Varun C. Pulakanti
Expertise in
2
conditions

Dr. Varun C. Pulakanti

Neurology
Geisinger Health System
Geisinger Scranton - Neurology
3 West Olive Street, Suite 132, 
Scranton, PA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Expertise in
2
conditions
Geisinger Health System
Geisinger Scranton - Neurology
3 West Olive Street, Suite 132, 
Scranton, PA 
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Overview

Varun Pulakanti is a Neurologist in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Pulakanti is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Moyamoya Disease, Stroke, Hemiplegia, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization. Dr. Pulakanti is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution
Saint Georges University, School Of Medicine, 2014 - Doctor Of Medicine
Residency
Geisinger Medical Center, 2018
Specialties
Neurology
Hospital Affiliations
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
Geisinger Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Spanish
Telugu
Gender
Male

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Locations

Geisinger Scranton - Neurology
3 West Olive Street, Suite 132, Scranton, PA 18508
Call: 800-275-6401
Other Locations
Geisinger Scranton - Neurology
3 West Olive Street, Suite 132, Scranton, PA 18508
Call: 800-275-6401
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Office Building - Neurology
950 East Mountain Boulevard, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
Call: 800-275-6401
Geisinger Medical Center - Neurology
35 Justin Drive, Danville, PA 17821
Call: 800-275-6401
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