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Dr. Wendy Vargas, MD

Pediatric Neurology*
Dr. Wendy Vargas, MD
3.7 (6 Ratings)

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Dr. Wendy Vargas, MD is a Pediatric Neurologist in New York, NY.
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Dr. Wendy Vargas, MD

Pediatric Neurology*
New York, NY
Accepting new patients
17 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Wendy Vargas, MD is a Pediatric Neurologist in New York, NY.

About

Dr. Vargas graduated from SUNY DWNSTATE M C College of Medicine|Suny Downstate Medical Center in 2007 and completed a residency at Children's Hospital Boston/ Boston Medical Center.Dr. Wendy Vargas, MD is a Pediatric Neurologist in New York, NY and has 17 years experience. Dr. Vargas currently practices at CUIMC/Neurological Institute of New York and are affiliated with NYU Langone Hospitals. Dr. Vargas has experience treating conditions like Spinal Demyelination and Multiple Sclerosis (MS) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Vargas received an average rating of 3.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 6 times. Dr. Vargas' office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Vargas also speaks Spanish. Dr. Vargas is board certified in Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Spinal Demyelination
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Myelitis
Spinal Demyelination
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Myelitis
Spinal Demyelination
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Myelitis
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All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Autonomic Disorders
Encephalomyelopathy
Epilepsy
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Meningitis
Rasmussen's Syndrome
Traumatic Brain Injury
Abducens Nerve Disorder
Acrocephalosyndactyly
Ataxia
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Back Pain
Bell's Palsy
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Brain Cancer
Brain Disorders
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Embolism
Cerebral Palsy
Cerebrovascular Disease
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari's Deformity
Chorea (Excluding Huntington's Chorea)
Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuritis
Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP)
Chronic Pain
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Concussion
Cranial Trauma
Craniosynostosis
Demyelinating Diseases
Difficulty With Walking
Diplopia
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Dystonia
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Febrile Convulsion
Gait Abnormality
Headache
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Herniated Disc
Hydrocephalus
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Inflammatory and Toxic Neuropathy
Insomnia
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Intervertebral Disc Disease
Ischemic Encephalopathy
Low Back Pain
Migraine
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Multiple Sclerosis, Pediatric
Myasthenia Gravis
Myoclonus
Neurogenic Bowel
Nystagmus
Optic Neuritis
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Polyneuropathy
Post-Concussion Syndrome
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Primary Generalized Absence Epilepsy
Radiculopathy
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
Seizure Disorders
Sleep Apnea
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Injury
Spine Deformities
Stiff-Man Syndrome
Stroke
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Syncope
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Tension Headache
Tic Disorders
Tourette's Syndrome
Transverse Myelitis
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Tremor
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Trigeminal Neuralgia
Vasculitis
Vertigo
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Visual Field Defects
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response Test
Cognitive Function Testing
Compound Muscle Action Potential (CMAP) Scan
Deep Brain Stimulation Evaluation
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
EEG (Electroencephalogram)
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Evaluation for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery
Evoked Potential Test
Functional Movement Screening
Grip and-or Muscle Group Pull Test
Head CT Scan
Home Sleep Study
ImPACT Testing
Memory Evaluation
MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
Quantitative Sensory Test (QST)
Sudoscan
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TCD Bubble Test
Thrombolysis
Wada Test

Insurance Accepted

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  • Simply Healthcare Plans
  • Husky Health
  • Personal Choice PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Open Access Plus
    Great West Healthcare-Cigna PPO
    Cigna PPO
    Cigna
    LocalPlus
  • GHI CBP
    Emblem Health
  • Blue Access (Select Network)-NY
    Blue Priority (Select Network)-NY
    National (BlueCard) PPO
    National (BlueCard Basic) PPO
    Empire (Select Network)-NY POS
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
  • HealthPlus
  • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
  • Premier Care Network APCN Choice (OAMC) POS II
    Select
    Choice Plus POS II
    Open Choice PPO
    Aetna
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
  • Wellcare of Georgia
  • Freedom
    Freedom Plan
    Oxford Health Plans
    Liberty
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
    High Performance Network - Tiered HPN
    Blue Card PPO
    Blue Cross Blue Shield
    Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
  • BluePPO HSA PPO
    SimplyBlue/Simply Blue Plus PPO
  • Blue High Performance Network
  • Choice POS
  • Medica
  • MagnaCare PPO
  • Molina
  • Open Access
  • Peach State Health Plan
  • inHealth
  • Community Health Choice
  • CareSource
  • Medicare
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Navigate HMO
    Choice Plus POS
    United Healthcare
    Navigate POS
    Options PPO
  • MVP Health Care
    MVP Health Plan EPO
    MVP Health Care PPO
  • Health Net
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
    National Blue High Performance Network
    Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
    Blue Acess Employer Sponsored
    Connection Employer Sponsored
    Empire Hospital/Medical (Trad)
    Empire Hospital
  • CareOregon
  • Fidelis Care
  • HealthPlus Amerigroup
  • Midwest Health Plan
    Medicaid
  • Staywell (Wellcare)
  • IN Total Health

Locations

  1. 1 CUIMC/Neurological Institute of New York
    710 W 168th St, New York, NY 10032
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  2. 2 CUIMC/Harkness Pavilion
    180 Fort Washington Ave, New York, NY 10032
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  3. 3 NewYork Presbyterian Columbia University Irving Medical Center
    180 Fort Washington Ave, New York, NY 10032
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  4. 4 Dept of Neurology
    710 W 168th St, New York, NY 10032
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  5. 5 Office
    710 W 168th St Ste 246, New York, NY 10032
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (212) 305-1710

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Vargas
3.7
Based on 6 Reviews
5 Stars (3)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (1)

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Sep 05, 2018
She shows she cares & takes time with patients.
Wendy R. in Bronx, NY — Sep 05, 2018
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Pediatric Neurology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • SUNY DWNSTATE M C College of Medicine|Suny Downstate Medical Center
    2007
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Boston Combined Residency In Pediatrics
    2008
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Children's Hospital Boston/ Boston Medical Center
    2009
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • New York Presbyterian Cornell University|New York Presbyterian Hospital Weill Cornell Medical Center
    2012
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Vargas frequently treats the following conditions: Spinal Demyelination and Multiple Sclerosis (MS). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Wendy Vargas, MD is affiliated with NYU Langone Hospitals.

Yes, Dr. Wendy Vargas, MD holds board certification in Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • NYU Langone Hospitals

    550 1st Ave, New York, NY