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1213 Wilmette AveSuite # 2gWilmette, IL 60091
Phone+1 888-951-6471
Fax+1 888-961-6471
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Summary
- Dr. Axel Vargas is an anesthesiologist based in Wilmette, IL, with a subspecialty in pain medicine. He completed his medical education at Universidad del Norte Faculty of Medicine, followed by multiple residencies in surgery and anesthesiology across prestigious institutions, including McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University and Loyola University Medical Center. Dr. Vargas is experienced in advanced procedures such as spinal cord stimulation and percutaneous vertebroplasty. His research contributions include several publications in prominent journals. Over his career, he has received various honors, including recognition from Lufthansa German Airlines and several awards for excellence during his residency.
Education & Training
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern UniversityResidency, Anesthesiology, 1995 - 1997
Loyola University Medical CenterResidency, Anesthesiology, 1994 - 1995
Western Reserve Health Education/NEOMEDResidency, Surgery, 1993 - 1994
The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve UniversityResidency, Surgery, 1991 - 1993
Universidad del Norte Faculty of MedicineClass of 1986- Oklahoma State UniversityDiploma, 1978 - 1979
- Universidad Pontificia XaverianaDiploma, 1977 - 1978
- Military Academy of CadetsDiploma, 1971 - 1977
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 2005 - 2026
IL State Medical License 1994 - 2026
IN State Medical License 1995 - 2025
MI State Medical License 2018 - 2025
American Board of Anesthesiology Anesthesiology
North American Spine Societymember
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Medical Department Recognition Lufthansa German Airlines, 2004
- Resident of the year Award Mount Sinai Medical Center, 1992
- Excellence Award Discovery Cruise Lines, 1991
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Publications & Presentations
Abstracts/Posters
- Superoxide Dismutase (SOD) inhibition Role in post CABG surgery arrhythmiasVargas A, Department of Surgery, Case Western Reserve, Mt. Sinai Medical Center, Cleveland, OH, 1/1/1991
- One-Lung Ventilation in a Patient with Bullous EmphysemaVargas A, Department of Anesthesiology, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL
Professional Memberships
- Member
- North American Spine SocietyMember
- European Society of Regional AnesthesiaMember
- European Society of AnesthesiologyMember
- American Pain SocietyMember
- Member
- American Society of Regional AnesthesiologyMember
Other Languages
- Italian, Spanish, Russian
External Links
- River North Pain Management Consultantshttp://www.rivernorthpmc.com
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