Varsha Taskar
Professor
Varsha Taskar
Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
Medical College of Georgia
Department of Medicine: Pulmonary
- VTASKAR@augusta.edu
- (762) 375-4308
- (706) 721-3069
- BB R5514A
Education
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MBBS, Medicine Seth GS Medical College, 1988
Certifications
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ABIM- Sleep Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine, 2009
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ABIM- Pulmonary Disease American Board of Internal Medicine, 2000
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ABIM - Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine , 1998
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PHY GA Medical Board, 2017
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Georgia Board of Medical Examiners License 2017
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ABIMPD 2017
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Texas Medical License 1999
Awards & Honors
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Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research Alliance 2024
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Teaching Scholar Program Augusta University , 2023
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2018 Exemplary Teaching Award for Demonstrating Excellence in Medical Education 2018
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Cystic Fibrosis Circle of Care Award Tulane Cystic Fibrosis Care Team , 2017
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Quality Care Award Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 2012
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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RPUL 5000
Pulmonary & Critical Care
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RMED 5000
Medicine
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GMED 5077
Ambulatory Adult Select: Adult Ambulatory Selective
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MEDI 6220
Cardiopulmonary/Heme
Teaching Interests
Pulmonology, Sleep Medicine and Cystic Fibrosis
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Risk factors and mortality in dialysis patients with abdominal aortic aneurysm: A retrospective cohort study, 2025
Journal Article, Academic Journal - Cardiac sarcoidosis diagnosed 7 years after detection of ventricular tachycardia during pharmacologic stress testing, 2025
Journal Article, Academic Journal - Cardiovascular risk factors for the diagnosis of insomnia in end-stage renal disease, 2025
Journal Article, Academic Journal - The Assessment of Infection Risk in Patients with Vitiligo Undergoing Dialysis for End-Stage Renal Disease: A Retrospective Cohort Study, 2024
Journal Article, Academic Journal - The Emerging Role of Pharmacotherapy in Obstructive Sleep Apnea, 2024
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Research Interests
Bronchiectasis, Interstitial Lung Disease, Cystic Fibrosis, Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease, Pulmonary Atypical Mycobacterial Lung Disease