Harry St Clair Clarke Jr, MD - MUSC Health East Cooper Medical Pavilion

Dr. Abhay Varma is faculty in neurosurgery at the Medical University of South Carolina. He completed his residency in India and fellowships in brain tumor surgery and spine surgery at the University of Pittsburgh, University of Toronto, and the Cleveland Clinic. He specializes in the management of all types of adult brain tumors, hydrocephalus, Chiari malformation, adult spinal disorders and spine tumors, and peripheral nerve disorders, including children with brachial plexus injuries (neonatal brachial plexopathy). His surgical practice offers microsurgery and endoscopic surgery. He also offers brain mapping and awake craniotomies for patients with brain tumors in eloquent areas, like the motor strip, the speech areas, and perisylvian tumors.Dr. Varma accepts new patients in downtown Charleston, Mount Pleasant, and Murells Inlet.

Dr. Jyotika Fernandes is a Professor of Medicine, Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology at the Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, and the Endocrine Section Chief at the Ralph H Johnson VA Medical Center, Charleston, SC. Dr. Fernandes completed her internship and residency in Internal Medicine at the Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, and the University of Texas, Houston, and her Endocrine fellowship in Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism at the Joint Baylor and M.D. Anderson program in Houston, TX.Her clinical subspecialty is in the area of endocrine neoplasia (Thyroid, Parathyroid, Pituitary, and Adrenal) and she leads a multidisciplinary Endocrine Tumor clinic at Hollings Cancer Center that involves Head and Neck Surgery, Endocrine Surgery, Neurosurgery, Medical Oncology, and Radiation Oncology. She also represents the Endocrinology division at the tumor boards to assist in management plans for these patients. She also sees general endocrinology patients with Thyroid, Adrenal, Pituitary, Parathyroid, and Bone disorders Obesity management, and Diabetes. She is also part of the MUSC Osteoporosis Center.Dr. Fernandes maintains a substantial clinical-translational research portfolio and has served as PI/ Co-PI on several clinical trials involving Pituitary, Thyroid tumors, and Diabetes. Her most recent research is focused on investigating the role of advanced glycation end products in cancer. Dr. Fernandes currently sees patients at Hollings Cancer Center, Charleston, and Health East Cooper Medical Pavilion, Mount Pleasant, SC. Appointments can be made at 843-792-9200, 843-792-9300, or 843-876-8282.

Dr. Jay S. Chavali is a Board-eligible urologist currently practicing at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, SC. He completed his urology residency at Indiana University School of Medicine and pursued a fellowship in Robotic and Minimally Invasive Urology Oncology at the Cleveland Clinic.Dr. Chavali's clinical interests include robotics, oncology, and benign prostatic hypertrophy. He is actively involved in academic research, with more than 50 peer-reviewed publications and a robust record of presenting at regional, national, and international conferences. His work reflects a strong commitment to advancing the field of urology through innovative surgical techniques and comprehensive patient care.