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Dr. Glen Varns is an internal medicine physician who specializes in hospice and palliative medicine as well as hospital medicine. He earned his medical degree from the University of Minnesota Medical School and completed his residency training at Hennepin County Medical Center. With 25 years of clinical experience, Dr. Varns has developed expertise in caring for patients with complex medical conditions and those facing end-of-life challenges. He speaks English with his patients.
Dr. Varns practices at several locations throughout Minneapolis, Minnesota, including Abbott Northwestern Hospital, M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center, and Hennepin County Medical Center. His clinical focus includes treating patients with liver cancer and helping those experiencing unexplained weight loss. He also provides care for patients dealing with back pain. Through his work in hospice and palliative medicine, Dr. Varns helps ensure patients receive compassionate, comfort-focused …care during serious illness.
Read More Read less Dr. Varns practices at several locations throughout Minneapolis, Minnesota, including Abbott Northwestern Hospital, M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center, and Hennepin County Medical Center. His clinical focus includes treating patients with liver cancer and helping those experiencing unexplained weight loss. He also provides care for patients dealing with back pain. Through his work in hospice and palliative medicine, Dr. Varns helps ensure patients receive compassionate, comfort-focused …care during serious illness.
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Quick Facts
- 25 years of experience
- speaks English
- Hennepin County Medical Center
- 3 specialties
- 6 areas of expertise
- 3 board certifications
- 5 hospital affiliations
- 5 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Glen David Varns has 5 locationsAbbott Northwestern Hospital
800 E 28th StMinneapolis, MN 55407 Tel: (612) 863-4000
Mon12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tue12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Wed12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Thu12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Fri12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sat12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sun12:00 am - 12:00 pm
M Health Fairview University Of Minnesota Medical Center - West Bank East
2450 Riverside AveMinneapolis, MN 55454 Tel: (612) 273-3000
M Health Fairview University Of Minnesota Medical Center
500 Harvard St SeMinneapolis, MN 55455 Tel: (612) 273-3000
Hennepin County Comprehensive Cancer Center
701 Park Ave Ste 310Minneapolis, MN 55415 Tel: (612) 873-6369
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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| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English, Mandarin, Spanish |
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| Med School: University Of Minnesota Medical School | Med School: University Of Minnesota Medical School | Med School: University of Minnesota Medical School | Med School: UCLA's David Geffen School of Medicine |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Glen David Varns has the following 3 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Glen David Varns has the following 6 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
25 Years Experience
Dr. Glen David Varns holds an expired medical license in the state of Minnesota.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Minnesota that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Hennepin County Medical Center.
Medical School
Graduated from University Of Minnesota Medical School in 2001.
NPI Number
Dr. Varns' NPI number is 1497792857.
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- What languages does Dr. Glen Varns speak?
- Dr. Glen Varns speaks English.
- Which hospitals is Dr. Glen Varns affiliated with?
- Dr. Glen Varns is affiliated with MINNEAPOLIS HEART INSTITUTE, Hennepin County Medical Center, M Health Fairview University Of Minnesota Medical Center, River Falls Area Hospital, and M Health Fairview University Of Minnesota Medical Center West Bank East.
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