Overview
Lionel Varela, MD, is a family medicine physician, also called a primary care doctor. Dr. Varela provides preventive care and disease management, and he performs procedures including joint injections, trigger point injections, skin biopsies, skin excisions and laceration repair.|Dr. Varela earned his medical degree from the Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara UAG – School of Medicine in Mexico and completed his family medicine residency at Geisinger Lewistown. He speaks English and Spanish.
His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Endoscopy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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27 Cjems Lane, Suite 4, Mifflintown, PA 17059
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Lionel Varela
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Lionel Varela?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Lionel Varela by calling their office at 717-436-5578. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Lionel Varela a top-rated expert for Sepsis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Lionel Varela is classified as an Experienced expert for Sepsis, 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. Lionel Varela specialize in?
While Dr. Lionel Varela is a Family Medicine, they have specific expertise in Sepsis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Endoscopy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Family Medicine.
Does Dr. Lionel Varela participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Lionel Varela has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Sepsis. You can view a list of Dr. Lionel Varela's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Lionel Varela accept my insurance?
Dr. Lionel Varela accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 717-436-5578 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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- EndoscopyDr. Varela isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Varela isExperienced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- SepsisDr. Varela isExperienced. Learn about Sepsis.