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Arya Varthi, MD, FAAOS

Associate Professor of Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation
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Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery

Spine Surgery Fellowship Director, Orthopedic Surgery

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Titles

Associate Professor of Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation

Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery; Spine Surgery Fellowship Director, Orthopedic Surgery

Biography

Dr. Varthi serves as the spine surgery fellowship director and has expertise in minimally invasive and open surgeries of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine and treats problems related to trauma, deformity, tumor and degenerative disorders. He believes in a patient-centered approach to medical care and exhausts non-operative treatments prior to considering surgery.

Dr. Varthi has published research on a wide variety of orthopaedic and spinal disorders and contributed to leading spine surgery textbooks. His research and that of collaborators has been presented at regional and national spine meetings.

Born and raised in Connecticut, Dr. Varthi graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Chicago with a degree in Economics. He was a member of the varsity tennis team from 2003-2004. He earned a medical degree at the University of Connecticut and completed an orthopaedic surgery residency at Yale University School of Medicine. He then obtained a fellowship in spine surgery at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago.

Last Updated on November 08, 2024.

Appointments

Other Departments & Organizations

Education & Training

Fellow
Rush University Medical Center (2017)
Chief Resident
Yale New Haven Hospital (2016)
Resident
Yale New Haven Hospital (2015)
Intern
Yale New Haven Hospital (2012)
MD
University of Connecticut School of Medicine (2011)
BA
University of Chicago, Economics (2007)

Research

Overview

My research is focused on various aspects of spine surgery. This includes outcomes following minimally invasive spine surgery and spine surgery outcomes research.

Research at a Glance

Yale Co-Authors

Frequent collaborators of Arya Varthi's published research.

Publications

2025

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Academic Achievements & Community Involvement

Activities

  • activity

    North American Spine Society

    10/01/2015 - PresentProfessional OrganizationsMember
  • activity

    North American Spine Society

    11/01/2025 - PresentProfessional OrganizationsCommittee Member
  • activity

    Disadvantages In Social Determinants Of Health Linked To Reduced Odds Of Revealing A Specific Etiology Of Nonspecific Low Back Pain.

    03/27/2026 - PresentLectureOrthopaedic Research Society
  • activity

    Postoperative complications in patients with sickle cell disease following total shoulder arthroplasty.

    03/27/2026 - PresentPoster PresentationOrthpaedic Research Society
  • activity

    Postoperative complications after anterior cervical discectomy and fusions in patients with versus without carotid artery stenosis.

    03/27/2026 - PresentPoster PresentationOrthopedic Research Society
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Honors

  • honor

    Todd Albert Scholar Award

    02/20/2025International AwardAANS Spine Summit Meeting
  • honor

    Ogilvie Spine Research Award

    03/14/2018Yale School of Medicine Award
  • honor

    Golden Apple Fellow Award

    07/22/2017Regional AwardRush University Medical Center
  • honor

    Yale Power Day Resident Award

    06/24/2016Yale School of Medicine AwardYale School of Medicine
  • honor

    AOA Resident Leadership Forum

    05/04/2015National AwardAmerican Orthopaedic Association
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Clinical Care

Overview

Arya G. Varthi, MD, is an orthopaedic surgeon who provides surgical and nonsurgical care for people with general complaints about the bones, muscles and joints, especially those related to spine problems.

For people who need surgery, Dr. Varthi has special expertise in surgeries of the neck (cervical spine), mid-back (thoracic spine) and lower back (lumbar spine). He is skilled in both traditional and minimally invasive approaches, including minimally invasive decompression (laminectomy) and spinal fusions, both of which can help patients find relief from pain caused by spinal compression.

However, Dr. Varthi believes in seeking out nonsurgical solutions for his patients whenever possible, as long as the treatments help the patient get back to enjoying the activities and lifestyle they aspire to. “I am passionate about the process of helping each patient reach his or her individual goals,” says Dr. Varthi.

As a practitioner, he often draws upon the expertise of neurologists, physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) physicians, and other specialists, he says.

In addition to providing clinical care, Dr. Varthi is an assistant professor of medicine in the Department of Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation at Yale School of Medicine.

Clinical Specialties

Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation; Spine Surgery

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Board Certifications

  • Orthopaedic Surgery

    Certification Organization
    AB of Orthopaedic Surgery
    Original Certification Date
    2019

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Mailing Address

Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation

P.O. Box 208071

New Haven, CT 06520-8071

United States

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  • Department of Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation

    Academic Office

    47 College Street

    New Haven, CT 06510

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