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Daniel J. Vargo
( out of 106 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 106 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.

    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].

    March 10, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    He is easy to talk to

    February 23, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    Dr. Vargo's communications with me: Clear, concise, and crisp. He is very patient to listen, understand, and respond to my questions in an understandable English.

    February 17, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    DR. D Vargo is a very good and kindhearted man who always help me in every possible way that he can thank you DR Vargo I am truly very humbly grateful for everything you always do to try and help me with my medical problem's

    February 02, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    Dr Vargo really knows how to care for me in all ways. He has been very kind and knowledgeable from the very first time I met him Thank you so much Dr Vargo.

    February 02, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    DR Vargo is always very kind to me and he helps me a lot thank you

    January 19, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    "Professor" DR. D.J. Vargo is without any doubt the very best in his field of surgery, and I thank you for all that you have ever done for me, AD.

    January 19, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    From the first time I met Dr Vargo I felt very at ease and knew I was in good care. I appreciated the times he would explained procedures to me so I could understand them. He is very kind and patient as well. From the first meeting he was positive he could help even though there were some issues in the way. Thank you sooo very much!!

    January 05, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    Dr Vargos was very professional. He treated me with upmost respect, and diagnosed issues concerning my health, and treated me as a human being. I applaud him. Thank you for your care.

  • 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.