Ricardo Vargas, MD

Ricardo Vargas, MD

Ricardo Vargas, MD

Family Medicine

May accept new patients
English, Spanish
Novant Health clinicianNovant Health clinician

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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

335 Ratings

1-5 of 83 Reviews

04/30/2026 | Verified Patient

I've been going to Dr.Vargas close to twenty years and never had a problem with him.

04/11/2026 | Verified Patient

If you had an option to put excellent, I would've picked it all the way through.

04/11/2026 | Verified Patient

Dr Vargas always listens to what the problem is and what concerns you have. Once you explain everything he thinks about the issue and asks you questions so that he knows what way to go in treatment. He always tries to have your best interest in mind to what would be the best results.

04/10/2026 | Verified Patient

Good

04/09/2026 | Verified Patient

Dr. Ricardo Vargas is great in his approach and responses!

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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