Summary

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.

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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

Office Location

Dr. Manuel Vargas

16777 Medical Center DrBaton Rouge, LA 70816

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Speaks English Speaks English, Hindi Speaks Spanish, English Speaks Spanish, German, Vietnamese, English
Baton Rouge , LABaton Rouge , LABaton Rouge , LABaton 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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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Manuel Vargas

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Florida Blue: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
  • Gilsbar 360 Alliance
  • Humana
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Mutual of Omaha - Medicare
  • Peoples Health
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Manuel Vargas has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Manuel Vargas has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Heartburn
  • Immunization
  • Physical
  • Rheumatologist
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss

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 is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center Baton Rouge.
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Dr. Manuel Vargas's office is located at 16777 Medical Center Dr, Baton Rouge, LA, 70816.
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