Marketplace
10 Miracle Mile Drive
Rochester, NY 14623

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About Me

I am a board certified, 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 prima...
I am a board certified, 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 current serve as the Louis A. Goldstein Spine Surgery Fellowship Co-Director and the Division Chief of Spine Surgery.

Faculty Appointments

Assistant Professor - Department of Orthopaedics (SMD)

Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

Fellowship, Spine Surgery, Columbia University Irving Medical Center. 2021 - 2022

Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, Johns Hopkins Hospital (USA). 2017 - 2021

Internship, Orthopaedic Surgery, Johns Hopkins Hospital (USA). 2016 - 2017

Education

MD | Johns Hopkins University. 2016

Research

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.

Ratings & Comments

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Ratings

Care provider's discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)

4.6 stars

Likelihood of recommending this care provider to others

4.6 stars

Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition

4.7 stars

Care provider's efforts to include you in decisions about your care

4.7 stars

Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries

4.7 stars

Patient Comments

5.0 stars

Good

Jan 31, 2025

5.0 stars

There was a fairly lengthy wait for the attending. Resident was very thorough. Once the attending came in, gave individuals attention, did not rush and thoroughly explained his recommendations and answered all questions.

Jan 28, 2025

5.0 stars

Outstanding job by Varun as always. Very thorough, listens to me and we work as a team to come to the best plan.

Jan 17, 2025

5.0 stars

Provider's care was excellent.

Dec 30, 2024

5.0 stars

He is an excellent doctor, really interested in my health

Dec 09, 2024

5.0 stars

Dr. Varun has been simply amazing during the time leading up to surgery and thru the entire surgery process. He explained my condition in detail and presented the surgery option. He had extreme attention to detail and even better bedside manner. This made the decision for surgery very easy for my family and I. I would recommend him without hesitation every time.

Nov 30, 2024

5.0 stars

Loved all that tended to me. Very thoughtful and sensitive.

Nov 16, 2024

5.0 stars

Angel on this earth.

Oct 18, 2024

5.0 stars

Dr Varun is one of the most caring and thoughtful Doctors I have ever met. I am so glad that I have switched to him.

Sep 28, 2024

5.0 stars

Very friendly

Aug 29, 2024