HernanIVargasMDFACS
General Surgery • Fairfax, VABreast, Surgical Oncology (Other than Breast)
Director, Inova Breast Care Institute at Fair Oaks
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Office
3700 Joseph Siewick Dr
408
Fairfax, VA 22033Phone+1 703-280-5390Fax+1 703-620-0952
Summary
- Dr. Hernan Vargas is a Breast surgeon in Fairfax, VA and is affiliated with Inova Fairfax Medical Campus and Inova Fair Oaks Hospital. He received his medical degree from Cayetano Heredia University in Peru. He completed surgical training at UCLA and cancer surgery fellowships at UCLA and the National Cancer Institute. He has been in practice since 1996.
Dr Vargas has contributed to the development of new surgical techniques in breast cancer care being the author of more than 100 scientific publications and has lectured nationally and internationally, being the recipient of multiple awards for leadership, teaching and clinical excellence.
Dr. Vargas’ philosophy of care is based on establishing a covenant relationship with his patients. He strives to provide personalized care in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.
Education & Training
National Cancer InstituteFellowship, Complex General Surgical Oncology, 1994 - 1996
Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 1988 - 1993
Cayetano Heredia UniversityClass of 1986
Certifications & Licensure
VA State Medical License 2010 - 2026
CA State Medical License 1990 - 2022
DC State Medical License 2009 - 2010- American Board of Surgery Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- America's Top Doctors for Cancer Castle Connolly
- Top Doctors in Breast Surgery: Washington DC Area Washingtonian Magazine
- Top Doctors:Washington-Baltimore Washington Post
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 40 citationsImmunomodulation by imiquimod in patients with high-risk primary melanomaRupa Narayan, Hong Nguyen, Jason J. Bentow, Lauren Moy, Diana K. Lee
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology. 2012-01-01 - 4 citationsAxillary recurrence after sentinel lymph node biopsy for breast cancer.Christine Dauphine, Denis Nemtsev, David K. Rosing, Hernan I. Vargas
The American Surgeon. 2010-10-01 - 31 citationsFocused Microwave Thermotherapy for Preoperative Treatment of Invasive Breast Cancer: A Review of Clinical StudiesWilliam C. Dooley, Hernan I. Vargas, Alan J. Fenn, Mary Beth Tomaselli, Jay K. Harness
Annals of Surgical Oncology. 2010-04-01
Press Mentions
Nodal Involvement Impacts Surgical Management of Axilla in Breast CancerFebruary 18th, 2020
Virginia Cancer Specialists and the US Oncology Network Welcome Breast Surgeon Dr. Hernan VargasMarch 12th, 2018
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Other Languages
- Spanish
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