Overview
Gabriela Vargas is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Puyallup, Washington. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Encopresis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Bowel Incontinence, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Hernia Surgery.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 16 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
1450 5th St SE Ste 2100, Puyallup, WA 98372
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Gabriela Vargas
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Gabriela Vargas?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Gabriela Vargas by calling their office at 253-697-3950. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Gabriela Vargas a top-rated expert for Encopresis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Gabriela Vargas is classified as an Experienced expert for Encopresis, 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. Gabriela Vargas specialize in?
While Dr. Gabriela Vargas is a Colorectal Surgery, they have specific expertise in Encopresis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Bowel Incontinence. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Colorectal Surgery.
Does Dr. Gabriela Vargas participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Gabriela Vargas has published 16 articles and abstracts on conditions like Encopresis. You can view a list of Dr. Gabriela Vargas's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Gabriela Vargas accept my insurance?
Dr. Gabriela Vargas accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 253-697-3950 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
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- Anal CancerDr. Vargas isExperienced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- Bowel IncontinenceDr. Vargas isExperienced. Learn about Bowel Incontinence.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Vargas isExperienced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- EncopresisDr. Vargas isExperienced. Learn about Encopresis.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Vargas isExperienced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Vargas isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.

