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Dr. Manuel Vargas, MD

Rheumatology
4.9 (24)
Map Pin Small Baton Rouge, LA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Manuel Vargas, MD

Dr. Manuel Vargas, MD is a Rheumatology Specialist in Baton Rouge, LA. They graduated from U Autonoma de Santo Domingo and is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center and Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge.

Dr. Vargas works at Hgvc Otorhinolaryngology in Baton Rouge, LA. They frequently treat conditions like Osteoporosis, Arthritis and Osteoarthritis along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accepts 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. Vargas' Office Locations

  1. 1
    Ochsner Medical Complex-the Grove Lab
    10310 The Grove Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70836 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (225) 761-5200
    Monday
    7:00am - 3:00pm
    Tuesday
    7:00am - 3:00pm
    Wednesday
    7:00am - 3:00pm
    Thursday
    7:00am - 3:00pm
    Friday
    7:00am - 3:00pm
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    Ochsner Health Center - O'Neal
    16777 Medical Center Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70816 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (225) 754-3278

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  • Ochsner Medical Center
  • Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge

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    4.9
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    Sep 20, 2022
    Dr Vargas listens, explains carefully and fully, is empathetic and caring. Spends as much time as neccessary so that O can understand everything related to my care. His staff are thorough, complete, and caring.
    Pit — Sep 20, 2022
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    About Dr. Manuel Vargas, MD

    Specialties
    • Rheumatology
    Specialties
    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
    Languages Spoken
    NPI Number
    • 1366838948
    NPI Number
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Louisiana Health Sciences Center in New Orleans, LA
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Brooklyn Hospital Center; Affiliate of The Mount Sinai Hospital
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • U Autonoma de Santo Domingo
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Internal Medicine and Rheumatology
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Manuel 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 an average wait time of Under 10 minutes at their office(s).

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

    Dr. Vargas works at Hgvc Otorhinolaryngology in Baton Rouge, LA. View the full address on Dr. Vargas’s profile.

    Dr. Vargas has seen patients for Osteoporosis, Arthritis and Osteoarthritis, 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.

    24 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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