Ricardo Vargas, MD

Family Medicine

May accept new patients

English, Spanish

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Novant Health Lakeside Primary Care - Locust

236 Market Street, Locust, NC 28097

(704) 384-9590

24 miles away

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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

399 Ratings

Provider concern for questions or worries5

Provider efforts to include you in decisions4.9

Provider explanation of problem or condition4.9

Provider discussed proposed treatments4.9

1-5 of 101 Reviews

11/28/2025 | Verified Patient

Dr. Vargas is a wonderful Droctor!

11/23/2025 | Verified Patient

Dr . Vargas is best provider!!! He is always professional and is very knowledgeable, compassionate, and caring!!!!

11/21/2025 | Verified Patient

Based on my experience of being a patient of Dr. Vargas for more than 12 years, I am confident to say he is one of the few care providers that truly cares about his patients. He takes time to listen and shows genuine concern about my well-being. His staff is friendly and professional.

11/21/2025 | Verified Patient

Good

11/21/2025 | Verified Patient

I had new issues which were addressed in depth. Very satisfied with concern shown in helping me!!

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Locations

Novant Health Lakeside Primary Care - Locust

Wheelchair accessible

236 Market Street, Suite 110

Locust, NC 28097

704-384-9590

Fax: (704) 384-9591