Leonardo Vargas, MD

Leonardo Vargas, MD

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Internal Medicine

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Practice Focus Areas

  • Adult Medicine
  • Aviation Medical Examiner
  • Health Education
  • Men's Health
  • Pre-Operative Evaluation
  • Preventive Medicine

Education

Medical Education:
MD, University of Costa Rica - 1994
Residency:
Ascension Illinois/St Francis Hospital - 1999

Languages Spoken

  • French
  • Spanish

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Health System Clinician, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:
Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:
Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:
Grayslake Ambulatory Surgery Center
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital
Northwestern Memorial Hospital

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5.0
5.0 

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August 30, 2023

5.0

He is through, concerned about you, attentive. He asks the right questions and gives you enough time to answer.

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August 24, 2023

5.0

Very good care. Involves you in discussion

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August 22, 2023

5.0

Dr. Vargas is the best! I have been going to him for years. He always makes you feel comfortable. He has the best bedside manner. I trust him completely!!!

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August 21, 2023

5.0

Dr. Vargas is an excellent doctor, very thorough and listens to you.

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August 17, 2023

5.0

My doctor

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August 17, 2023

5.0

Very knowledgeable. Takes time to explain. Not afraid if he feels he needs more tests or another opinion. Great bedside manner . I trust him unequivocally

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August 15, 2023

5.0

Thorough, compassionate and kind.

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August 15, 2023

5.0

Dr. Vargas is amazing! Always gives me his undivided attention. He explains things to me so I understand and answers all my questions. I would recommend Dr. Vargas with no hesitation!

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August 15, 2023

5.0

Dr. Vargas is professional, yet friendly and personable. He always answers all of my questions and he also asks many questions. I have had a number of health issues over the years and I feel Dr. Vargas always keeps these issues in mind while looking out for my best interest.

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August 11, 2023

5.0

Very through friendly. Spends the time needed with you.

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August 11, 2023

5.0

Great doctor, good listener, very helpful.

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August 10, 2023

5.0

Dr. Vargas is professional, thorough, knowledgeable and caring. He is an excellent physician.

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August 10, 2023

5.0

Excellent PCP

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August 10, 2023

5.0

He is always very prompt with the results from any testing. The above answer applies to this one too.

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August 09, 2023

5.0

Very caring, knowledgeable physician. Took time to address my acute problem.

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August 09, 2023

5.0

For me, I felt good for all his recommendation for treatment and good health.

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August 07, 2023

5.0

He is good.

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August 07, 2023

5.0

I find Dr. Vargas to be a wonderful doctor that has the best interests of his patients in mind.

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August 07, 2023

5.0

The doctor is very kind and professional

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August 05, 2023

5.0

He’s great

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August 04, 2023

5.0

He is an outstanding doctor

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August 04, 2023

5.0

He provides excellent advice and spends the time necessary to fully understand the care that is needed.

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August 03, 2023

5.0

Thorough, too thorough for my liking.

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August 02, 2023

5.0

He listens and tries to find out what is wrong.

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July 29, 2023

5.0

Many years seeing him and his father very professional and Grt service!

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July 27, 2023

5.0

Thorough, communicated well, and knowledgeable.

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July 24, 2023

5.0

Dr. Vargas is professional, easy to deal with, and an outstanding physician.

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July 24, 2023

5.0

Dr Vargas is knowledgeable and is a true doctor. Solves issues and has real answers. No guessing only good information.

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July 22, 2023

5.0

He’s cool and professional. I trust him

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July 22, 2023

5.0

He is the best 👍

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July 21, 2023

5.0

Knowdlege is expected….He is personable and takes time to explain any of his diagnoses. Never feel ‘rushed’ when in his care.

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July 18, 2023

5.0

Have for 20 years. He has always been skilled and attentive.

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July 18, 2023

5.0

Experience over time Past experiences

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July 17, 2023

5.0

Great Doctor.

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July 17, 2023

5.0

Very thoughtful very professional and talks so you can understand

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July 16, 2023

5.0

An outstanding bedside manner a caring and compassionate physician.

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July 13, 2023

5.0

A physician that but listens to the patients and work with them to heal their health issues

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July 12, 2023

5.0

Dr Vargas is quite simply a fabulous, skilled, caring, very thorough, kind, intelligent, amazing professional Doctor. Excellent observations concerning my health. Takes great care to ensure that you are directed to the best doctors available for necessary appointments outside of his expertise. I am truly blessed to have him as my health care provider. Because of his knowledge & concerns, my health could not be in better hands. His advice has been immeasurable. He is by far the very best doctor I’ve ever had …and I’m 83 years old.

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July 11, 2023

5.0

Dr Vargas is a very talented, capable, caring and knowledgeable physician! Excellent Treatment!

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July 07, 2023

5.0

He is a caring doctor!

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July 03, 2023

5.0

Great bedside manner

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July 03, 2023

5.0

Always caring, concerned about my issue. Ready to give sound advice

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July 03, 2023

5.0

It's all about the relationship between physician and patient.

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July 03, 2023

5.0

He is caring and thorough.

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July 02, 2023

5.0

Great knowledge bases, makes appropriate referrals. Can juggle and prioritize many pt. Issues. He saved my life when he had me investigate what I thought was an insignificant issue.

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July 01, 2023

5.0

He is understanding of medical situation

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June 23, 2023

5.0

Caring, and listens

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June 23, 2023

5.0

Dr. Vargas is a superb physician.

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June 22, 2023

5.0

Excellent physician who listens and will not only recommend but will educate patients to help them understand.

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June 21, 2023

5.0

Dr. Vargas is an excellent internist. He listens, offers suggestions and is very thorough.

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June 21, 2023

5.0

Dr. Vargas is very thorough and personable.

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June 21, 2023

5.0

Knowledgeable, caring

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June 19, 2023

5.0

He is a kind , genial nature as as a brilliant doctor

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June 16, 2023

5.0

Outstanding Doctor!!!!!!! Wish all physicians were as brilliant as Dr. Vargas. Outstanding ability to diagnose medical problems. Fabulous professionalism and uncanny knack for handling patients with finesse.

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June 14, 2023

5.0

His knowledge and his commitment for the care

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June 13, 2023

5.0

Took the time to know my situation

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June 13, 2023

5.0

Good doctor. Thorough patient, good listener

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June 13, 2023

5.0

Always explains everything about my health and makes sure I understand everything. I never feel rushed during my appointment

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June 12, 2023

5.0

He is a compassionate and thoughtful doctor. He has excellent communication and is thorough in his exams.

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June 07, 2023

5.0

He is very thorough and listens to your complaints and needs. He is caring to his parents.

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June 06, 2023

5.0

The men spend so much time with you ask all the questions makes you feel at ease keeps you well informed I enjoy going to see him instead of dreading it

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June 06, 2023

5.0

Almost always on time, always thorough, clean and professional.

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June 06, 2023

5.0

He listens and doesn't discharged your concerns. He gets to the bottom of what is going on. Is not afraid to go out on a limb to do test after test to find answers. Kindest doctor I ever had.

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June 06, 2023

5.0

Best doctor in northwest hospital

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June 06, 2023

5.0

We love our Doctor. Dr Vargas is thorough, knowledgeable, and always spends the most time he can with a patient. Our family will always go to Dr Vargas

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June 05, 2023

5.0

He’s a wonderful Dr.

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June 02, 2023

5.0

He listens to you and has very good communication

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May 31, 2023

5.0

Very professional. Always providing honest answers to all of your questions.

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May 31, 2023

5.0

He has the best bed side manners

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May 26, 2023

5.0

Good Doctor

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May 26, 2023

5.0

Very knowledgeable, listen to his patients, respect his patients opinions and time. He is the best doctor I have been to. [ ]

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May 25, 2023

5.0

Efficient and exactly what I needed for for annual and rx refill.

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May 23, 2023

5.0

You can’t get a better Doctor

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May 23, 2023

5.0

He is a professional who knows what he is doing.

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May 22, 2023

5.0

He is a superior physician with great advice. Patient with me and understands the mental as well as physical health.

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May 19, 2023

5.0

Very attentive to all the medical details.

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May 19, 2023

5.0

Dr Vargas is very knowledgeable and empathetic. Perfect doctor for anyone.

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May 18, 2023

5.0

Knowledgeable, pleasant demeanor

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May 17, 2023

5.0

Professional, knowledgeable, listens, answers questions, and personable

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May 16, 2023

5.0

He is a great doctor and puts his patients first.

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May 16, 2023

5.0

Dr. Vargas has been wonderful collaborating with me!

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May 14, 2023

5.0

He is thorough and competent and a nice guy

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May 10, 2023

5.0

Concerned, easy to talk to, explains details, "plan of attack" for the issue in question

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May 10, 2023

5.0

Professional and Explains everything .

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May 09, 2023

5.0

Best physician I have ever seen. Very pleasant, great bed-side manner, comprehensive and very knowledgeable.

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May 08, 2023

5.0

I love Dr. Vargas and would recommend him to anyone that needed a primary care doctor.

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May 06, 2023

5.0

I think that Dr. Vargas is an excellent internist---knowledgeable, kind, and caring.

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May 04, 2023

5.0

I like him. He listens to Me.

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May 04, 2023

5.0

Dr Vargas and his team were knowledgeable and helped me to understand my medical condition. They took time and were kind and friendly. As always they were very professional. I’m very happy with Dr Vargas and his staff.

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Leonardo Vargas, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2021.

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