Biographical summary
Dr. Vargas is a board certified physician specializing in gastroenterology with advanced training in complex endoscopic procedures
Areas of clinical expertise include:
- Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
- Diagnostic and Therapeutic Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)
- Bariatric Endoscopy
- Endoscopic resection of large/complex gastrointestinal polyps
Dr. Vargas is active in clinical research involving endoscopic bariatric therapies, interventional EUS and ERCP. He is interested in remote patient monitoring following endoscopic procedures and in clinical trials. He serves on multiple national-level society committees. Dr. Vargas is also passionate about leveraging technology to improve endoscopy education and personalizing obesity management
Conditions treated
Procedures performed
Interests
- Bariatric and Metabolic Endoscopy (ESG/POSE/Balloons)
- Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
- Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)
- EUS guided therapeutic procedures
- EUS-guided pancreaticobiliary drainage
- EUS-guided anastomosis creation
- Endoscopic resection of large gastrointestinal polyps
- Management of Post Bariatric Surgery Complications
- Obesity Management
- Clinical Trials
- Device Innovation
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2021
SubSpec FellowAdvanced Endoscopy (ERCP/EUS), Mayo School of Graduate Programs in Rochester
- 2020
Basic Science MastersClinical and Translational Science, Programs, Mayo Graduate School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2020
Master of ScienceClinical and Translational Science, Programs, Mayo Graduate School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2020
FellowGastroenterology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2018
Clinical/Research FellowshipClinician Investigator Training Program, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2017
ResidentInternal Medicine, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2014
MDPenn State College of Medicine
- 2013
Predoctoral Fellowship - Clinical Research National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Doris Duke Charitable Research Foundation
- 2009
BS - Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Pennsylvania State University, Eberly College of Science
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2020
GastroenterologyAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
- 2018
Obesity MedicineAmerican Board of Obesity Medicine
- 2017
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
Awards and honors
- 2024
ASGE Elevate Leadership AwardeeAmerican Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
- 2019
AGA Forward Scholar American Gastroenterological Association
- 2018
Early Career Investigator Award American Gastroenterology Association (AGA)
- 2012
Doris Duke Clinical Research Fellowship Award Doris Duke Clinical Research Foundation
- 2012
NIH Predoctoral Clinical Research Fellowship AwardNational Institutes of Health
- 2005
Bunton-Waller ScholarPennsylvania State University
Professional memberships
- 2024 - present
Committee MemberEndoscopy Practice Committee, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine
- 2024 - present
Committee MemberDepartment of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Program Education Committee
- 2021 - present
Committee MemberEquity Inclusion and Diversity, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine
- 2020 - 2023
Committee MemberEducation and Training Committee, American Gastroenterological Association
- 2020 - 2023
Committee MemberAmerican Gastroenterological Association, Trainee & Early Career Committee
- 2018 - 2024
Committee MemberFDA-related matters committee, American College of Gastroenterology
- 2017 - present
MemberAssociation of Bariatric Endoscopy
- 2016 - present
MemberAmerican Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE)
- 2014 - present
MemberAmerican College of Gastroenterology (ACG)
- 2013 - present
MemberAmerican Gastroenterology Association
Publications