Eric J. Vargas Valls, M.D., M.S.

Eric Javier Vargas Valls, M.D., M.S., is a gastroenterologist at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, caring for people with complex gastrointestinal and metabolic conditions in the Upper Midwest and from all around the world. Dr. Vargas specializes in advanced endoscopy and endoscopic management of obesity, with a clinical focus on therapeutic endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), and metabolic and bariatric endoscopic procedures. His practice combines precision techniques with a compassionate, team-based approach to help individuals achieve better health outcomes.

"The best care is delivered through the collective expertise of a multidisciplinary team, driven by evidence, united by empathy, centered on the needs of every patient."

Research and professional highlights

Dr. Vargas serves as Assistant Professor of Medicine at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science and is a Consultant in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. He holds board certifications in Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology, and Obesity Medicine. His academic work focuses on clinical trials, advanced endoscopic innovation, and outcomes research in metabolic and bariatric endoscopy.

He has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and book chapters on endoscopic management of obesity and complex pancreaticobiliary diseases, and serves as a reviewer for leading journals, including the American Journal of Gastroenterology and Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology.

Outside of clinical practice, Dr. Vargas enjoys strength training, hiking, cooking, and exploring new destinations while traveling.

Dr. Vargas provides advanced endoscopic care and interventions for gastrointestinal, hepatopancreatobiliary, and metabolic diseases including:

• Malignant biliary obstruction: Endoscopic diagnosis and minimally invasive management
• Benign pancreaticobiliary diseases: Advanced treatment for choledocholithiasis, acute pancreatitis, cholecystitis, and primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC)
• Weight regain after bariatric surgery: Endoscopic solutions for people seeking improved weight management outcomes
• Necrotizing pancreatitis: Minimally invasive interventions for severe pancreatic disease
• Therapeutic EUS: Expertise in endoscopic ultrasound-guided drainage and interventions
• Necrosectomy: Endoscopic removal of infected pancreatic necrosis
• EUS cystgastrostomy and EUS gallbladder drainage: Innovative procedures for managing complex fluid collections
• EUS gastroenterostomy: Creating bypass for gastric outlet obstruction
• ERCP ampullectomy and ERCP in Roux-En-Y anatomy (EDGE): Advanced pancreaticobiliary endoscopic techniques
• Metabolic and bariatric endoscopy (ESG/TORe): Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty and transoral outlet reduction