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Dr. Christopher Vara, MD

Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery* Age 55
Dr. Christopher Vara, MD
3.7 (7 Ratings)

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Dr. Christopher Vara, MD is a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Saint Paul, MN.
Dr. Christopher Vara, MD
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Dr. Christopher Vara, MD

Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery* Age 55
Saint Paul, MN
Accepting new patients
24 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Christopher Vara, MD is a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Saint Paul, MN.

About

Dr. Christopher Vara, MD is a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Saint Paul, MN and has 24 years experience. They graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 2000 and completed a residency at University Hospitals of Cleveland.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Gillette Childrens Specialty Hospital, M Health Fairview Lakes Medical Center and M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center - West Bank. At present, Dr. Vara received an average rating of 3.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 7 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Vara accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Cerebral Palsy
Clubfoot
Scoliosis
Cerebral Palsy
Clubfoot
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Scoliosis
Achilles Tendon Contracture
Achondroplasia
Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Amniotic Band Syndrome
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Arthrogryposis - Severe Scoliosis
Autoimmune Diseases
Avascular Necrosis
Back Pain
Birthmark
Blount's Disease
Brachial Plexus Injuries
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Brachydactyly Preaxial - Hallux Varus - Thumb Abduction
Broken Arm
Bunion
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Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, Type 1
Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, Type 4E
Coccygeal Pain
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Congenital Dislocation of Patella
Congenital Hand Anomaly
Congenital Vertical Talus
Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip
Difficulty With Walking
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Elbow Injuries
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femur Fracture
Flat Foot
Foot Conditions
Foot Fracture
Fracture
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Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Fractured Lower Leg
Gait Abnormality
Genu Valgum
Genu Valgum, St Helena Familial
Hand Conditions
Hand Fracture
Heel Spur
Hemangioma
Hernia
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Hip Dysplasia
Hip Fracture
Hip Pointer
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Infantile Brachial Plexus
Internal Derangement of Knee
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
Knee Dislocation
Knee Disorders
Knee Sprain
Kyphosis
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Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Leukodystrophy
Limb Deformity
Limb Length
Limb Pain
Lipedema
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Lordosis
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Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spina Bifida
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lupus
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Macrodactyly of Hand
Macrodactyly of the Foot
Marfan Syndrome
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Myelopathy
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Osteopenia
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pediatric Dermatologic Disorders
Pediatric Tethered Cord Syndrome
Polydactyly
Rickets
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Sacrum Disorders
Scars
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Scleroderma
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Disorders
Slipped Epiphysis
Spasticity
Spina Bifida
Spina Bifida Occulta
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spine Disorders
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Spondylosis
Sports Injuries
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Syndactyly
Tethered Spinal Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Spina Bifida
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia Fracture
Toe Syndactyly, Telecanthus - Anogenital and Renal Malformations
Torticollis
Wrist Fracture
Achilles Tenotomy
Arm Surgery
Bone Scan
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Fracture Care
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hip Dislocation
Joint Drainage
Joint Fluid Test
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Surgery
McMurray's Test
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Spinal and Postural Screening

Insurance Accepted

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  • Group Value Network (Select Network)-MN
  • Blue Preferred Plus POS
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Health Alliance PPO
  • Tricare
  • Interplan Health Group
  • Choice Care PPO
  • Medicaid
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • United Healthcare
  • Alliance Select

Locations

  1. 1 Pediatric Orthotic and Prosthetic Services - Midwest LLC
    215 Radio Dr Ste 100, Saint Paul, MN 55125
  2. 2 Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare
    200 University Ave E, Saint Paul, MN 55101
  3. 3 Iowa Methodist Medical Center
    1200 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA 50309
  4. 4 Shriners Hospitals for Children-twin Cities
    2025 E River Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN 55414

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Specialties*
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery
Pediatrics Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Pediatric Non-Surgical Orthopedics
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Georgetown University School of Medicine
    2000
Medical Education

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University Hospitals of Cleveland
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • New England Baptist Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
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Dr. Christopher Vara, MD is affiliated with Gillette Childrens Specialty Hospital, M Health Fairview Lakes Medical Center and M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center - West Bank.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Gillette Childrens Specialty Hospital

    200 University Ave E, Saint Paul, MN

  • M Health Fairview Lakes Medical Center

    5200 Fairview Blvd, Wyoming, MN

  • M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center - West Bank

    2450 Riverside Ave, Minneapolis, MN