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Dr. Christopher Vara, MD

Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery* Age 56
Dr. Christopher Vara, MD
3.7 (7 Ratings)
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Dr. Christopher Vara, MD is a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon in Saint Paul, MN.
Dr. Christopher Vara, MD
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Dr. Christopher Vara, MD

Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery* Age 56
Saint Paul, MN
Accepting new patients
24 years of experience
Dr. Christopher Vara, MD is a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon in Saint Paul, MN.

About

Dr. Vara graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 2000 and completed a residency at University Hospitals of Cleveland.Dr. Christopher Vara, MD is a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon in Saint Paul, MN and has 24 years experience. Dr. Vara currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Baylor Scott and White Medical Center Temple, Bryan East Campus, Columbus Community Hospital, Gillette Childrens Specialty Hospital, M Health Fairview Lakes Medical Center, M Health Fairview University of MN and Ridgeview Medical Center. Dr. Vara has experience treating conditions like Hip Dysplasia, Cerebral Palsy and Scoliosis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Vara received an average rating of 3.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 7 times. Dr. Vara's office accepts new patients. Dr. Vara is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Hip Dysplasia
Cerebral Palsy
Scoliosis
Hip Dysplasia
Cerebral Palsy
Scoliosis
Clubfoot
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Spine Deformities
Achilles Tendon Contracture
Difficulty With Walking
Gait Abnormality
Genu Valgum
Limb Pain
Lumbar Spina Bifida
Achondroplasia
Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Amniotic Band Syndrome
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Arthrogryposis - Severe Scoliosis
Autoimmune Diseases
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Back Pain
Birthmark
Blount's Disease
Brachial Plexus Injuries
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Brachydactyly Preaxial - Hallux Varus - Thumb Abduction
Broken Arm
Bunion
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Bursitis of Hip
Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, Type 1
Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, Type 4E
Chronic Pain
Coccygeal Pain
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Congenital Dislocation of Patella
Congenital Hand Anomaly
Congenital Vertical Talus
Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Elbow Injuries
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femur Fracture
Flat Foot
Foot Conditions
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Fracture
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Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Fractured Lower Leg
Genu Valgum, St Helena Familial
Genu Varum
Hand Conditions
Hand Fracture
Heel Spur
Hemangioma
Hernia
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Hip Fracture
Hip Pointer
Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Infantile Brachial Plexus
Internal Derangement of Knee
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
Knee Dislocation
Knee Disorders
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
Kyphosis
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Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Leukodystrophy
Limb Deformity
Limb Length
Lipedema
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Lordosis
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Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lupus
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Macrodactyly of Hand
Macrodactyly of the Foot
Marfan Syndrome
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Myelopathy
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Osteopenia
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Disorders
Patellar Tendonitis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pediatric Dermatologic Disorders
Pediatric Tethered Cord Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Polydactyly
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Radiculopathy
Rickets
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Sacral Spina Bifida
Sacrum Disorders
Scars
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Scleroderma
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Disorders
Slipped Epiphysis
Snapping Hip
Spasticity
Spina Bifida
Spina Bifida Occulta
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Disorders
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Spondylosis
Sports Injuries
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Syndactyly
Tethered Spinal Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Spina Bifida
Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia Fracture
Toe Syndactyly, Telecanthus - Anogenital and Renal Malformations
Torticollis
Wrist Fracture
Achilles Tenotomy
Arm Surgery
Arthrocentesis
Bone Scan
Closed Hip Fracture Treatment
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Elbow Repair
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Fracture Care
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Dislocation
Joint Drainage
Joint Fluid Test
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Surgery
McMurray's Test
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Spinal and Postural Screening
Steroid Injection

Insurance Accepted

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  • Cigna
  • Group Value Network (Select Network)-MN
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Devon Health
  • Choice Care PPO
  • Fortified Provider Network
  • Three Rivers Provider Network
  • HealthSmart
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Aetna
  • Tricare
  • HealthPartners
  • First Choice Health
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Medica
  • Health Alliance PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
  • Alliance Select
  • Interplan Health Group
  • United Healthcare
  • Blue Preferred Plus POS
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • Medicaid

Locations

  1. 1 Pediatric Orthotic And Prosthetic Services-Midwest Llc
    215 Radio Dr Ste 100, Saint Paul, MN 55125
  2. 2 Iowa Methodist Medical Center
    1200 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA 50309
  3. 3 Shriners Hospitals for Children-Twin Cities
    2025 E River Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN 55414
  4. 4 Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare
    200 University Ave E, Saint Paul, MN 55101

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3.7
Based on 7 Reviews
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Specialties*
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery
Pediatrics Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Pediatric Non-Surgical Orthopedics
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Georgetown University School of Medicine
    2000
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University Hospitals of Cleveland
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • New England Baptist Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Christopher Vara, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Vara's profile.

Dr. Vara frequently treats the following conditions: Hip Dysplasia, Cerebral Palsy and Scoliosis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Christopher Vara, MD is affiliated with Baylor Scott and White Medical Center Temple, Bryan East Campus, Columbus Community Hospital, Gillette Childrens Specialty Hospital, M Health Fairview Lakes Medical Center, M Health Fairview University of MN and Ridgeview Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Christopher Vara, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Baylor Scott and White Medical Center Temple

    2401 S 31st St, Temple, TX

  • Bryan East Campus

    1600 S 48th St, Lincoln, NE

  • Columbus Community Hospital

    4600 38th St, Columbus, NE

  • Gillette Childrens Specialty Hospital

    200 University Ave E, Saint Paul, MN

  • M Health Fairview Lakes Medical Center

    5200 Fairview Blvd, Wyoming, MN

  • M Health Fairview University of MN

    2450 Riverside Ave, Minneapolis, MN

  • Ridgeview Medical Center

    500 S Maple St, Waconia, MN