3.3
8 Ratings
Summary
Dr. Jorge Vargas is a pediatric gastroenterologist with 55 years of experience treating children with digestive and nutritional disorders. He earned his medical degree from Colegio Mayor De Nuestra Senora Del Rosario Facultad De Medicina and has dedicated his career to helping young patients with complex gastrointestinal conditions. Dr. Vargas speaks both English and Spanish, making healthcare more accessible to diverse families in the Los Angeles area.
Dr. Vargas practices at several UCLA locations in Los Angeles and Santa Monica, including Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital. He specializes in treating children with short bowel syndrome and malabsorption syndromes, conditions that affect how the body processes nutrients. His expertise also includes helping infants with feeding disorders. Patients give him an average rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars on Vitals.
Dr. Vargas practices at several UCLA locations in Los Angeles and Santa Monica, including Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital. He specializes in treating children with short bowel syndrome and malabsorption syndromes, conditions that affect how the body processes nutrients. His expertise also includes helping infants with feeding disorders. Patients give him an average rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars on Vitals.
Overview based on verified provider data
Quick Facts
- 54 years of experience
- 29 insurance plans accepted
- speaks French, Italian, Spanish
- Pediatrics UCLA School of Medicine: Pediatrics
- 2 specialties
- 5 areas of expertise
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
Office Location
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| Gastroenterology | Gastroenterology | Gastroenterology | Gastroenterology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 54 Years of Experience | |||
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks French, Italian, Spanish | Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English |
| Los Angeles , CA | Sacramento , CA | Little Rock , AR | Sacramento , CA |
| Med School: MD Colegio Mayor/Nuestra Senora del Rosario | Med School: The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston | Med School: Chamberlain University College of Nursing | Med School: University of South Alabama |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Jorge H Vargas
Medical Specialties
Jorge H Vargas has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Jorge H Vargas has the following 5 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
54 Years Experience
Jorge H Vargas holds an active medical license in the state of California.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2026.
Education & Training
Fellowship
Completed their fellowship at Pediatrics UCLA School of Medicine: Pediatrics in 1984, Gastroenterology UCLA School of Medicine: Internal Medicine in 1983, and Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition Faculte de Medecine Saint-Antoine in 1981.
Residency
Completed their residency at Pediatrics Hospital Infantil Lorencita Villegas de Santos in 1978.
Internship
Completed their internship at Rotating (Internship) Hospital San Jose de Bogota in 1972.
Medical School
Graduated from MD Colegio Mayor/Nuestra Senora del Rosario in 1972.
NPI Number
Jorge H Vargas' NPI number is 1548362361.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Jorge Vargas's office located?
- Jorge Vargas's office is located at 200 Medical Plaza Suite 265, Los Angeles, CA, 90095.
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