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Dr. Hernan Vargas, MD

General Surgery*
4.9 (67)
Map Pin Small Fairfax, VA
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Hernan Vargas, MD

Dr. Hernan Vargas, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Fairfax, VA. They specialize in General Surgery, has 38 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Facultad De Medicina Alberto Hurtado. Dr. Vargas, completed a residency at Harbor UCLA Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Vargas an average 4.9 star rating.

Dr. Vargas works at Virginia Cancer Specialists in Fairfax, VA. They frequently treat conditions like Male Breast Carcinoma, Breast Carcinoma and Ductal Carcinoma in Situ along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Vargas' Office Locations

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    Virginia Cancer Specialists
    3650 Joseph Siewick Dr Ste 200, Fairfax, VA 22033 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (703) 208-9350
    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

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    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 38 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1285743146
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • National Cancer Institute at The National Institutes of Health
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Harbor UCLA Medical Center
    Residency
    Internship
    • Cayetamo Heredia University Hospital|Cayetano Heredia University Hospital
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    Medical Education
    • Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Facultad De Medicina Alberto Hurtado
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
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    Dr. Hernan Vargas, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Vargas is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Vargas has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Vargas works at Virginia Cancer Specialists in Fairfax, VA. View the full address on Dr. Vargas’s profile.

    Dr. Vargas has seen patients for Male Breast Carcinoma, Breast Carcinoma and Ductal Carcinoma in Situ, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Vargas on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    67 patients have reviewed Dr. Vargas. The overall rating for this provider is 4.9. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Vargas.

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