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Dr. Thomas Vara, MD

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Dr. Thomas Vara, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Columbus, OH.
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Dr. Thomas Vara, MD

General Surgery* Age 69
Columbus, OH
Accepting new patients
43 years of experience
Dr. Thomas Vara, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Columbus, OH.

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Dr. Thomas Vara, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Columbus, OH and has 43 years experience. They graduated from Ohio State University. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Mount Carmel East. Dr. Vara has experience treating conditions like Appendicitis, Gallstones and Cholecystitis and Gallstones among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Vara received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 22 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Vara is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Appendicitis
Gallstones
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Appendicitis
Gallstones
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Appendicitis
Gallstones
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Abdominal Pain
Breast Lump
Constipation
Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
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Umbilical Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Appendectomy
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Breast Cancer
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Secondary Malignancies
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Augmentation Cystoplasty
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Biopsy of Breast
Bladder Surgery
Breast Reconstruction
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Colectomy
Colostomy
Cystotomy
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastrectomy
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
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
Orchiectomy
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy with Robotic Assist
Thoracentesis
Thyroid Biopsy
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Aetna HMO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Health Network Option Open Access
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network APCN Choice (OAMC) POS II
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
  • Blue Preferred-OH POS
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
    Blue Preferred Plus POS
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
  • SuperMed HMO
    SuperMed PPO Plus
  • Choice Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Oberlander and Associates Internal Medicine Inc.
    6075 E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43213
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (614) 864-6363
  2. 2 Office
    750 Mount Carmel Mall Ste 380, Columbus, OH 43222
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (614) 228-0768
  3. 3 Taylor Anesthesia Consultants LLC
    275 Taylor Station Rd, Columbus, OH 43213
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (614) 751-4466
  4. 4 Office
    5969 E Broad St Bldg 4, Columbus, OH 43213
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (614) 866-5422

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Vara
4.6
Based on 22 Reviews
5 Stars (20)
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1 Star (2)

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Patient Reviews
Dec 04, 2023
Went through inguinal surgery. Dr. Vara explained the surgery accurately. Took care of post operative pain. He is very caring and so is his staff at office and Taylor Station surgical center.
— Dec 04, 2023
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Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Ohio State University
    1981
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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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. Vara frequently treats the following conditions: Appendicitis, Gallstones and Cholecystitis and Gallstones. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Thomas Vara, MD is affiliated with Mount Carmel East.

Yes, Dr. Thomas Vara, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mount Carmel East

    6001 E Broad St, Columbus, OH