DepartmentsGastroenterology and HepatologyLocationRochester, MinnesotaLanguagesEnglishSpanishExisting patientsSend a secure message via patient portal Biographical summaryDr. 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 treatedBile duct injuryBile duct stoneBile duct strictureCholangiocarcinomaCholecystitisEsophageal strictureEsophageal varicesIntestinal obstructionObesityPancreatitisPolyp Procedures performedColonoscopyEndoscopic GI leak procedureEndoscopic mucosal resectionEndoscopic sleeve gastroplastyEndoscopic ultrasoundERCPIntragastric balloon procedureUpper endoscopy InterestsBariatric and Metabolic Endoscopy (ESG/POSE/Balloons)Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)EUS guided therapeutic proceduresEUS-guided pancreaticobiliary drainageEUS-guided anastomosis creationEndoscopic resection of large gastrointestinal polypsManagement of Post Bariatric Surgery ComplicationsObesity ManagementClinical TrialsDevice Innovation Mayo Clinic locations Rochester, Minnesota Driving directions More info Billing & insurance Accessibility services Education2021SubSpec FellowAdvanced Endoscopy (ERCP/EUS), Mayo School of Graduate Programs in Rochester2020Basic Science MastersClinical and Translational Science, Programs, Mayo Graduate School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine2020FellowGastroenterology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine2018Clinical/Research FellowshipClinician Investigator Training Program, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine2017ResidentInternal Medicine, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine2014MDPenn State College of Medicine2013Predoctoral Fellowship - Clinical Research National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Doris Duke Charitable Research Foundation2009BS - Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Pennsylvania State University, Eberly College of Science Show more education Activities and honorsCertifications2020GastroenterologyAmerican Board of Internal Medicine2018Obesity MedicineAmerican Board of Obesity Medicine2017Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineShow more certificationsAwards and honors2024ASGE Elevate Leadership AwardeeAmerican Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy2019AGA Forward Scholar American Gastroenterological Association2018Early Career Investigator Award American Gastroenterology Association (AGA)2012Doris Duke Clinical Research Fellowship Award Doris Duke Clinical Research Foundation2012NIH Predoctoral Clinical Research Fellowship AwardNational Institutes of Health2005Bunton-Waller ScholarPennsylvania State UniversityShow more awards and honorsProfessional memberships2024 - presentCommittee MemberEndoscopy Practice Committee, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine2024 - presentCommittee MemberDepartment of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Program Education Committee2022 - presentCommittee MemberCredentialing and Privileging Committee, Gastroenterology Administrative, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology2021 - 2024Committee MemberEquity Inclusion and Diversity, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine2020 - 2023Committee MemberEducation and Training Committee, American Gastroenterological Association2020 - 2023Committee MemberAmerican Gastroenterological Association, Trainee & Early Career Committee2018 - 2024Committee MemberFDA-related matters committee, American College of Gastroenterology2017 - presentMemberAssociation of Bariatric Endoscopy2016 - presentMemberAmerican Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE)2014 - presentMemberAmerican College of Gastroenterology (ACG)2013 - presentMemberAmerican Gastroenterology AssociationShow more professional membershipsPublicationsSee my publications Biographical summaryConditions treatedProcedures performedInterestsMayo Clinic locationsEducationActivities and honors Request an appointment PST-20518132 Doctors & Medical Staff Vargas Valls, Eric J. M.D., M.S.