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Summary
Dr. Manuel Vargas is a rheumatologist who specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the joints, muscles, and connective tissues. He earned his medical degree from Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara and completed his residency at Brooklyn Hospital Center in 2016. Dr. Vargas furthered his training with a fellowship at LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans/LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans, completing his specialized rheumatology training in 2018. With 16 years of experience in medicine, he provides care in English.
Dr. Vargas practices at Ochsner Medical Center Baton Rouge in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. His expertise includes treating back pain during pregnancy and managing back pain in children and teens. He also addresses flank pain conditions that can affect patients of various ages. His treatment approach incorporates physical therapy and strength training to help patients regain mobility and function. Dr. Vargas utilizes manual therapy techniques as part of …comprehensive care plans designed to reduce pain and improve quality of life.
Read More Read less Dr. Vargas practices at Ochsner Medical Center Baton Rouge in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. His expertise includes treating back pain during pregnancy and managing back pain in children and teens. He also addresses flank pain conditions that can affect patients of various ages. His treatment approach incorporates physical therapy and strength training to help patients regain mobility and function. Dr. Vargas utilizes manual therapy techniques as part of …comprehensive care plans designed to reduce pain and improve quality of life.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 16 years of experience
- 19 insurance plans accepted
- speaks Spanish, English
- Brooklyn Hospital Center
- 2 specialties
- 7 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 5 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Manuel Vargas has 5 locationsOchsner Medical Complex The Grove
10310 The Grove BlvdBaton Rouge, LA 70836 Tel: (225) 761-5479
Mon8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sat8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Sun9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Ochsner Health Center Oneal
16777 Medical Center DrBaton Rouge, LA 70816 Tel: (225) 761-5200
Mon7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tue7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wed7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thu7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Fri7:00 am - 6:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Ochsner Health Center Prairieville
16220 AIRLINE HWY STE APRAIRIEVILLE, LA 70769 Tel: (225) 744-1111
Mon7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tue7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wed7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thu7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Fri7:00 am - 6:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Rheumatology | Internal Medicine | Family Medicine | Anesthesiology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
| 16 Years of Experience | 19 Years of Experience | 13 Years of Experience | 9 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks Spanish, English | |||
| Baton Rouge , LA | Baton Rouge , LA | Baton Rouge , LA | Alexandria , LA |
| Med School: Universidad Autonoma De Santo Domingo Facultad De Ciencias De La Salud | Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans | Med School: Ross University School Of Medicine | Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Manuel Vargas
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
Dr. Manuel Vargas holds an expired medical license in the state of Louisiana.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Louisiana that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Brooklyn Hospital Center.
Medical School
Graduated from Universidad Autonoma De Santo Domingo Facultad De Ciencias De La Salud in 2010.
NPI Number
Dr. Vargas' NPI number is 1366838948.
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- Dr. Manuel Vargas speaks Spanish and English.
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- Dr. Manuel Vargas is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center Baton Rouge.
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