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Dr. Geetha Varma, MD

Hematology & Oncology*
2.6 (16)
Map Pin Small Salinas, CA
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Geetha Varma, MD

Dr. Geetha Varma, MD is a Hematology & Oncology Specialist in Salinas, CA. They specialize in Hematology & Oncology, has 34 years of experience, and is board certified in Hospice Care and Palliative Medicine. They graduated from Government Medical College Kozhikode and is affiliated with Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital, George L Mee Memorial Hospital, Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital and Natividad Medical Center. Dr. Varma, completed a residency at Jackson Park Hospital Program. Patients rated Dr. Varma an average 2.6 star rating.

Dr. Varma works at SVMC Cancer Care in Salinas, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Breast Lump, Breast Cancer and Leukocytosis along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Varma's Office Locations

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    SVMC Cancer Care
    505 E Romie Ln Ste A, Salinas, CA 93901 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (831) 755-1701
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

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Admitting Hospitals

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  • Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital
  • George L Mee Memorial Hospital
  • Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital
  • Natividad Medical Center

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Breast Lump
Breast Cancer
Leukocytosis
Breast Carcinoma
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Leukocytopenia
Male Breast Carcinoma
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Anemia
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Leukemia
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Bleeding Disorders
Bone Cancer
Brain Cancer
Cholangiocarcinoma
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Coagulation Disorders
Colorectal Cancer
Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
Esophageal Cancer
Head and Neck Cancer
Immune Thrombocytopenia
Kidney Cancer
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Lymphocytosis
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Myeloma
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Myeloproliferative Disorders
Neutropenia
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Pancytopenia
Pineal Region Tumors
Polycythemia Rubra Vera
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Prostate Cancer
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach Cancer
Thrombocytosis
Thyroid Cancer
Uterine Cancer
Vitamin B Deficiency
Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia Type 3
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Amyloidosis
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Bladder Cancer
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cervical Cancer
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)
Colon Cancer
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 3A
Gallbladder Cancer
Graft vs Host Disease
Hemochromatosis
Hereditary Amyloidosis
Lobular Carcinoma
Lymphoma
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Male Breast Cancer
Mantle Cell Lymphoma
Marginal Zone Lymphoma
Mature T and NK-Cell Cancer
Melanoma
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Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Oral Cancer
Osteoporosis
Ovarian Cancer
Peritoneal Cancer
Refractory Anemia with Sideroblasts
Sickle Cell Disease
Skin Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Skin
Testicular Cancer
Throat Cancer (Nasopharyngeal)
Tongue Cancer
Tonsil Cancer
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Biopsy of Breast
Bone Marrow Evaluation
Erythropoietin Test
Leukemia Diagnostic Evaluations
Lymphoma Evaluation
Thoracentesis
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    About Dr. Geetha Varma, MD

    Specialties*
    • Hematology & Oncology

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    Years of Experience
    • 34 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1740287978
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Erie County Medical Center
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Jackson Park Hospital Program
    Residency
    Internship
    • Aurora Sinai Medical Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Government Medical College Kozhikode
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Hospice Care and Palliative Medicine and Medical Oncology
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Geetha Varma, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Varma is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Varma has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Varma has seen patients for Breast Lump, Breast Cancer and Leukocytosis, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Varma on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    16 patients have reviewed Dr. Varma. The overall rating for this provider is 2.6. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Varma.

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