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Daniel J. Vargo
( out of 111 reviews )

Daniel J. Vargo, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

University of Utah Hospital

General Surgery, Area E
Salt Lake City
801-587-7963
  • Dr. Vargo's clinical practice involves basic general surgery, including gallbladder and hernia surgery. He utilizes basic and advanced techniques in performing these procedures, including minimally invasive surgery/laparoscopy and robotic surgery.

    In addition, Dr. Vargo has a specialty practice in complex abdominal wall surgery, including large incisional/ventral hernias, parastomal hernias, and fistulas to the abdominal wall. He has performed more than 500 complex abdominal wall reconstructions and is considered one of the experts in this field. He is currently working to advance the techniques of robotic surgery as they apply to complex abdominal reconstruction.

    Patient Rating

    4.9 /5
    ( out of 111 reviews )

    The patient rating score is an average of all responses on our patient experience survey. The rating averages scores for all questions about care from our providers.

    The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

    Patient Comments

    Patient comments are gathered from our patient experience survey and displayed in their entirety. For the convenience of our visitors, some patient comments have been translated from their original language into English while preserving their original meaning as accurately as possible. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

    June 15, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    As our daughter accompanied me to make sure I had a good understanding of what to expect from said my evaluation & expected surgery; and she has been in the healthcare industry said, Dr. Vargo was so nice and kind, friendly in a gentle manner, far above that of most surgeons; and I agree, his bedside manner was so good; and he answered our questions & concerns to our understanding & satisfaction. We were early for my appointment and once his nurse took my vitals he came in and spoke with us, examined me and evaluated my condition, explained the situation & why; explained what had happened, what the next steps were, the length of the surgery, the working with his Nurse/Scheduler of his availability, the timeline for recovery, & answering what my expectations might be.

    June 14, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    Caring and straight forward. Assured me my surgery could be done safely and explained where I need to be physically for this to happen.

    June 03, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    Thank you Dr. Vargo for visiting with me about my concerns and unique physical situation. We appreciate you very much.

    June 02, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    Very personable and knowledgeable.

    June 01, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    I feel confident being under Dr. Vargo's care. He listens and explains well.

    April 19, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    After my visit & consultation I'm feeling Confident being under his care along with the staff

    April 19, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    A good, kind, respectful surgeon who has a lot of experience and knowledge. He is a great doctor. May God always be in control of whatever his hands touch and continue to give him spiritual knowledge in his work. [TRANSLATED]

    April 06, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    He's very personable and easy to talk to and trust

    March 23, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    DR. D. Vargo is a very kindhearted gentle man who always helps me the best that he can NO matter what terrible problems I have whenever I walk into his office thank you DR. Vargo for everything that you always do to try and help me with my LAME DUCK medical issues, that I'm very sorry that I keep having Sincerely [NAME REMOVED].

  • Dr. Vargo's clinical practice involves basic general surgery, including gallbladder and hernia surgery. He utilizes basic and advanced techniques in performing these procedures, including minimally invasive surgery/laparoscopy and robotic surgery.

    In addition, Dr. Vargo has a specialty practice in complex abdominal wall surgery, including large incisional/ventral hernias, parastomal hernias, and fistulas to the abdominal wall. He has performed more than 500 complex abdominal wall reconstructions and is considered one of the experts in this field. He is currently working to advance the techniques of robotic surgery as they apply to complex abdominal reconstruction.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Surgery -Professor (Clinical)
    Academic Divisions General Surgery

    Education history

    Diploma Education - University of Michigan MHPE
    Fellowship Surgical Critical Care - University of California - Davis Fellow
    Residency Surgery - University of Wisconsin Resident
    Internship Surgery - University of Wisconsin Intern
    Professional Medical Medicine - Baylor College of Medicine M.D.
    Undergraduate Chemistry - University of Michigan B.S.