Dr. Hernan Vargas, MD

Dr. Hernan Vargas, MD

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Dr. Hernan Vargas, MD is a general surgery specialist in Fairfax, VA and has been practicing for 22 years. He graduated from Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Facultad De Medicina Alberto Hurtado in 1986 and specializes in general surgery and complex general surgical oncology.
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3620 Joseph Siewick Dr Ste 406

Fairfax, VA 22033

Contact Information

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Guardian
  • Humana
  • Medicaid
  • MultiPlan
  • Principal Financial Group
  • UnitedHealthCare

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Top Care Areas

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Breast Diseases
very high
more than 99% of peers
Breast Cancer
very high
more than 97% of peers
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
very high
more than 95% of peers

Dr. Vargas's percentages are based on the rate of treatment compared to peers nationwide from insurance data. Learn more info about our data and this Top Care Areas component.

Care Philosophy

This content was provided by Dr. Vargas "Dr. Vargas believes in a covenant relationship with his patients. His goal is to deliver the highest quality patient-centered care in the setting of multidisciplinary collaboration. Dr. Vargas has contributed to the development of new surgical techniques in breast cancer care being the author of more than 100 scientific publications with a primary interest in the field of breast cancer."

2  Specialties

  • General Surgery
  • Complex General Surgical Oncology

1  Board Certifications

  • General Surgery
    Accredited by: American Board of Surgery*

17  Conditions Treated

10  Procedures

  • Biopsy of Breast
  • Breast Surgical Procedure
  • Colon and Rectal Surgery
  • Excision of Breast Tumor
  • Gastroenterology Procedures
  • Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
  • Lung Surgery
  • Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
  • Mastectomy
  • Port Placements or Replacements

Background Check

0 Malpractice Claims

No malpractice history found for Virginia.

0 Sanctions

No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.

0 Board Actions

No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.

Education

  • Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia / Faculty Of Sciences and Phylosophy
    Undergraduate School | Graduated 1980
  • Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Facultad De Medicina Alberto Hurtado
    Medical School | Graduated 1986
  • Cayetano Heredia University Hospital
    Internship Hospital | Completed 1986
  • Harbor UCLA Medical Center
    Residency Hospital | Completed 1993
  • National Cancer Institute At The National Institutes Of Health
    Fellowship Hospital | Completed 1996

Awards & Recognition

Awards & Honors
  • Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications

Dr. Vargas has no media or publications listed.

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Memberships & Professional Affiliations

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Dr. Vargas' Reviews

4.8
Likelihood of recommending Dr. Vargas to family and friends
36 total reviews (7 have comments)
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Likelihood to Recommend (36)

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Dr. Vargas' Performance

  • Trustworthiness

    EXCELLENT

  • Explains condition(s) well

    EXCELLENT

  • Answers questions

    EXCELLENT

  • Time well spent

    EXCELLENT

Office & Staff Performance

  • Scheduling

    EXCELLENT

  • Office environment

    EXCELLENT

  • Staff friendliness

    EXCELLENT

  • Average wait time

    10 to 15 minutes

Patient Comments (7)

Dr. Vargas is the best doctor I've ever been to. He is patient, kind, so good at what he does. He explains everything so you can actually understand it. Just love him.
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HE is the best surgeon, excellent manner , very patient doctor ever I know.
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I've seen many doctors in my life, even some truly excellent ones, but Dr. Vargas really stands out. His absolute command of his field and his extraordinary surgical skill and artistry (minimal scars!) are elevated by his humanity. He listens. He answers your questions without having one foot out...more
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I met Dr. Vargas at one of the hardest times of my life. He treated me with respect and made me feel at ease by assuring me that I would make it through just fine. Dr. Vargas and everyone at his office were very kind (especially the lady at the front desk- Becky)!
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387 days... Mammograms. Sonograms. Biopsies. CT Scans. Bone Scans. MRIs. 2 lumpectomies. 1 bilateral mastectomy. 5 months of chemo. 6 weeks of radiation. I couldn't have survived all of this without Dr. Vargas and the amazing team of professionals he works with. I owe him my life....
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Dr. Vargas accepts 10 insurance carriers

  • Aetna
    Aetna HMO
    Choice Plus POS II
  • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    Blue Card PPO
  • Cigna
    Cigna HMO
    Cigna PPO
    Great West Healthcare-Cigna PPO
    Open Access
  • Guardian
  • Humana
  • Medicaid
  • MultiPlan
    MultiPlan PPO
    PHCS Network PPO
  • Principal Financial Group
  • UnitedHealthCare
    Choice Plus POS
    Options PPO
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