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Dr. Varun Ranjan Kshettry, MD

(30 Ratings)

Specializes in: Neurosurgery

Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine (2008)

Professional interests include: carotid stenosis, pituitary tumor, meningioma, and more.

9500 Euclid Avenue Mail Code Ca-51
Cleveland, OH 44195

(216) 444-3711

Dr. Varun Ranjan Kshettry, MD is a neurosurgeon in Cleveland, OH specializing in neurosurgery. He graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine in 2008 and has 16 years of experience. Dr. Varun Ranjan Kshettry, MD is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic and Cleveland Clinic Main Campus.

Office Locations

Address:

9500 Euclid Avenue Mail Code Ca-51
Cleveland, OH 44195

Some issues Dr. Varun Ranjan Kshettry, MD can help you with:

Craniotomy

Craniotomy and craniectomy are surgical procedures used to access the brain and treat tumors, intracranial pressure, or other conditions. These surgeries are performed by creating holes in the skull, or cranium, to expose the brain. The opening in the skull can be immediately replaced (craniotomy), or it can be replaced during a later procedure (craniectomy). The following procedures use craniotomy or craniectomy:

Brain biopsy, which is done by guiding a needle through the opening in the skull to the targeted area of the brain. This procedure may be performed through an open or minimally invasive approach. The minimally invasive approach, called stereotactic brain biopsy, uses a computer to guide the needle.
Brain tumor resection, which may be performed following a biopsy with image guidance. Depending on the size and location of the tumor, resection will require 2-5 hours.
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak repair, particularly for leaks that continue for a long period of time after a surgery. CSF leaks that are left untreated can lead to complications such as meningitis, an inflammation of the outer layers (meninges) of the brain.
Decompression, often following a stroke or injury. Decompressive craniotomy or craniectomy temporarily removes a flap from the skull to give the brain more room for swelling, which provides pressure relief.
Hematoma evacuation, which can also relieve pressure on the brain. A hematoma is a swelling of clotted blood. It can occur between the skull and the outer covering of the brain, or dura (epidural), between the dura and the brain (subdural), and within the brain (intracerebral). Craniotomy or craniectomy may be used to access and remove the hematoma.

To perform a craniotomy, the surgeon will need to make an incision on the scalp to expose the skull. Some of the hair may be shaved, and the scalp will be cleaned with antiseptic solution. Following the incision, the surgeon will use a drill to remove a piece of the skull, called a bone or skull flap. If the surgeon needs to reach a tumor or perform an aspiration, the dura, which covers the brain, will be incised (cut) to access the lesion. The bone flap will be reattached once the surgeon has completed the procedure. If the surgeon is performing a craniectomy, the same steps will be followed, but a mesh piece will be placed where the bone flap was, and the scalp will be surgically closed. Patients will need to wear a special helmet for a few months after the procedure. The bone flap will be preserved and replaced during a later operation, or it may never be replaced.

Patient recovery period can range from two days to two weeks, depending on the specific procedure and condition. Patient will require monitoring and may be given medication for pain or brain swelling. Patients will have to restrict their physical activity for some time after the procedure, and they may need to work with a physical therapist.

hospital care	11
inpatient care	11

**Gender**
Male	17
Female	34

**Age**
From 65 to 74	22
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	41
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	31
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	43
Dementia	31
Cancer	27

doctor visit	71
hospital care	86
inpatient care	86

**Gender**
Male	64
Female	66

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	101
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	68
From 75 to 84	30
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	41
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	34
Dementia	25
Cancer	18

doctor visit	95
hospital care	117
inpatient care	117

**Gender**
Male	68
Female	110

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	145
Black	21
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	97
From 75 to 84	46
85 and over	11
Less than 65	24

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	33
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	32
Dementia	18
Cancer	11

doctor visit	103
hospital care	30
inpatient care	30

**Gender**
Male	69
Female	86

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	124
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	73
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	25
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	30
Dementia	17
Cancer	17

doctor visit	46
hospital care	17
inpatient care	17

**Gender**
Male	55
Female	77

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	109
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	76
From 75 to 84	31
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	21
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	30
Dementia	20
Cancer	16

doctor visit	158
hospital care	34
inpatient care	34

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2016 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Varun Ranjan Kshettry, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Varun Ranjan Kshettry, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Cleveland, OH were hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit	96
hospital care	49
inpatient care	49

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2016 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Varun Ranjan Kshettry, MD.

**Gender**
Male	27
Female	37

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	4
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	47
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	15
85 and over	1
Less than 65	2
65 to 74	33

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Varun Ranjan Kshettry, MD From 2016 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Varun Ranjan Kshettry, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	36
High Cholesterol	32
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	2
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	16
Atrial Fibrillation	5
Cancer	8
Dementia	11

Education & Training

Dr. Varun Ranjan Kshettry, MD graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine in 2008. He completed residency at Cleveland Clinic. He is certified by the Neurological Surgery and has a state license in Ohio.

Medical School: Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine (2008)

Residency: Cleveland Clinic (2015)

Board Certification: Neurological Surgery

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Varun Ranjan Kshettry, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Cleveland Clinic

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Varun Ranjan Kshettry, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 30 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Varun Ranjan Kshettry, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Cleveland, OH.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Varun Ranjan Kshettry, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Stryker Corporation	$2,538 SPETZLER MALIS $500	SONOPET IQ $250	Core $185	SCOPIS ENT $175	NSE MIS Burs $174	Other $1,255
Integra LifeSciences Corporation	$810 DuraSeal Exact $160	$650
KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America	$384 ENDOCAMELEON $147	VENTRICULOSCOPE LOTTA $140	n.a. $98
Acclarent, Inc	$324 Acclarent Navwire $177	TruDi Nav Cable $147
Medtronic, Inc.	$188 AQUAMANTYS $175	MIDAS REX $13
Other	$192 BIPOLAR FORCEPS INSERT,STERILE, 2 PKG $82	CRANIOS REINFORCED $57	Neurosurgery $54

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$2,300
Food and Beverage	$2,106
Travel and Lodging	$31

Research Payments

Dr. Varun Ranjan Kshettry, MD has received 2 research payments totaling $22,036.

Biography

Dr. Varun Kshettry is a physician who specializes in neurosurgery. He attended Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine and then went on to complete his residency at Cleveland Clinic. Clinical interests for Dr. Kshettry include hemifacial spasm, brain aneurysm, and pituitary surgery. Patient reviews placed Dr. Kshettry at an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Kshettry is professionally affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Main Campus.