Education

  • Medical Education: University of Texas Medical Branch John Sealy School of Medicine – Galveston, TX
    • M.D., 6/2021
  • Undergraduate: University of Houston – Houston, TX
    • Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, 5/2016

Residency Training

  • General Surgery Residency: Baptist Memorial Medical Education Program (2024–2029, anticipated completion June 2029)
  • Postgraduate Training: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center – Dallas, TX (July 2022 – July 2024)

About Dr. Varghese

Dr. Varghese’s passion for surgery began early, inspired by his parents’ careers in healthcare and reinforced during medical school at UTMB. His journey includes a strong foundation in clinical care and research, with experience in trauma, emergency general surgery, surgical oncology, vascular surgery, and minimally invasive surgery. He is an Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society member and brings a unique blend of academic excellence and hands-on surgical experience.

Clinical Interests

  • Trauma and Emergency General Surgery
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Orthopaedic and Upper Extremity Surgery

Research & Scholarly Work

  • Research Year:
    OrthoNJ & Robert Wood Johnson Medical School – New Brunswick, NJ
    Focused on clinical outcomes, surgical education, and meta-analyses in orthopaedic surgery.
  • Selected Publications:
    • Reduction Techniques in Volar Locking Plate Fixation of Distal Radius Fractures. Techniques in Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery, 2022.
    • New Immunological Approaches in Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Glypican-3 Opportunities and Challenges. Scientific Research Publishing, 2020.
  • Poster Presentations:
    • Evaluation of Patient Expectations and Outcomes after Distal Radius Fracture. NY Society for Surgery of the Hand, 2022.
    • Comparison of Intramedullary Screw Fixation, Plating, and K-Wires for Metacarpal Fracture Fixation: A Meta-analysis. ASSH Annual Conference, 2022.
  • Online Publications:
    • Social Media and the Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Application Process. Cureus, 2022.
    • Orthopaedic Surgery Boot Camp: An Immersion Course for Medical Students. PMC, 2022.

Leadership & Teaching

  • Step 1 Mentor: Guided MS2 students at UTMB in USMLE preparation
  • Mentor: Assisted pre-medical students at University of Houston with medical school applications
  • Committee Role: Student Health Governance Committee – UTMB

Awards & Certifications

  • Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
  • ACLS & BLS Certified (valid through 2025)
  • Texas Temporary Medical License (Exp. 06/2024)

Community Service

  • Volunteer at St. Vincent’s Student Clinic and Luke Society Clinic, providing care for underserved populations in Galveston, TX

Outside the OR

Dr. Varghese enjoys mentoring, medical education initiatives, and exploring surgical innovations. He is passionate about improving patient outcomes through research and teaching.