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

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

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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Accepts New Patients
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43 Years of Experience 13 Years of Experience 11 Years of Experience 24 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Telugu, English, Hindi Speaks Spanish, Chinese
Saint Louis , MOSaint Louis , MOSaint Louis , MOSaint Louis , MO
Med School: Armed Forces Medical College Med School: University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of Medicine Med School: Georgetown University School Of Medicine Med School: Aga Khan University Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by 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

Chintalapati Varma has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

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

Chintalapati Varma holds an expired medical license in the state of Missouri.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Missouri that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Mount Sinai School Of Medicine.

Medical School

Graduated from Armed Forces Medical College in 1984 and BJ MEDICAL COLLEGE in 1983.

NPI Number

Chintalapati Varma's NPI number is 1083665574.

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