Kunal Vakharia, MD
Skull Base Surgery, Complex Cranial Surgery, Brain and Tumor Neurosurgery, Endovascular Neurosurgery, Neurosurgery
New patient visits
USF Health Department of Neurosurgery
2 Tampa General Circle Tampa, FL 33606
Phone
813-821-8034Fax
813-821-8389
Dr. Kunal Vakharia is a distinguished neurosurgeon at the University of South Florida, specializing in skull base surgery, pituitary tumors, cerebrovascular and endovascular neurosurgery, and complex neurological conditions. His areas of interest are aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, brain tumors, pituitary tumors, meningiomas, and acoustic neuromas. He has a strong commitment to advancing the field of neurosurgery and optimizing patient outcomes. His work integrates clinical excellence with cutting-edge research.
He holds leadership roles in professional organizations such as the Congress of Neurological Surgeons and North American Skull Base Society. Dr. Vakharia is dedicated to improving patient outcomes while driving innovation in neurosurgical practices.
He holds leadership roles in professional organizations such as the Congress of Neurological Surgeons and North American Skull Base Society. Dr. Vakharia is dedicated to improving patient outcomes while driving innovation in neurosurgical practices.
Provider Information
Specialties
Skull Base Surgery
Complex Cranial Surgery
Brain and Tumor Neurosurgery
Endovascular Neurosurgery
Neurosurgery
Gender
Male
Languages
English
Age groups seen
Infants and Toddlers (ages 0-2)
Children (ages 3-11)
Adolescents (ages 12-18)
Adults
Geriatrics
Education
University at Buffalo State University of New York School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
Residency, Neurological Surgery, 2020
University at Buffalo State University of New York School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
Internship, Neurosurgery, 2014
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
Residency, Bioethics, 2016
Pennsylvania State University
Undergraduate, Science, 2011
Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University
Medical School, 2013
University at Buffalo State University of New York School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
Fellowship, Vascular Disease, 2019
Mayo Clinic
Fellowship, Skull Base Surgery, 2021
Pennsylvania State University
Undergraduate, 2009
Certifications
American Board of Neurological Surgery - -, 2024
Insurance Coverage
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Aetna Better Health Medicaid & Healthy Kids
Aetna Medicare HMO-POS
Aetna Medicare PPO
Aetna/Coventry HMO,PPO and POS
Ag Administrators
Ambetter - Exchange (Sunshine ACA Plan)
AvMed HMO
Beech Street
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Exchange Plans (ACA)
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO-Health Options
Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO-MyBlue
Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Supplement-Advantage 65
Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO-Network Blue/Blue Select
Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO-Preferred Patient Care
Cigna HMO
Cigna PPO
Clear Health Alliance Medicaid (CHA)
CMS Sunshine (TITLE 19 & 21)
CorVel PPO and Auto Medical
Devoted Medicare HMO, PPO, D-SNP
Empath Health (PACE)
Employers Health Network (EHN)
Evolutions Prime PPO
Evolutions Traditional PPO
Florida Community Care (Medicaid)
Freedom Health Medicare HMO
Galaxy Health Network
HealthSpring Medicare HMO & PPO (fka Cigna Medicare)
Hillsborough County Health Care Plan (HCHCP)
Humana Healthy Horizons (Medicaid)
Humana HMO
Humana Medicare HMO (Gold Plus)
Humana Medicare PPO
Humana PPO
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InnovAge
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Molina Marketplace (Exchange Plan)
Molina Medicaid
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MultiPlan PPO
Oscar Insurance Company of Florida
Private Healthcare Systems PPO (PHCS)
Quality Health Management
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Virtual care available
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USF Health Department of Neurosurgery
2 Tampa General CircleTampa, FL 33606