Seema Varma, MD

Seema Varma, MD

Medical Oncology, Hematology

Language(s): English, Hindi, Marathi, Gujrati, Urdu

Education
University of Mumbai
Residency
Northwell Health/Staten Island University hospital, New York
Fellowship
Northwell Health/Staten Island University hospital, New York
Honors
Patient’s Choice Award & 2012 Patient’s Choice and Compassionate Care Award. Fellow Physician Research Award. NSLIJ Staten Island University Hospital. First Prize: Annual Research Competition. NSLIJ Staten Island University Hospital First Prize: Annual Academy of Richmond Research Competition. Honorable Research Award, Academy of Richmond Annual Meeting. Honorable Award: Resident Teacher of the Year. Research Appreciation Award: Staten Island University Hospital. Pfizer Medal for first rank in medical school.
Member
Cancer Committee, Community Medical Center. American Society of Clinical Oncology. American Society of Hematology. American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine.
Leadership
Previous Chairwoman, Medical Education, Richmond County Chapter, Medical Society of State of New York. Comprehensive Cancer Center Steering Committee. Performance Improvement and Utilization Review Committees.

"Guided by several years of clinical experience and unwavering passion, my vision is to help you lead the fight against cancer by delivering personalized, compassionate care that transforms lives. I strive to advance cutting-edge research, integrate innovative treatment modalities, and ensure access to the highest standard of care for you. Integration of my supportive care skills allows for a patient and family-focused holistic approach to improve your quality of life. I aim to build long term patient-physician relationships based on trust, continuity, communication, and mutual understanding. As we move forward, I remain dedicated to empowering patients and families, fostering collaboration across the healthcare community, and making a lasting impact in the global quest to conquer cancer."



Patient Reviews

  • "Dr. Varma always pleasant, smiling and encouraging."
      5.0 Stars - (2026-09-14)
  • "From reception to exit, all were warm and made you feel relaxed and important."
      5.0 Stars - (2026-09-09)
  • "I have been seeing Dr. Varma for several years now, she is professional, thorough, and consistent in her practice."
      5.0 Stars - (2026-09-07)
  • "Dr Varma is a very knowledgeable, thorough, and caring doctor. She made me aware of a problem and I felt confident in her treatment and assessment of my condition."
      5.0 Stars - (2026-09-07)
  • "Excellent service front desk nurses were extremely knowledgeable and also you yourself Dr Varna the only concern I have is that I have yet to receive any results on my blood work Other than that very happy 😊"
      5.0 Stars - (2026-09-06)
  • "Had a wonderful experience in my first visit to see Dr.Seema Varma. Everyone there from girl at the front desk, girl who brought me to the waiting room, Dr. Varma and to the girls in the labcorp room were so pleasant, knowledgeable and got me out in a timely manner."
      5.0 Stars - (2026-07-17)
  • "The whole staff was great. I would recommend them. I will be able to tell more on my second visit, as much of my visit was a consultation. Dr. Varma was easy to talk to, and I left feeling hopeful."
      5.0 Stars - (2026-07-15)
  • "Very pleased to have her as one of my doctors 👍🏾👍🏾💕💕💕"
      5.0 Stars - (2026-06-26)
  • "The office staff wer so kind. Dr. Varma was very nice. She listened to me and made sure all my questions and concerns were answered. Very happy I chose her to help through this scary situation."
      5.0 Stars - (2026-06-12)
  • "Very friendly but also professional. I felt confident with her."
      5.0 Stars - (2026-06-12)