Madhulika (. Varma
Expertise in
13
conditions
Expertise in
13
conditions
1825 Fourth St., Fourth Floor, 
San Francisco, CA 

Overview

Dr. Madhulika (Mika) Varma, chief of colorectal surgery at UCSF Medical Center, specializes in diseases of the colon, rectum and anus. Her areas of expertise include colorectal and anal cancer, inflammatory bowel diseases such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, and pelvic floor disorders. She also is a specialist in treating many of these diseases using laparoscopic (minimally invasive) surgical techniques. Varma is director of the Center for Pelvic Physiology, which evaluates patients with fecal incontinence, constipation, rectal cancer and anal fistula. She is co-director of the UCSF Center for Inflammatory Bowel Disease and a member of the Women's Continence Center and Women's Health Clinical Research Center. Varma's research interests include clinical outcomes for inflammatory bowel diseases and defecation disorders. Varma earned her medical degree at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. She completed a residency in general surgery at UCSF and spent a year at the University of Minnesota for specialized training in colon and rectal surgery. In 2000, she returned to UCSF, where she completed a fellowship in clinical outcomes research and epidemiology.

Dr. Varma is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Bowel Incontinence, Rectal Prolapse, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 52 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

Brown University, MD

Residency

UCSF Graduate Medical Education

Specialties

Oncology

Licenses

Surgery in CA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery, Colon & Rectal Surgery
American Board Of Surgery, General Surgery

Fellowships

University of Minnesota at Minneapolis, Colon/Rectal Surgery

Hospital Affiliations

Ucsf Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

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  • HMO
  • POS
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  • PPO
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  • PPO
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Wellcare
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  • HMO
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  • MEDICARE MAPD
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Locations

Center for Colorectal Surgery
1825 Fourth St., Fourth Floor, San Francisco, CA 94158

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Varma has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Lynch Syndrome
Crohn's Disease
Ulcerative Colitis

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Madhulika (. Varma

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You can book an appointment with Dr. Madhulika (. Varma by calling their office at 415-885-3606. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Madhulika (. Varma a top-rated expert for Bowel Incontinence?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Madhulika (. Varma is classified as an Distinguished expert for Bowel Incontinence, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Madhulika (. Varma specialize in?

While Dr. Madhulika (. Varma is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Bowel Incontinence, Ileostomy, and Rectal Prolapse. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.

Does Dr. Madhulika (. Varma participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Madhulika (. Varma has published 52 articles and abstracts on conditions like Bowel Incontinence. You can view a list of Dr. Madhulika (. Varma's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Madhulika (. Varma accept my insurance?

Dr. Madhulika (. Varma accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-885-3606 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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