Dr. Herschel D. Vargas
Overview
Herschel Vargas is a Colorectal Surgeon in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Vargas is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Bowel Incontinence, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Vargas is currently accepting new patients.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 22 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
900 Ochsner Blvd, Covington, LA 70433
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.
1 Clinical Trials
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Herschel D. Vargas
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Herschel D. Vargas?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Herschel D. Vargas by calling their office at 985-249-2383. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Herschel D. Vargas a top-rated expert for Familial Colorectal Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Herschel D. Vargas is classified as an Distinguished expert for Familial Colorectal Cancer, 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. Herschel D. Vargas specialize in?
While Dr. Herschel D. Vargas is a Colorectal Surgery, they have specific expertise in Familial Colorectal Cancer, Bowel Incontinence, and Gastrointestinal Fistula. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Colorectal Surgery.
Does Dr. Herschel D. Vargas participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Herschel D. Vargas has published 22 articles and abstracts on conditions like Familial Colorectal Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Herschel D. Vargas's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Herschel D. Vargas accept my insurance?
Dr. Herschel D. Vargas accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 985-249-2383 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
- Distinguished
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Vargas isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Advanced
- Anal CancerDr. Vargas isAdvanced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- Bowel IncontinenceDr. Vargas isAdvanced. Learn about Bowel Incontinence.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Vargas isAdvanced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Gastrointestinal FistulaDr. Vargas isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Fistula.
- IleostomyDr. Vargas isAdvanced. Learn about Ileostomy.
- Lynch SyndromeDr. Vargas isAdvanced. Learn about Lynch Syndrome.
- Experienced
- Anal FissureDr. Vargas isExperienced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- Anorectal AbscessDr. Vargas isExperienced. Learn about Anorectal Abscess.
- Bladder ReconstructionDr. Vargas isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Reconstruction.
- ColitisDr. Vargas isExperienced. Learn about Colitis.
- Colonic MalakoplakiaDr. Vargas isExperienced. Learn about Colonic Malakoplakia.
- ColonoscopyDr. Vargas isExperienced. Learn about Colonoscopy.