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MaleAbout Varun Kshettry
Biography
Varun R. Kshettry, MD, FAANS, FCNS, 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 serves as 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 200 peer-reviewed publications and book chapters. He is an author and editor for a reference textbook entitled Endoscopic and Keyhole Cranial Surgery. He is a past and current investigator in multiple multi-center clinical trials. He serves as a section editor or reviewer for multiple neurosurgical journals. He serves on the Board of Directors for the North American Skull Base Society. He is actively involved in the RAPID multi-center Pituitary Consortium and previously served as Scientific Lead. He has been an invited speaker at hundreds of regional, national and international symposia and conferences.
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Locations
- CA Building - Taussig Cancer Center
- 10201 Carnegie Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44106
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- CA Building - Taussig Cancer Center
- 10201 Carnegie Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44106
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Education & Board Certifications
Education
- Fellowship: Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, 2016
- Residency: Cleveland Clinic, 2015
- Medical Education: Northwestern University, 2008
- Undergraduate: University of Pennsylvania, 2004
Board Certifications
- Neurological Surgery: American Board of Neurological Surgery, 2020
Awards
- 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
Professional Memberships
Research & Publications
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Industry Relationships
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Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
130 ratings, 14 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/13/2026
Dr Knetery very informative
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/6/2026
It really is an extraordinary team, each person shows the same caring, and emphasis on being clear with communication whether asking a question or ensuring that my responses are understood.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/6/2026
Dr. Kshettry''s office is so professional and friendly, I just feel so comfortable being a patient with him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/16/2026
Doctor was thorough in his explanations. Easy to understand.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/16/2026
We were very happy with Dr Keshetry and his nurse.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/29/2026
Dr.K explained the medical situation while showing kindness and concern
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/29/2026
Caregiver at infusions all three times was very good. Comforting, caring and always giving information on what is happening with the infusion itself
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2025
No complaints. I felt much more at ease after talking with the doctor about the procedure.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/9/2025
Very good, doctor pleasant, courteous and professional Explained everything to me so that I could understand what his plan and procedure was to be done. I have no cpmp[aints, very comfortable and at ease with him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/19/2025
Dr. Kshettry was very easy to talk to and he explained everything very clearly. A prior physician in a different hospital system did not know what the issue might or might not be, but Dr. Kshettry Is an expert In this area and he was very easily able to explain In great detail what he saw. He showed us the images from my scans and explained what he saw as we all looked at the MRI. It was also nice to visually see my scans as he explained what he was seeing. He explained things in a layperson's terms-- very easy to understand and he answered all of my questions. Dr. Kshettry treated me as a person, not just a patient. I would absolutely recommend him to anyone-- he is a fantastic physician!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/4/2025
Couldn't of had a better doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/15/2025
Dr Kshettry is a top notch surgeon, as well as a top notch person in general He has to be the best In his field
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/23/2025
Dr. Kshettry listened intently to me (and my husband) as I explained my symptoms and the treatments that have already been tried. I felt heard as well as believed, which is good since my nerve disorder is invisible. Dr. Kshettry was courteous and thoroughly explained possible treatments - their risks, benefits, and realistic success rates. It was obvious he had read through my medical history prior to entering the exam room. The appointment did not feel rushed in any way.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/17/2025
Outstanding! The system worked and the doctor was fantastic!