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Dr. Hernan Vargas, MD

General Surgery* Age 63
Dr. Hernan Vargas, MD
4.9 (89 Ratings)

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Dr. Hernan Vargas, MD

General Surgery* Age 63
Fairfax, VA
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Hernan Vargas, MD is a General Surgeon in Fairfax, VA.

About

Dr. Vargas graduated from Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Facultad De Medicina Alberto Hurtado in 1986 and completed a residency at Harbor UCLA Medical Center.Dr. Hernan Vargas, MD is a General Surgeon in Fairfax, VA and has 38 years experience. Dr. Vargas currently practices at Virginia Cancer Specialists. Dr. Vargas has experience treating conditions like Male Breast Carcinoma, Breast Carcinoma and Ductal Carcinoma in Situ among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Vargas received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 89 times. Dr. Vargas' office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Vargas also speaks Spanish. Dr. Vargas is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Friendly Staff

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Male Breast Carcinoma
Breast Carcinoma
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Male Breast Carcinoma
Breast Carcinoma
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Male Breast Carcinoma
Breast Carcinoma
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Breast Lump
Breast Cancer
Lobular Carcinoma
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Biopsy of Breast
Breast Lift Surgery
Breast Reduction
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Port Placements or Replacements
Barrett's Esophagus
Bladder Cancer
Blood Disorders
Bone Cancer
Bone Disorders
Breast Diseases
Cancer
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Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Cervical Cancer
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Diseases
Fallopian Tube Cancer
Gallstones
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Lipomas
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Lung Cancer
Male Breast Cancer
Metastatic Breast Cancer
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Osteosarcoma
Ovarian Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Peritoneal Cancer
Pleural Effusion
Pulmonary Disease
Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Thyroid Cancer
Urinary Disorders
Uterine Diseases
Varicose Veins
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Breast Augmentation
Breast Reconstruction
Breast Surgical Procedure
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Excision
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Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gastroenterology Procedures
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Lung Surgery
Nipple Reconstruction
Puncture Aspiration
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Care PPO
    Humana
  • CareFirst Maryland POS
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  • Principal Financial Group
  • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
  • Curative PPO Plus
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  • Blue Card PPO
  • Medicare
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Cigna
    Open Access Plus
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    Cigna PPO
  • Open Access
  • PHCS Network PPO
    MultiPlan PPO
  • Blue Preferred PPO
  • Guardian
  • Choice Plus POS
    Options PPO
    United Healthcare
  • Pathway X Tiered Hospital Network-VA
    Virginia Advantage
    HealthKeepers Gold Pathway OAPOS-VA
    Bronze-VA PPO
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    Individual KeyCare Preferred-VA
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    BlueCare-VA
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    KeyCare-VA POS
    Commonwealth of Virginia
    The Local Choice-VA
    Balanced-VA PPO
    Platinum-VA PPO
    HealthKeepers Gold OAPOS-VA
    KeyCare Healthsmart Enhanced Rx-VA
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    Gold-VA PPO
    KeyCare-VA PPO
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    Silver OAEPO-VA
    Bronze OAEPO-VA
    HealthKeepers Gold-VA
    HealthKeepers Bronze X (via Exchange)-VA
    HealthKeepers-VA HMO
    Essential KeyCare-VA
    HealthKeepers Gold-VA POS
    HealthKeepers Silver OAPOS-VA
    Silver-VA PPO
    Individual Basic KeyCare-VA
    HealthKeepers Bronze-VA POS Plus
    National (BlueCard Basic) PPO
    HealthKeepers Bronze Pathway OAPOS-VA
    HealthKeepers Platinum OAPOS-VA
    HealthKeepers Bronze OAPOS-VA
    HealthKeepers Bronze-VA
    Individual KeyCare HSA-VA
    HealthKeepers Bronze with H.S.A-VA
    Individual Basic BlueCare-VA
    HealthKeepers Balanced OAPOS-VA
    HealthKeepers Silver-VA POS
    Pathway Tiered Hospital-VA
    BlueChoice Adv Open Access (Select Network)-VA
    HealthKeepers Silver Pathway OAPOS-VA
    National (BlueCard) PPO
    Option I-VA
  • KeyCare PPO
  • Choice Plus POS II
    Aetna
    Select
  • Medicaid

Locations

  1. 1 Virginia Cancer Specialists
    3700 Joseph Siewick Dr Ste 408, Fairfax, VA 22033
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    Monday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Vargas
4.9
Based on 89 Reviews
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Dec 21, 2024
Always makes me feel like I matter. Through out my Breast cancer journey, he has given me soo much hope. He is a blessing, truly.
Nikkia Brown — Dec 21, 2024
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
General Surgery
Surgical Oncology
Breast Surgical Oncology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Facultad De Medicina Alberto Hurtado
    1986
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Cayetamo Heredia University Hospital|Cayetano Heredia University Hospital
    1986
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Harbor UCLA Medical Center
    1993
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • National Cancer Institute at The National Institutes of Health
    1996
Fellowship Hospital
Common Questions and Answers
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Does Dr. Vargas communicate via email?
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Does Dr. Vargas offer telehealth services or virtual visits?
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Does Dr. Vargas offer an online patient portal?
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Does Dr. Vargas have free onsite parking?
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Hernan Vargas, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Vargas' profile.

Dr. Vargas frequently treats the following conditions: Male Breast Carcinoma, Breast Carcinoma and Ductal Carcinoma in Situ. See more on Sharecare.

Yes, Dr. Hernan Vargas, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.