Summary

Dr. Leonardo Vargas is a board-certified internal medicine physician who specializes in hospital medicine. He earned his medical degree from the University of Costa Rica and completed his residency training at St. Francis Hospital in 1999. With over three decades of medical practice, Dr. Vargas brings extensive experience to his role caring for hospitalized patients. He is fluent in French and Spanish, allowing him to serve patients from diverse backgrounds.

Dr. Vargas practices at Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital and sees patients at the Northwestern Medicine Glenview Outpatient Center in Glenview, Illinois. His clinical expertise includes adult medicine and health education, helping patients understand and manage their medical conditions. He also serves as an aviation medical examiner, conducting specialized health assessments for pilots and aviation personnel. Patients consistently rate Dr. Vargas highly for his care, giving him an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

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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 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

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32 Years of Experience 21 Years of Experience
Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks French, Spanish Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English Speaks English
Glenview , ILChicago , ILMelrose Park , ILMaywood , IL
Med School: University of Costa Rica Med School: Universidad Nacional Pedro Henriquez Urena (Unphu) Escuela De Medicina
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. 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

Dr. Leonardo Vargas has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. 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

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Illinois, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Presence St Francis Hospital1999
AMITA Health/St Francis Hospital1999
Ascension Illinois/St Francis Hospital1999
Ascension Illinois/St Francis1999
Prime Midwest GME Consortium1999

Medical School

University of Costa RicaGraduated in 1994

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Dr. Leonardo Vargas affiliated with?
Dr. Leonardo Vargas is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital.
What languages does Dr. Leonardo Vargas speak?
Dr. Leonardo Vargas speaks French and Spanish.
Does Dr. Leonardo Vargas accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Leonardo Vargas accepts on their Vitals profile.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Leonardo Vargas?
You can find contact information for Dr. Leonardo Vargas here on Vitals.
Where is Dr. Leonardo Vargas's office located?
Dr. Leonardo Vargas's office is located at 2701 Patriot Blvd, Glenview, IL, 60026.

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