Dr. Stephen Vara, MD | Port Charlotte, FL | Hematology

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Dr. Stephen Vara is a medical doctor who specializes in hematology and oncology, focusing on blood disorders and cancer care. He holds board certification in internal medicine from the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Vara communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Vara is affiliated with Marian Regional Medical Center and practices at Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute locations in Port Charlotte and North Port, Florida. He treats patients with conditions such as iron deficiency anemia, lung cancer, and non-small cell lung cancer. His expertise includes performing complete blood counts, white blood cell differentials, and general blood testing. Patients rate Dr. Vara 4.5 out of 5 stars on average.

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accepting new patients
4.5

8 Ratings
54 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
6 written reviews
2 specialties
13 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
2 office locations
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I had the pleasure of being treated by Dr Vara for my cancer. His compassion for his patients is incredible and his knowledge is unsurpassed! I recently went to make my follow up appointment only to discover he is no longer there. I’m saddened that I couldn’t tell him just how much I appreciate all he did for me. If he is your oncologist he will go above and beyond for you. Grateful forever! Carla

August 12th, 2019

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Dr. Vara is extremely smart, knowledgeable, companionate and friendly with a lovely sense of humor. He treated my husband for about one year, guiding us through a surgery and treatment only to leave our local cancer center. Since his absence, the level of care my husband receives has gone drastically down hill. I'm not sure where Dr. Vara relocated to, but if he's in your area, you're reading this and you are looking for a great oncologist, I highly recommend him.

August 7th, 2019

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Dr. Vara is extremely smart, knowledgeable, companionate and friendly with a lovely sense of humor. He treated my husband for about one year, guiding us through a surgery and treatment only to leave our local cancer center. Since his absence, the level of care my husband receives has gone drastically down hill. I'm not sure where Dr. Vara relocated to, but if he's in your area, you're reading this and you are looking for a great oncologist, I highly recommend him.

August 7th, 2019

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Dr. Vara is extremely smart, knowledgeable, companionate and friendly with a lovely sense of humor. He treated my husband for about one year, guiding us through a surgery and treatment only to leave our local cancer center. Since his absence, the level of care my husband receives has gone drastically down hill. I'm not sure where Dr. Vara relocated to, but if he's in your area, you're reading this and you are looking for a great oncologist, I highly recommend him.

August 7th, 2019

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Dr. Vara is extremely smart, knowledgeable, companionate and friendly with a lovely sense of humor. He treated my husband for about one year, guiding us through a surgery and treatment only to leave our local cancer center. Since his absence, the level of care my husband receives has gone drastically down hill. I'm not sure where Dr. Vara relocated to, but if he's in your area, you're reading this and you are looking for a great oncologist, I highly recommend him.

August 7th, 2019

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Dr. Vara has been treating me for just over a year. I feel as if I could not have found a better oncologist, either technically (as he seems up to date on every issue that comes up) or on a personal level (he is warm, and with a sense of humor).

October 13th, 2017

Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute

22395 Edgewater DrPort Charlotte, FL 33980

Tel: (941) 766-7222

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute

1390 Grand Venture DrNorth Port, FL 34286

Tel: (941) 257-2280

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Dr. Stephen Vara, MD	Dr. Douglas Dewayn Heldreth, MD	Dr. Paul Nicholas Chomiak, MD	Dr. Blessy Mathew Jacob, MD
Hematology	Oncology	Oncology	Oncology
Accepts New Patients		Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.5 (8 Ratings)	3.8 (22 Ratings)	4.4 (17 Ratings)	5 (1 Rating)
	41 Years of Experience	37 Years of Experience	17 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	Speaks English
Port Charlotte , FL	Naples , FL	Sarasota , FL	Englewood , FL
	Med School: West Virginia University School Of Medicine	Med School: Loyola University Of Chicago Stritch School Of Medicine	Med School: University Of South Florida Health Morsani College Of Medicine
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BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Internal Medicine

Internal medicine

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Where is Dr. Stephen Vara's office located?: Dr. Stephen Vara's office is located at 22395 Edgewater Dr, Port Charlotte, FL, 33980.
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