Ophthalmology

Hersh Varma, MD

Clinical Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology

Dr. Hersh Varma is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in neuro-ophthalmology, pediatric ophthalmology, and strabismus, serving both pediatric and adult patient populations in Columbus, Ohio. He primarily treats children at Nationwide Children's Hospital and Pediatric Ophthalmology Associates, while managing adult cases at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center's Havener Eye Institute. His clinical focus encompasses optic nerve disorders, optic disc anomalies, optic n

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Ophthalmology (American Board of Ophthalmology)

Education & Training

Medical School: Ohio State University College of Medicine (MD, 2015)
Residency: Ohio State University Hospital (Ophthalmology, 2019)
Fellowship: Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center (Pediatric Ophthalmology, 2020)
Fellowship: University of Cincinnati Medical Center (Neuro-Ophthalmology, 2021)
Internship: Riverside Methodist Hospital (Transitional Medicine, 2016)

Years in Practice

11+ years

Peer Recognition

Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Pediatric Ophthalmology

Conditions & Treatments

Strabismus & AmblyopiaEye DiseasePediatric Eye Disease

Insurance(s) Accepted

Please verify your coverage with the provider — plan participation can change.

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Nationwide Children's Hospital
Mount Carmel Health System

Languages

English

Conditions Dr. Varma treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Varma accept Aetna insurance?

Hersh Varma's public profile lists Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Blue Cross Blue Shield plus 6 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Varma practice?

Hersh Varma practices in Columbus, OH with hospital affiliations including Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Nationwide Children's Hospital, and Mount Carmel Health System.

What does Dr. Varma specialize in?

Hersh Varma is a board-certified ophthalmology specialist with focus areas in Pediatric Ophthalmology.

How long has Dr. Varma been practicing?

Hersh Varma has 11+ years of clinical experience in ophthalmology.

What is Dr. Varma's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Medical School: Ohio State University College of Medicine (MD, 2015); Residency: Ohio State University Hospital (Ophthalmology, 2019); Fellowship: Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center (Pediatric Ophthalmology, 2020).