Kunal Vakharia, MD Skull Base Surgery, Complex Cranial Surgery, Brain Tumor Neurosurgery, Endovascular Neurosurgery, Neurosurgery in Tampa, FL
New patient visits
USF Health Department of Neurosurgery
2 Tampa General Circle, Floor 3
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 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
Mayo Clinic
Fellowship, Skull Base Surgery
University at Buffalo State University of New York School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
Residency, Neurological Surgery
Johns Hopkins University
Graduate, Business Administration
University at Buffalo State University of New York School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
Fellowship, Cerebrovascular/ Endovascular
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
Graduate, Bioethics
University at Buffalo State University of New York School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
Internship, Neurosurgery
Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University
Medical School
Pennsylvania State University
Undergraduate, Science
Certifications
American Board of Neurological Surgery - -, 2025
American Board of Neurological Surgery - -, 2024
NPI
1124462700
Verified Reviews
The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
4.9 out of 5
147 ratings,
28 reviews
4/14/2026
The doctor answered all of our questions with easily understandable explanations
4/12/2026
Dr. Vakharia and his NP were a wonderful experience. They were thoughtful and insightful. I feel well cared for.
4/7/2026
I was ultimately scared to death for my brain surgery. After meeting my surgeon I was very comfortable and at ease. Dr. Vackharia is amazing!! I would recommend him to anyone who needs his expertise..
3/25/2026
The Doctor was very very caring physician. He is very knowledgeable in his field. It truly shows that he cares about his patients and seeks the appropriate care plan for me. He is very thorough too., He explained my case from the beginning to the end where I could understand everything that is taking place. He is phenomenal. I can tell he cares about me
3/25/2026
Worked out well .
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-BlueCare (Health Options)
Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO-myBlue
Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Supplement-Advantage 65
Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO-NetworkBlue / BlueSelect
Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO-Preferred Patient Care (PPC)
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
Doctors Healthcare Plans Medicare HMO, D-SNP
Empath LIFE (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 Medicare HMO (Gold Plus)
Humana Medicare PPO
InnovAge (PACE)
Longevity Health Plan Medicare HMO SNP
Molina Marketplace (Exchange Plan)
Molina Medicaid
Molina Medicare Options Plus HMO SNP
MultiPlan PPO
Oscar Insurance Company of Florida
Pinellas County Sheriff's Office (PCSO)
Private Healthcare Systems PPO (PHCS)
Quality Health Management
Simply Healthcare Medicaid HMO and Healthy Kids
Simply Medicare HMO
Solis Medicare HMO
Sunshine Health Medicaid HMO
TRICARE Prime (Humana Military)
TRICARE Prime Demo (CareSource Military & Veterans)
TRICARE Select (Humana Military)
Truli for Health
Ultimate Health Plans Medicare HMO
United Healthcare Commercial Plans
United Healthcare Exchange Plans
United Healthcare Medicaid
United Healthcare Medicare HMO and PPO
VA Community Care Network (Optum)
WellCare Medicare HMO
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Map & Directions
USF Health Department of Neurosurgery
2 Tampa General Circle, Floor 3 Tampa, FL 33606
Phone
813-821-8034Fax
813-821-8389
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