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Dr. Stephen Vara, MD

Medical Oncology* Age 47
Dr. Stephen Vara, MD
4.9 (80 Ratings)
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Dr. Stephen Vara, MD is a Medical Oncologist in Port Charlotte, FL.
Dr. Stephen Vara, MD
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Dr. Stephen Vara, MD

Medical Oncology* Age 47
Port Charlotte, FL
Accepting new patients
Dr. Stephen Vara, MD is a Medical Oncologist in Port Charlotte, FL.

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Dr. Stephen Vara, MD is a Medical Oncologist in Port Charlotte, FL. Dr. Vara currently practices at Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute and are affiliated with Sarasota Memorial Hospital Venice, Sarasota Memorial Hospital, HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital and Shorepoint Health Punta Gorda. Dr. Vara has experience treating conditions like Vitamin B12 Deficiency and Venous Embolism and Thrombosis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Vara received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 80 times. Dr. Vara's office accepts new patients. Dr. Vara is board certified in Hematology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Bleeding Disorders
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Bleeding Disorders
Acute Leukemia
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Amyloidosis
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Bladder Cancer
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Coagulation Disorders
Colorectal Cancer
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
Esophageal Cancer
Head and Neck Cancer
Hemochromatosis
Hemophilia
Leukocytopenia
Leukocytosis
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Mantle Cell Lymphoma
Melanoma
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Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Myeloma
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Myeloproliferative Disorders
Neutropenia
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Oral Cancer
Osteosarcoma
Ovarian Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer
Pancytopenia
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Prostate Cancer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Skin Cancer
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
Thrombocytosis
Thyroid Cancer
Tongue Cancer
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Urinary Tract Cancer
Uterine Cancer
Acquired Red Cell Aplasia
Acute Lymphoid Leukemia
Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia Type 3
Acute Myelomonocytic Leukemia
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Adult T-Cell Lymphoma
All Lymphoma
Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma
Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma, ALK Negative
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
Autoimmune Diseases
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Blood Disorders
Blood Disorders in Pregnancy
Bone Disorders
Brain Cancer
Breast Carcinoma
Cancer
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Carcinoid Syndrome
Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Cervical Cancer
Cholangiocarcinoma
Chordoma
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Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)
Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia
Chronic Pulmonary Embolism
Colon Cancer
Cryoglobulinemia
Cutaneous Follicle Center Lymphoma
Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Endocrine Gland Cancer
Endometrial Cancer
Ewing's Sarcoma
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 1
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 2
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 3
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Hodgkin's Disease
Hypercoagulable State
Hypogammaglobulinemia
Hypothalamus Cancer
Illeum Cancer
Immune Thrombocytopenia
Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
Intestinal Malabsorption Carbohydrate
Jejunum Cancer
Kidney Cancer
Laryngeal Cancer
Leukemia
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Lymphocytosis
Lymphoma
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Lymphoma, Large-Cell
Macroglobulinemia (incl. Waldenstrom's )
Male Breast Cancer
Male Breast Carcinoma
Malignant Pituitary Gland Tumor
Malignant Pleura Secondary
Marginal Zone Lymphoma
Maternal Anemia
Mycosis Fungoides
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Nodular Lymphoma
Nose Cancer
Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma
Peritoneal Cancer
Pheochromocytoma
Pineal Region Tumors
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Polycythemia Rubra Vera
Pregnancy-Related Disorders
Primary Hypercoagulable State
Purpura
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Qualitative Platelet Defects (incl. Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia)
Salivary Gland Cancer
Sickle Cell Disease
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Skin
Stomach Cancer
Testicular Cancer
Thalassemia
Throat Cancer (Hypopharyngeal)
Throat Cancer (Nasopharyngeal)
Thrombosis
Tonsil Cancer
Urethra Cancer
Vascular Disease
Vitamin B Deficiency
von Willebrand Disease
Vulvar Cancer
Liver Biopsy

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Locations

  1. 1 Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute - PCH
    22395 Edgewater Dr, Port Charlotte, FL 33980
  2. 2 Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute - NPT
    1390 Grand Venture Dr, North Port, FL 34286

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Vara
4.9
Based on 80 Reviews
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4 Stars (2)
3 Stars (2)
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Aug 20, 2024
He cares a lot for the people he is treating. He has even called my cell to see how things are going. He has been on time for my appointments.
— Aug 20, 2024
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Specialties*
Medical Oncology
Hematology
Hematology & Oncology
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Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Hematology and Medical Oncology
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Illinois at Chicago
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
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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. Stephen Vara, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Vara's profile.

Dr. Vara frequently treats the following conditions: Vitamin B12 Deficiency and Venous Embolism and Thrombosis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Stephen Vara, MD is affiliated with Sarasota Memorial Hospital Venice, Sarasota Memorial Hospital, HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital and Shorepoint Health Punta Gorda.

Yes, Dr. Stephen Vara, MD holds board certification in Hematology and Medical Oncology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Sarasota Memorial Hospital Venice

    2600 Laurel Rd E, North Venice, FL

  • Sarasota Memorial Hospital

    1700 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL

  • HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital

    21298 Olean Blvd, Port Charlotte, FL

  • Shorepoint Health Punta Gorda

    809 E Marion Ave, Punta Gorda, FL