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Dr. Manuel Vargas is a rheumatologist with 16 years of experience treating conditions affecting joints, muscles, and connective tissues. He earned his medical degree from Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara before completing his residency at Brooklyn Hospital Center in 2016. Dr. Vargas furthered his specialized training through a fellowship at LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans in 2018, focusing specifically on rheumatology care. He provides medical services in English.
Dr. Vargas practices at Ochsner Medical Center Baton Rouge, serving patients throughout Baton Rouge, Louisiana. His expertise includes treating back pain during pregnancy and managing back pain in children and teens. He also addresses flank pain and related conditions. Dr. Vargas incorporates physical therapy approaches into patient care, along with strength training programs and manual therapy techniques to help patients improve mobility and reduce discomfort.
Dr. Vargas practices at Ochsner Medical Center Baton Rouge, serving patients throughout Baton Rouge, Louisiana. His expertise includes treating back pain during pregnancy and managing back pain in children and teens. He also addresses flank pain and related conditions. Dr. Vargas incorporates physical therapy approaches into patient care, along with strength training programs and manual therapy techniques to help patients improve mobility and reduce discomfort.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 16 years of experience
- 19 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans/ LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans
- 2 specialties
- 7 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
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| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 16 Years of Experience | 18 Years of Experience | 27 Years of Experience | 46 Years of Experience |
| Virtual Visit Available | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English, Hindi | Speaks Spanish, English | Speaks Spanish, German, Vietnamese, English |
| Baton Rouge , LA | Baton Rouge , LA | Baton Rouge , LA | Baton Rouge , LA |
| Med School: Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara | Med School: Vinayaka Missions Karaikal Medical College and Hospital | Med School: University Of Florida College Of Medicine | Med School: Saint Louis University School Of Medicine |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Manuel Vargas has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Manuel Vargas has the following 7 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
16 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Louisiana, 2026, Expired
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Fellowship
LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans/ LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans2018
Residency
Brooklyn Hospital Center2016
Medical School
Universidad Autonoma de GuadalajaraGraduated in 2010
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- Dr. Manuel Vargas's office is located at 16777 Medical Center Dr, Baton Rouge, LA, 70816.
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