Summary

Dr. Leonardo Vargas specializes in internal medicine and hospital medicine, bringing over three decades of experience to patient care. He earned his medical degree from the University of Costa Rica and completed his residency training at St. Francis Hospital in 1999. Dr. Vargas is fluent in French and Spanish, allowing him to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Vargas practices at Northwestern Medicine Glenview Outpatient Center and maintains hospital privileges at Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital in Glenview, Illinois. His clinical expertise includes comprehensive adult medicine care and specialized aviation medical examinations. He performs breast cancer screenings and utilizes advanced imaging techniques like CT scans for diagnostic purposes. Patients consistently rate Dr. Vargas highly, giving him an average rating of 4.8 stars for his compassionate and thorough approach to healthcare.

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Quick Facts

  • 4.8
  • 32 years of experience
  • 49 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks French, Spanish
  • Presence St Francis Hospital
  • 2 specialties
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

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Internal MedicineInternal MedicineInternal MedicineInternal Medicine
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4.8 
3.8 
32 Years of Experience 26 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks French, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish
Glenview , ILChicago , ILBerwyn , ILMaywood , IL
Med School: University of Costa Rica Med School: Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara Facultad De Medicina
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Leonardo Vargas

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - POS
  • Aetna - PPO
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Ascension Health
  • Ascension Health - PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Clear Spring Health
  • Devoted Health
  • Devoted Health - Medicare
  • Healthlink
  • Healthlink - PPO
  • HealthScope Benefits
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Humana - PPO
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meridian Health Plan
  • Meridian Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • North Shore LIJ CareConnect
  • North Shore LIJ CareConnect - IPA
  • Palmetto GBA
  • Palmetto GBA - Medicare
  • Three Rivers Providers Network (TRPN)
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Wellcare
  • WPS Health Plan
  • WPS Health Plan - Medicare
  • Zing Health
  • Zing Health - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Leonardo Vargas has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Leonardo Vargas has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Aviation Medicine
  • Check-up
  • Heartburn
  • Hospital Medicine
  • Immunization
  • Physical
  • Preventive Medicine
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss

Certifications, License, & Education

32 Years Experience

Leonardo Vargas holds an expired medical license in the state of Illinois.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Illinois that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Presence St Francis Hospital in 1999, AMITA Health/St Francis Hospital in 1999, Ascension Illinois/St Francis Hospital in 1999, Ascension Illinois/St Francis in 1999, and Prime Midwest GME Consortium in 1999.

Medical School

Graduated from University of Costa Rica in 1994.

NPI Number

Leonardo Vargas' NPI number is 1245385699.

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Where is Leonardo Vargas's office located?
Leonardo Vargas's office is located at 2701 Patriot Blvd, Glenview, IL, 60026.
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