Dr. Carlos Vargas, MD
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Dr. Carlos Vargas, MD

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Adult & Adolescent Psychiatry | Male

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Benjamins Behavioral Health Services 9701 Richmond Ave Ste 210 Houston, TX 77042 Get Directions

(713) 840-7956

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Carlos Vargas, M.D. Dr. Vargas serves as the primary practitioner of BBHS, with over 11 years of varied medical experience with both civilian and military personnel. After graduating from high school in Houston, Texas, he quickly set his sights on a medical career. He joined the U.S. Navy and trained at the Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD) in California before serving as a Hospital Corpsman. Among his numerous recognitions, Dr. Vargas has been awarded a medal for good conduct during his military service, a medal for active duty during Operation Desert Storm, and letters of commendation for mentoring students at Moody High School in Corpus Christi, Texas. After five-years of honorable military service, he left the U.S. Navy in order to further his education. Dr. Vargas studied Social Psychology at Park University in Parkville, Missouri, before graduating at the top of his class from Ross University of Medicine. As a medical student, he served his clinical clerkship under the supervision of doctors with the renowned institutions of SUNY Downstate and affiliates of Weill Cornell Medical Center Healthcare Network. His internship and residency training in Psychiatry were completed at The Kansas University Medical Center, and he finished his sub-specialty training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. During his rotation as Texas Children's Hospital he received a certificate of recognition for providing lectures to parents of children with special needs. Currently, Dr. Vargas diligently treats children, adolescents, and adults facing a wide range of difficulties. He specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of social anxiety, panic attacks, ADD/ADHD, generalized anxiety, major depression, Tourette's, PTSD, and Autism Spectrum Disorders. Dr. Vargas is double board certified in Adult, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN).

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Benjamin's Behavioral Health Services 9701 Richmond Ave Ste 210

Houston, TX 77042

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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Vargas to family and friends

3.6

based on 37 total reviews (3 with comments)

Dr. Vargas' Performance

Trustworthiness
VERY GOOD
Explains condition(s) well
VERY GOOD
Answers Questions
VERY GOOD
Time well spent
VERY GOOD

Office & Staff Performance

Scheduling
VERY GOOD
Office environment
EXCELLENT
Staff friendliness
VERY GOOD
Average wait time
10 to 15 minutes

Patient Comments (3)

-Grandma B in Richmond, TX | Feb 11, 2017

Dr. Vargas is so patient, listens and understands! He is very knowledgeable of depression and other illnesses that can cause depression. He is very knowledgeable about supplements and things that are good for your health. I have learned so much from him and have changed my life for the best! I would recommend ANYONE to come to Dr. Vargas as I think he is the best! My sister introduced me to him as she is his patient and her health was improved greatly so I decided to seek his wonderful care.

-Previous Patient in Houston, TX | Sep 08, 2016

Dr. Vargas is very demeaning and actually made me cry while I was in his office. He seemed very annoyed when I was being honest about my life experiences. After a while, I started to sugar coat my true emotions just so that he wouldn't make me feel bad during the appointment. I ended up switching to another doctor because I couldn't handle it anymore.

-Charlene Joswiak in Stafford, Texas | Jul 12, 2016

Dr. Vargas is a very caring and compassionate man. He is extremely knowledgeable and I feel he takes excellent care of his patients. Dr. Vargas really listens to his patients and their needs. I have been seeing psychiatrists since 1986 and he is the BEST one I have ever been to see. I have recommended friends to Dr. Vargas and all of them have been very pleased also. As long as Dr. Vargas is practicing I will be his patient.

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Dr. Vargas says...

Carlos Vargas, M.D.

Dr. Vargas serves as the primary practitioner of BBHS, with over 11 years of varied medical experience with both civilian and military personnel. After graduating from high school in Houston, Texas, he quickly set his sights on a medical career. He joined the U.S. Navy and trained at the Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD) in California before serving as a Hospital Corpsman. Among his numerous recognitions, Dr. Vargas has been awarded a medal for good conduct during his military service, a medal for active duty during Operation Desert Storm, and letters of commendation for mentoring students at Moody High School in Corpus Christi, Texas. After five-years of honorable military service, he left the U.S. Navy in order to further his education.

Dr. Vargas studied Social Psychology at Park University in Parkville, Missouri, before graduating at the top of his class from Ross University of Medicine. As a medical student, he served his clinical clerkship under the supervision of doctors with the renowned institutions of SUNY Downstate and affiliates of Weill Cornell Medical Center Healthcare Network. His internship and residency training in Psychiatry were completed at The Kansas University Medical Center, and he finished his sub-specialty training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. During his rotation as Texas Children's Hospital he received a certificate of recognition for providing lectures to parents of children with special needs.

Currently, Dr. Vargas diligently treats children, adolescents, and adults facing a wide range of difficulties. He specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of social anxiety, panic attacks, ADD/ADHD, generalized anxiety, major depression, Tourette's, PTSD, and Autism Spectrum Disorders. Dr. Vargas is double board certified in Adult, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN).

Dr. Vargas says...

Our clinic specializes in the diagnosis and management of neuropsychiatric disorders, using a variety of available tools that includes a complete psychiatric evaluation,electronic psychometric scales, medication management, laboratory testing.

As part of your holistic care, we may facilitate referrals to other health-allied services including: other specialists, psychotherapists, and advocate and support groups. In addition,we provide you with educational tools to improve your overall health.

Laboratory analysis, including genetic testing and blood work may be included as part of the treatment plan to rule out underlying organic causes for the psychiatric projection. An in-depth genetic analysis of liver enzymes can also be completed to help guide medication selection,when appropriate.After their initial assessment, patients can expect a treatment plan. This may entail a prescribed medication, referral to therapy, a combination of both, or referral to other specialists if appropriate.

Dr. Vargas says...

Benjamin's Behavioral Health Services is dedicated to serving patients who face a number of neuropsychiatric disorders. By providing each individual with a thorough evaluation and appropriate testing, we can effectively diagnose relevant issues and develop a personalized treatment plan.

The clinical services provided by BBHS include:

Neuropsychiatric evaluations
Blood work and laboratory analysis
Genetic testing
In-depth medical assessment, if appropriate
Support and training for family members

At BBHS, we use our experienced knowledge to aid those facing a wide range of concerns and difficulties. Through our diligent attention to the unique needs of every patient, we strive to give every patient the attention that they deserve. If we discover that a patient is in need of care more suited to an outside physician, we are glad to provide appropriate referrals.

Dr. Vargas' experience matches your search based on the following criteria:

Based on total number of patients treated over the last 12 months
Specializes in Adult & Adolescent Psychiatry
Board certified in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychiatry
No malpractice claims found
No sanctions found
No board actions found

Awards & Recognition

Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
What is a recognized doctor
Healthgrades Recognized Doctor designation identifies leading doctors who:
Are board certified.
Have not had their license surrendered or revoked since Healthgrades started collecting data in 2000.
Have no malpractice judgments, adverse arbitration awards, or monetary settlements for the last five years in the states in which Healthgrades can collect malpractice data.
Are free of state or federal disciplinary actions (sanctions) for the last five years.
Healthgrades updates the Recognized Doctor list quarterly based on board certification data. Healthgrades also receives sanction and malpractice data throughout the year, depending on how frequently the state medical boards release updates.
We remove a newly sanctioned doctor from the Recognized Doctor list as soon as we receive the information. However, it is important to note that malpractice information is publically available in only 14 states.
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Dr. Vargas has no media or publications listed.

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Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for Texas.
What is medical malpractice
What is medical malpractice?
Medical malpractice is issued when negligence by a doctor causes injury to a patient. For example, a doctor may improperly diagnose, treat or medicate outside the standard of medical care. The three types of malpractice are: a settlement, an arbitration award, or a judgment.
If my doctor has malpractice history, does that mean he or she is a poor-quality doctor?
If your doctor has a malpractice claim, evaluate the information and determine if the action could potentially impact the quality of care you receive. Claim settlements and arbitration awards may occur for a variety of reasons, which should not necessarily reflect negatively on the doctor's professional competence or conduct.
You may want to use this information to start a discussion with the doctor about his or her history and specific ability to provide healthcare for you.
How far back does Healthgrades malpractice history go?
Healthgrades reports details of a doctor’s malpractice history when the doctor has at least one closed medical malpractice claim within the last five years, even if he or she no longer practices in that state.
For which states does Healthgrades collect malpractice history?
Healthgrades collects malpractice information from California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia and West Virginia. If your doctor has a malpractice claim, evaluate the information and determine if the action could potentially impact your quality of care. Sometimes multiple states report the same claim. If a provider practices in a state where data is unavailable, please reach out to your local state legislature to help make this data publicly available.
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Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
What is a sanction or disciplinary action
What is a sanction or disciplinary action?
A sanction, also known as a disciplinary action, is an action taken to punish or restrict a doctor who has demonstrated professional misconduct. Sanctions may be imposed by a state medical board, professional medical licensing organization, or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
If my doctor has sanction history, does that mean he or she is a poor-quality doctor?
If a doctor has a sanction, it does not necessarily mean that he or she is a poor-quality doctor. Some sanctions are not related to medical care, and involve a doctor’s finances or administrative activities. Before you make any choices about changing your doctor, we recommend that you evaluate the doctor’s sanction information and determine how severe or relevant you think the sanction cause and action were.
How far back does Healthgrades sanction history go?
Healthgrades reports state and federal sanctions from the previous five years, except when a doctor's license has been revoked or surrendered. Healthgrades displays all actions for doctors whose licenses have been revoked or surrendered.
For which states does Healthgrades collect sanction history?
Healthgrades collects sanction history from all 50 U.S. states. Physicians with a disciplinary action in one state may move to another state where they have a clean record. Since Healthgrades painstakingly compiles disciplinary action information from all 50 states, Healthgrades website will show if a physician has a disciplinary action in more than one state.
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Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
What are board actions
What are board actions?
Board actions are non-disciplinary actions imposed upon a doctor based on a complaint investigation. A patient or medical colleague may file a complaint with that state medical board or professional licensing organization, which then investigates the complaint. Board actions are intended to ensure that a doctor is able to perform safe medical and health care tasks.
Types of non-disciplinary actions include an advisory letter, a corrective action agreement, a limitation or restriction on the medical or healthcare tasks a doctor can perform, or a voluntary agreement by the doctor not to practice. A board action can also include a termination of a corrective action agreement or voluntary agreement, which allows the doctor to return to full practice.
If my doctor has a board action, does that mean he or she is a poor-quality doctor?
If a doctor has a board action, it means he or she has had a non-disciplinary action imposed upon him or her. It does not necessarily mean that he or she is a poor quality doctor. Before you make any choices about changing your doctor, evaluate the doctor's board action information and determine how severe or relevant you think the cause and action were.
How far back does Healthgrades non-disciplinary board action history go?
Healthgrades reports non-disciplinary board action history from for the previous five years, except when a doctor's license has been revoked or surrendered. Healthgrades displays all actions for doctors whose licenses have been revoked or surrendered.
For which states does Healthgrades collect non-disciplinary board actions?
Healthgrades collects non-disciplinary board actions from all 50 U.S. states.

Board Certifications

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Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Psychiatry

Conditions Treated

ADHD and-or ADD
Adjustment Disorder
Anxiety
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
Autism
Bipolar Disorder
Borderline Personality Disorder
Combination Drug Dependence
Depression
Drug and Alcohol Dependence
Eating Disorders
Impulse Control Disorders
Major Depressive Disorder
Nondependent Alcohol Abuse
Nondependent Drug and Alcohol Abuse
Nondependent Marijuana Abuse
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Personality Disorders
Phobia
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Schizophrenia

Education

Medical School
Ross University / School Of Medicine & Veterinary Medicine
Graduated in 2006
Internship Hospital
Kansas University Medical Center
Completed in 2009
Residency Hospital
University Of Kansas Medical Center
Completed in 2009
Fellowship Hospital
Baylor College Of Medicine
Completed in 2011
Undergraduate School
Park University
Graduated in 2001
Other Education
Del Mar College-Associates In Biology
Completed in 2000
Texas A&M University
Completed in 2001
Us Navy
Completed in 1995

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

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Specialties

Adult & Adolescent Psychiatry
ADHD
Adolescent Psychiatry
Adult & Pediatric Psychiatry
Adult Psychiatry
Behavioral Psychiatry
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Depression
Eating Disorders
Neuropsychiatry (Psychiatry)
Pediatric Psychiatry
Psychiatry
Sleep Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology)

Procedures Performed

ADHD Testing
Adolescent Counseling
Behavior Modification
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Family Psychotherapy
Medication Management
Outpatient Psychiatry
Psychiatric Evaluation
Stress Management