Dr. Hernan I. Vargas

4.8 ( 76 reviews )

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Ratings for Dr. Hernan I. Vargas

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Wonderful doctor. Demonstrated great concern and in-depth knowledge and skill.

Submitted March 3, 2023

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In my experience he is above good he is a great physician wonderful person he really care for his patients when I walked to his office I was sad I didn't know what was going to happen but the way he explained to me and the he cared I already felt better and I knew that with having him as my doctor I am going to get out of this rocky road road no matter how hard it is thank you doctor vargas I love you and I will be happy to recommend you highly ❤️

Submitted Dec. 18, 2022

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About 4.5 years ago, I visited Dr. Vargas after I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer. From my very first visit, I felt like he truly cared about me, and I wasn't just another patient. He went into depth about all of the available options for my cancer diagnosis. I elected to go with a lumpectomy and internal radiation using the SAVI device. Dr. Vargas' skilled hands did a phenomenal job with both. I am still cancer free 4.5 years later. I would use Dr. Vargas all over again. He is a one-of-a kind doctor that truly truly cares about his patients.

Submitted Oct. 7, 2022

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Being diagnosed with cancer is unnerving to say the least. This office is very caring and concerned about you. Dr. Vargas doesn't make you feel like a number but a actual person. This is the ideal team and Dr. Vargas is very supportive of you and what is needed for your care

Submitted Sept. 15, 2022

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I went to see him for a second opinion and few minutes into our conversation, I realized he was the one. He gave me undivided attention and show so much humanity when listening to my case, that just knew he will do an excellent surgery. And yes indeed he did.

Submitted July 26, 2022

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Dr. Vargas has a wonderful bedside manner, is compassionate, skilled and knowledgeable. I would not hesitate to recommend him and his team to anyone needing surgery, guidance and care in their journey with cancer. Mary, his PA, and Miranda, his nurse navigator, are understanding, supportive and so helpful. I feel very fortunate to be in the care of such wonderful, caring professionals.

Submitted May 25, 2022

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Dr: Hernán Vargas médico por excelencia se preocupa y es muy atento con la salud de sus pacientes por lo cual explica todo muy bien en cuanto a el procedimiento a seguir con cada paciente,de mi parte y mi opinión es que tiene un gran equipo de médicos,enfermeras, secretaria, todos van de la mano y muy atentos con cada paciente.que Dios los bendiga y continúen dando ese excelente servicio con cada paciente.Gracias

Submitted Feb. 7, 2022

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I can only echo what others have said below. But know this, THIS is the A team. Dr V, Mary Zampolich and Miranda Gingerich. As a TNBC survivor, when I was first diagnosed I was totally scared given the data out there at that time. Dr Vargas calmed me and my husband, took lead and we charged forward. I trust these people with my life and basically did. Body, mind and should are all their concerns. Treatment has to be an integrated team effort of professionals, and that is exactly what they all are. I was blessed when I landed in their care.

Submitted June 15, 2021

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I had a consult with Dr. Vargas, and then he did two outpatient lumpectomies on me. He is a warm, caring person, and explains things clearly. He is very knowledgeable and uses some of the latest technology. I feel blessed to have had him do my surgery.

Submitted May 20, 2021

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Mary Zimpalich is very personable, compassionate, understanding, knowledgeable, and helpful Physician’s Assistant to Dr. Vargas.

Submitted May 20, 2021


Dr. Hernan I. Vargas' Credentials

Accepting New Patients

Yes, this doctor is accepting new patients

Biography

Primary Location: Virginia Cancer Specialists, Fair Oaks Office Position: Breast Surgeon Board Certification American Board of Surgery Fellowship Surgical Oncology National Cancer Institute (NCI) at The National Institutes of Health (NIH), Bethesda, MD Residency General Surgery Harbor-UCLA Medical Center at UCLA School of Medicine, Chief Resident in General Surgery at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Medical School “Alberto Hurtado” School of Medicine Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Lima-Peru Dr. Hernan Vargas believes in a covenant relationship with each patient and family. His goal is to provide the highest quality patient-centered care within a multidisciplinary group of like-minded individuals that results in a personalized treatment plan for each patient the team is privileged to serve. Dr. Vargas joins Virginia Cancer Specialists with over 20 years of experience in the care of women with breast cancer and benign conditions of the breast. Before joining VCS, Dr. Vargas served as Associate Professor of Surgery at UCLA; he has been Director of the Breast Programs at Harbor-UCLA, in Los Angeles, California and at Inova Fair Oaks Hospital, in Fairfax, Virginia. He has contributed to the development of new surgical techniques in breast cancer care being the author of more than 100 scientific publications. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Vargas has lectured nationally and internationally. He is the recipient of several awards for leadership and teaching excellence. Dr. Vargas has been recognized as a “Top Doctor” in breast surgery by Washingtonian Magazine, LA Magazine and Castle-Connoly’s America’s Top Doctors for Cancer . In his leisure time, Dr. Vargas enjoys family life with his wife and son and many relatives in the area. He is a former Ironman triathlete; he enjoys reading, cooking, and learning languages and music.

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

Education

  • Univ Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Prog Acad De Med, Lima, Peru (Grad. 1986)

Other Specialties

Areas of Expertise

  • Breast cysts
  • Breast reconstruction with flap surgery
  • Breast cancer

Awards & Recognitions

  • Washingtonian Magazine Top Doctors 2016
  • Washington Magazine Top Doctors 2020
  • 2020 Northern Virginia Magazine Top Doctors
  • Northern Virginia Magazine Top Doctors 2018
  • Washingtonian Magazine Top Doctors 2017
  • Arlington Magazine Top Doctors 2019
  • Top Doctors Virginia Living Magazine 2018

Insurance accepted by this Doctor

Other patients have successfully used these insurance providers, please call the Doctor's office to find out if your insurance plan is accepted.
Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health of Virginia
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage
Anthem
  • Anthem BCBS PPO
  • Anthem Healthkeepers HMO
  • Anthem Healthkeepers Plus (Medicaid)
  • Anthem Medicare Advantage
CareFirst
  • CareFirst BCBS
Cigna
  • Cigna HMO
  • Cigna PPO
  • Cigna POS
CorVel Corporation
  • CorVel
Coventry Healthcare
  • Coventry
Humana
  • Humana Medicare Advantage
  • Humana Military Tricare East
Kaiser-Permanente
  • Kaiser Medicaid
  • Kaiser Medicare Advantage
MedCost
Medicaid
  • Virginia Medicaid
MultiPlan
  • MultiPlan PHCS
Optima Health
Signature Partners
  • Signature Partners Medicare
  • Signature Partners Innovation Health
Veterans Administration
Virginia Premier