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Dr. Thomas Vara, MD
General Surgery* Age 71
Dr. Thomas Vara, MD
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Dr. Thomas Vara, MD is a General Surgeon in Columbus, OH.
Dr. Thomas Vara, MD

Dr. Thomas Vara, MD

General Surgery* Age 71
Columbus, OH
Accepting new patients
45 years of experience
Dr. Thomas Vara, MD is a General Surgeon in Columbus, OH.
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About Dr. Thomas Vara, MD

Dr. Vara graduated from Ohio State University. Dr. Thomas Vara, MD is a General Surgeon in Columbus, OH and has 45 years experience. Dr. Vara currently practices at Columbus VA Ambulatory Care Center and is affiliated with Riverside Methodist Hospital, Mount Carmel St. Ann's, Mount Carmel New Albany Surgical Hospital, Diley Ridge Medical Center and Mount Carmel East. Dr. Vara's office accepts new patients. Dr. Vara is board certified in General Surgery.

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Gallbladder Removal
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Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
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Barrett's Esophagus
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Biliary Tract Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Varices
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Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Hyperparathyroidism
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
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Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Fistula
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Lung Cancer
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Megacolon
Necrotizing Fasciitis
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Traumatic Brain Injury
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Biopsy of Breast
Bladder Surgery
Breast Reconstruction
Colectomy
Colostomy
Cystotomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gastrectomy
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Open Appendectomy
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Orchiectomy
Parathyroidectomy
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Thoracentesis
Thyroid Biopsy
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wound Repair

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Aetna HMO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    APCN Choice POS II
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Health Network Option Open Access
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health

Where Dr. Thomas Vara, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Columbus VA Ambulatory Care Center
    420 N James Rd, Columbus, OH 43219
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (614) 257-5200
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    08:00 - 16:00
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    Sunday
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  2. 2 Oberlander and Associates Internal Medicine Inc
    6075 E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43213
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (614) 864-6363

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FAQs About Dr. Vara's Practice

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Thomas Vara, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Vara's profile.

Dr. Thomas Vara, MD is affiliated with Riverside Methodist Hospital, Mount Carmel St. Ann's, Mount Carmel New Albany Surgical Hospital, Diley Ridge Medical Center and Mount Carmel East.

Yes, Dr. Thomas Vara, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.
Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • Ohio State University
    1981
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Hospitals Where Dr. Thomas Vara, MD Practices

  • Riverside Methodist Hospital

    3535 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH

  • Mount Carmel St. Ann's

    500 S Cleveland Ave, Westerville, OH

  • Mount Carmel New Albany Surgical Hospital

    7333 Smiths Mill Rd, New Albany, OH

  • Diley Ridge Medical Center

    7911 Diley Rd, Canal Winchester, OH

  • Mount Carmel East

    6001 E Broad St, Columbus, OH

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