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Dr. Stephen Vara, MD

Medical Oncology*
4.9 (79)
Map Pin Small North Port, FL
Accepting new patients

Overview of Dr. Stephen Vara, MD

Dr. Stephen Vara, MD is a Medical Oncology Specialist in North Port, FL. Dr. Vara, completed a fellowship at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Dr. Vara, completed a residency at University of Illinois at Chicago. Patients rated Dr. Vara an average 4.9 star rating.

Dr. Vara works at Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (FCS) - North Port Cancer in North Port, FL with other offices in Port Charlotte, FL. They frequently treat conditions like Vitamin B12 Anemia along with other conditions at varying frequencies. 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. Vara's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute - NPT
    1390 Grand Venture Dr, North Port, FL 34286 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (941) 257-2280
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2
    Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute - PCH
    22395 Edgewater Dr, Port Charlotte, FL 33980 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (941) 766-7222
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

Hospital Affiliations
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  • Marian Regional Medical Center

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Vitamin B12 Anemia
Anemia
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Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Acute Leukemia
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Bladder Cancer
Bleeding Disorders
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Coagulation Disorders
Colorectal Cancer
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
Head and Neck Cancer
Hemochromatosis
Leukocytopenia
Leukocytosis
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Myeloma
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Myeloproliferative Disorders
Neutropenia
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Oral Cancer
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Pancytopenia
Polycythemia Rubra Vera
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Prostate Cancer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Thrombocytosis
Thyroid Cancer
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Urinary Tract Cancer
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Acquired Hemolytic Anemia
Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia Type 3
Acute Myelomonocytic Leukemia
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Adult T-Cell Lymphoma
Amyloidosis
Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma
Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma, ALK Negative
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Brain Cancer
Breast Carcinoma
Carcinoid Syndrome
Cervical Cancer
Cholangiocarcinoma
Chordoma
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Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)
Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia
Colon Cancer
Congenital Dyserythropoietic Anemia
Cryoglobulinemia
Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Endocrine Gland Cancer
Endometrial Cancer
Esophageal Cancer
Ewing's Sarcoma
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 1
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 2
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 3
Hemophilia
Hodgkin's Disease
Hypercoagulable State
Hypogammaglobulinemia
Hypothalamus Cancer
Illeum Cancer
Immune Thrombocytopenia
Kidney Cancer
Laryngeal Cancer
Leukemia
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Lymphocytosis
Macroglobulinemia (incl. Waldenstrom's )
Male Breast Cancer
Male Breast Carcinoma
Mantle Cell Lymphoma
Marginal Zone Lymphoma
Melanoma
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Mycosis Fungoides
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Nose Cancer
Ovarian Cancer
Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma
Peritoneal Cancer
Pheochromocytoma
Pleural Cancer
Primary Hypercoagulable State
Qualitative Platelet Defects (incl. Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia)
Salivary Gland Cancer
Sickle Cell Disease
Skin Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Skin
Stomach Cancer
Testicular Cancer
Throat Cancer (Hypopharyngeal)
Throat Cancer (Nasopharyngeal)
Tongue Cancer
Tonsil Cancer
Uterine Cancer
Vitamin B Deficiency
von Willebrand Disease
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Cancer Screening
Erythropoietin Test
Liver Biopsy
Oral Cancer Screening
Skin Screenings
Thoracentesis
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    4.9
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    Based on 79 ratings
    Patient Ratings (79)
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    4 Star
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    3 Star
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    About Dr. Stephen Vara, MD

    Specialties*
    • Medical Oncology

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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1356545818
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • University of Illinois at Chicago
    Residency

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    Dr. Stephen Vara, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Vara is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Vara has seen patients for Vitamin B12 Anemia, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Vara on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    79 patients have reviewed Dr. Vara. 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. Vara.

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