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Dr. Juan Palma-Vargas, MD

General Surgery*
5.0 (1)
Map Pin Small Portland, ME
Accepting new patients
33 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Juan Palma-Vargas, MD

Dr. Juan Palma-Vargas, MD is a General Surgeon in Portland, ME. They specialize in General Surgery, has 33 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from Autonomous University of Guadalajara School of Medicine and is affiliated with Maine Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Palma-Vargas an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Palma-Vargas works at Practice in Portland, ME with other offices in Scarborough, ME. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and 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. Palma-Vargas' Office Locations

  1. 1
    The Maine Surgical Care Group
    887 Congress St Ste 400, Portland, ME 04102 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (207) 774-6368
  2. 2
    Portland Internal Medicine
    43 Baxter Blvd, Portland, ME 04101 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (207) 662-7180
  3. 3
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    301C US ROUTE 1, Scarborough, ME 04074 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (207) 774-6368
  4. 4
    Maine Transplant Program
    19 West St, Portland, ME 04102 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (207) 662-7180

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  • Maine Medical Center

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Venous Thrombectomy
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon
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    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    • 33 years of experience
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    • English
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    • 1528072675
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • Autonomous University of Guadalajara School of Medicine
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    • General Surgery
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