EXHIBIT 23.2


                      CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS


We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration
Statement on Form S-8 (No. 444-57012) of Varian Medical Systems, Inc. of our
report dated April 13, 2001 relating to the financial statements of Varian
Medical Systems, Inc. Retirement Plan - Profit Sharing Element, which appears in
this Form 11-K.


/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP


San Jose, California
June 20, 2001