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Summary
Dr. Rafael Duran Vargas is a thoracic surgeon who specializes in surgery of the chest and lungs. He graduated from Ponce Health Sciences University School of Medicine and brings 12 years of experience to his practice. His surgical expertise focuses on conditions affecting the thoracic cavity, including complex chest procedures.
Dr. Duran Vargas practices at multiple locations across Indiana and Ohio, including Lafayette and Indianapolis. He treats patients with lung cancer, including both non-small cell and small cell lung cancer types. His procedural skills include chest imaging techniques and cardiac rehabilitation services. Patients can find him at IU Health facilities in Lafayette and Indianapolis, as well as at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus.
Dr. Duran Vargas practices at multiple locations across Indiana and Ohio, including Lafayette and Indianapolis. He treats patients with lung cancer, including both non-small cell and small cell lung cancer types. His procedural skills include chest imaging techniques and cardiac rehabilitation services. Patients can find him at IU Health facilities in Lafayette and Indianapolis, as well as at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 12 years of experience
- Ponce Health Sciences University School Of Medicine
- 2 specialties
- 2 areas of expertise
- 9 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Rafael Emilio Duran Vargas has 9 locationsIu Health Arnett Cardiology
5177 McCarty LnLafayette, IN 47905Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Iu Health Physicians Cardiothoracic Surgery
545 Barnhill Dr Ste 215Indianapolis, IN 46202 Tel: (317) 944-7150
Mon7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tue7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wed7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thu7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Fri7:30 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital
1701 Senate BlvdIndianapolis, IN 46202 Tel: (317) 962-2000
Iu Health Physicians Cardiovascular Surgery
1801 Senate Blvd Ste 3300Indianapolis, IN 46202 Tel: (317) 962-2500
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Surgery | Vascular & Interventional Radiology | Surgery | Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
| 12 Years of Experience | 45 Years of Experience | 49 Years of Experience | 41 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks Spanish, English | Speaks English, Spanish | |
| Lafayette , IN | Lafayette , IN | Crawfordsville , IN | Lafayette , IN |
| Med School: Ponce Health Sciences University School Of Medicine | Med School: University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine | Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine | Med School: University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Rafael Emilio Duran Vargas
Medical Specialties
Dr. Rafael Emilio Duran Vargas has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Rafael Emilio Duran Vargas has the following 2 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
12 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Indiana, 2025, Expired
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Medical School
Ponce Health Sciences University School Of MedicineGraduated in 2014
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