Ricardo Vargas, MD

Ricardo Vargas, MD

Ricardo Vargas, MD

Family Medicine

May accept new patients
English, Spanish
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About

Ricardo Vargas, MD, says that ever since a magical Christmas in Puerto Rico as a boy when he received a doctor's kit under the tree, he has known he wanted to be a physician. That belief was strengthened during medical school, when he recognized he had a gift of empathizing with those who are sick or hurting. Today, Dr. Vargas makes a point to practice the Golden Rule with the patients and families he serves and to treat everyone like family. He enjoys travel, sports, medical missionary work and...

What I treat

  • Specialties: Family Medicine

Board certifications

  • Family Medicine

Years of experience

20+ years of experience

Education

  • Healthcare Education: University Of Medicine & Dentistry Of New Jersey (1996)
  • Internship: NorthEast Medical Center (1997)
  • Residency: NorthEast Medical Center (1999)

Personal

  • Languages: English, Spanish
  • Gender: Male

Reviews

Likelihood of recommending this provider

5

344 Ratings

1-5 of 86 Reviews

05/30/2026 | Verified Patient

I would highly recommend the Locust clinic, Attentive, meticulous, and respectful.

05/28/2026 | Verified Patient

Dr Vargas is such a great Dr. He has been so good to us! We really appreciate him!

05/22/2026 | Verified Patient

Dr Vargas could not be a better provider. He always shows the highest regard for every visit. He makes me feel like I am his only patient. Such a caring Dr.

05/22/2026 | Verified Patient

Dr. Vargas is the best. He really cares and shows outstanding customer service. He's intelligent but explains everything in a way that's easy to understand. I appreciate the time and effort he puts into my health. Whit

05/22/2026 | Verified Patient

Addressed a previous concern and agreed it needed medication now.

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Locations

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Novant Health Lakeside Primary Care - Locust
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Wheelchair accessible

236 Market Street, Suite 110

Locust, NC 28097

704-384-9590

Fax: (704) 384-9591