Summary

Dr. Chintalapati Varma performs liver, kidney, and pancreas transplants. He has special interest in laparoscopic live donor nephrectomies, live donor liver transplantation, split liver transplantation, and pediatric liver transplantation. He has extensive experience with complex hepatobiliary surgical procedures that include major liver resections for benign and malignant tumors, and bile duct tumor resections.

Dr. Varma is an associate professor of surgery in the Department of Surgery, Division of , at Saint Louis University School of Medicine.

He is a member of the American Society of Transplant Surgeons, the International Liver Transplant Society, and the Americas Hepto-Pancreato-Biliary Association.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.2
  • 43 years of experience
  • 22 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Telugu, English, Hindi
  • Mount Sinai School Of Medicine
  • 2 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 5 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Chintalapati Varma has 2 locations

SLUCare Physician Group

1465 S Grand BlvdSaint Louis, MO 63104
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

SLUCare Physician Group

1225 South Grand Boulevard 2L - Door 1St. Louis, MO 63104
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Transplant SurgeryNurse PractitionerTransplant SurgerySurgery
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.2 
4.4 
43 Years of Experience 47 Years of Experience 51 Years of Experience
Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Telugu, English, Hindi Speaks Chinese, Spanish, English, French Speaks English
Saint Louis , MOSaint Louis , MOSaint Louis , MOBRIDGETON , MO
Med School: Armed Forces Medical College Med School: St Louis University School Of Medicine Med School: St Louis University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Chintalapati Varma

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Dean Health Plan
  • ESSENCE Healthcare
  • ESSENCE Healthcare - Medicare
  • Golden Rule
  • Health Alliance
  • Humana
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meridian Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Optum Health
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Chintalapati Varma has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Chintalapati Varma has the following 5 areas of expertise

  • Kidney Transplant (Renal Transplant)
  • Liver Transplantation
  • Pancreas Transplantation
  • Surgery
  • Transplant Surgeon

Certifications, License, & Education

43 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Missouri, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Mount Sinai School Of Medicine

Medical School

Armed Forces Medical CollegeGraduated in 1984
BJ MEDICAL COLLEGEGraduated in 1983

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Where is Dr. Chintalapati Varma's office located?
Dr. Chintalapati Varma's office is located at 1465 S Grand Blvd, Saint Louis, MO, 63104.
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Which hospitals is Dr. Chintalapati Varma affiliated with?
Dr. Chintalapati Varma is affiliated with Ssm Health Saint Louis University Hospital.
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