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Dr. Hernan Vargas, MD

General Surgery* Age 63
Dr. Hernan Vargas, MD
4.9 (93 Ratings)

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

General Surgery* Age 63
Fairfax, VA
Accepting new patients
39 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 39 years experience. Dr. Vargas currently practices at Virginia Cancer Specialists and are affiliated with Inova Fair Oaks Hospital and Inova Loudoun Hospital. Dr. Vargas has experience treating conditions like Breast Lump, Breast Cancer and Male Breast Carcinoma among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Vargas received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 93 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.

Offers Telehealth

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Friendly Staff

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Easy Scheduling

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Breast Lump
Breast Cancer
Male Breast Carcinoma
Breast Lump
Breast Cancer
Male Breast Carcinoma
Breast Lump
Breast Cancer
Male Breast Carcinoma
Breast Carcinoma
Lumpectomy
Mastectomy
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Pituitary Cancer
Pyloric Stenosis
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Biopsy of Breast
Breast Reduction
Open Lobectomy
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
Chordoma
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Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Esophageal Diseases
Fallopian Tube Cancer
Gallstones
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Laryngeal Cancer
Lipomas
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Lobular Carcinoma
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
Testicular Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Ulcerative Colitis
Urinary Disorders
Urinary Tract Cancer
Uterine Diseases
Varicose Veins
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Breast Augmentation
Breast Lift Surgery
Breast Reconstruction
Breast Surgical Procedure
Colon and Rectal Surgery
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
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Nipple Reconstruction
Puncture Aspiration
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Preferred PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Guardian
  • United Healthcare
    Options PPO
    Choice Plus POS
  • Blue Choice Advantage
    CareFirst Maryland POS
    HealthyBlue Advantage
    HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Open Access
  • HealthKeepers-VA HMO
    HealthKeepers Silver-VA POS
    Pathway Tiered Hospital-VA
    HealthKeepers Platinum OAPOS-VA
    KeyCare-VA POS
    HealthKeepers Bronze Pathway OAPOS-VA
    National (BlueCard) PPO
    Option I-VA
    Commonwealth of Virginia
    Gold OAEPO-VA
    HealthKeepers Catastrophic-VA
    HealthKeepers Silver-VA POS Plus
    BlueCare-VA
    Individual KeyCare-VA
    BlueChoice Adv Open Access (Select Network)-VA
    Pathway X Tiered Hospital Network-VA
    HealthKeepers Gold-VA
    HealthKeepers Balanced OAPOS-VA
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    HealthKeepers Silver Pathway OAPOS-VA
    HealthKeepers Silver-VA
    HealthKeepers Gold-VA POS Plus
    Virginia Basic
    HealthKeepers Bronze with H.S.A-VA
    National (BlueCard Basic) PPO
    HealthKeepers Bronze-VA POS Plus
    Silver-VA PPO
    HealthKeepers Silver OAPOS-VA
    Silver OAEPO-VA
    Individual Basic BlueCare-VA
    Platinum OAEPO-VA
    HealthKeepers Gold-VA POS
    KeyCare-VA PPO
    Essential KeyCare-VA
    HealthKeepers Gold X (via Exchange)-VA
    KeyCare Healthsmart Enhanced Rx-VA
    Platinum-VA PPO
    Healthy Virginian
    Virginia Advantage
    Individual Basic KeyCare-VA
    Gold-VA PPO
    HealthKeepers Silver X (via Exchange)-VA
    Balanced-VA PPO
    HealthKeepers Catastrophic X (via Exchange)-VA
    The Local Choice-VA
    Bronze OAEPO-VA
    HealthKeepers Gold OAPOS-VA
    HealthKeepers Bronze-VA
    KeyCare Flexible Choice-VA
    Individual KeyCare Preferred-VA
    HealthKeepers Gold Pathway OAPOS-VA
    HealthKeepers Bronze X (via Exchange)-VA
  • MultiPlan PPO
    PHCS Network PPO
  • Cigna
    Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
    Great West Healthcare-Cigna PPO
  • Medicare
  • KeyCare PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
  • Choice Care PPO
    Humana
  • Medicaid
  • Principal Financial Group
  • Choice Plus POS II
    Aetna
    Select
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO

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 93 Reviews
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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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Does Dr. Vargas offer weekend visits?
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

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: Breast Lump, Breast Cancer and Male Breast Carcinoma. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Hernan Vargas, MD is affiliated with Inova Fair Oaks Hospital and Inova Loudoun Hospital.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Inova Fair Oaks Hospital

    3600 Joseph Siewick Dr, Fairfax, VA

  • Inova Loudoun Hospital

    44045 Riverside Pkwy, Leesburg, VA