Dr. Alfonso Vargas

Pediatric Endocrinology
Woman's Hospital
100 Womans Way, 
Baton Rouge, LA 
Referral may be required
Woman's Hospital
100 Womans Way, 
Baton Rouge, LA 

Overview

Alfonso Vargas is a Pediatric Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

His clinical expertise encompasses Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Noonan Syndrome, and RASopathies.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 10 peer reviewed articles.

Specialties

Pediatric Endocrinology

Licenses

Pediatrics in LA

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO

Locations

Woman's Hospital
100 Womans Way, Baton Rouge, LA 70817

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

10 Total Publications

Severe SOPH syndrome due to a novel NBAS mutation in a 27-year-old woman-Review of this pleiotropic, autosomal recessive disorder: Mystery solved after two decades.
Severe SOPH syndrome due to a novel NBAS mutation in a 27-year-old woman-Review of this pleiotropic, autosomal recessive disorder: Mystery solved after two decades.
Journal: American journal of medical genetics. Part A
Published: December 26, 2019
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Is Dr. Alfonso Vargas a top-rated expert for Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Alfonso Vargas is classified as an Experienced expert for Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Alfonso Vargas specialize in?

While Dr. Alfonso Vargas is a Pediatric Endocrinology, they have specific expertise in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Noonan Syndrome, and RASopathies. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Endocrinology.

Does Dr. Alfonso Vargas participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Alfonso Vargas has published 10 articles and abstracts on conditions like Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). You can view a list of Dr. Alfonso Vargas's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Alfonso Vargas accept my insurance?

Dr. Alfonso Vargas accepts most major insurance plans, including UnitedHealthcare. We recommend calling the office directly at 225-924-8264 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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