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

352 Ratings

1-5 of 83 Reviews

01/31/2026 | Verified Patient

Dr. Vargas is a wonderful physician. And I am hard to satisfy.

01/30/2026 | Verified Patient

Dr Vargas could not be more caring or accommodating as a primary care Physician. He is by far the best Doctor I and my family has ever experienced.

01/15/2026 | Verified Patient

As always I couldn't ask for better service I get from Dr. Vargas and staff. I've been going to him when he started practicing medical in this office and never had a problem.

01/15/2026 | Verified Patient

Dr Vargas has always been a very caring and thorough physician.

12/31/2025 | Verified Patient

Dr. Vargas is always patient, attentive and gives his attention to you. He never makes you feel rushed. He takes time to answer questions and give his input without pressuring you for quick decisions so he can move on to the next patient.

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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