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Daniel J. Vargo, MD

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28 4.8 out of 5 Patient Rating

Languages Spoken: English

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.

Clinical Locations

University Hospital
General Surgery, Area E

801-587-7963

Fax: (801) 581-5839

50 N Medical Dr
Salt Lake City, UT  84132
E-15

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Specialties

  • Hernia Surgery (open and laparoscopic)
  • Abdominal Wall Reconstruction Surgery
  • Robotic Surgery
  • Surgery, General

Board Certification and Academic Information

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

Patient Rating

The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey.

Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

Learn About Our Survey

Likelihood of recommending care provider

4.8/ 5

Care provider's explanation of condition/problem

4.8/ 5

Care provider's effort to include me in decisions

4.8/ 5

Wait time at clinic

4.6/ 5

Care provider's concern for questions & worries

4.8/ 5

Patient Comments

Patient comments are gathered from our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survery and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

UofU Patient November 20, 2022
University Hospital

3 out of 5 stars

I was not told to stop taking Oxycodone. I have been taking Tramadol and hope that is okay?Also, the clinic notes state that he discussed the possibility of incarceration/strangulation. He did not tell me what I need to watch for and do if that happens.

UofU Patient August 28, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

5 out of 5 stars

Very nice Dr and staff. He was thorough in explaining everything.

UofU Patient July 12, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Vargo came highly recommended. He explained everything in great detail, and answered all my questions, even the dumb ones. I feel like he didn't judge me or my situation.

UofU Patient July 11, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

5 out of 5 stars

Very impressed with Dr. Vargo's professionalism and friendliness.

UofU Patient July 11, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

2 out of 5 stars

Surgeon seemed a bit brusque, as if I had annoyed him or was wasting his time. In just about 3 minutes just said he couldn't help me and to be satisfied to live with the problem. He's certainly an authority, but he had no advice for what to do or not do to keep the problem from getting worse. This was a major concern for me but I simply felt "dismissed."

UofU Patient July 10, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

5 out of 5 stars

I'm coming all the way here fromReno, NV! So I know your better then what I have there!

UofU Patient July 03, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

5 out of 5 stars

Great experience. Felt listened to. Good explanations.

UofU Patient May 31, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Vargo is an outstanding physician.

UofU Patient May 08, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

5 out of 5 stars

The only glitch was a little gal who is learning to be a doctor told us to keep doing what we doing. That was the last thing we wanted to hear. It wasn't working! After 45 minutes she came back with Dr. Vargo and "we have decided the mesh needs to be removed." That's what we came to hear.

UofU Patient April 26, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Vargo was terrific!

UofU Patient April 19, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

4 out of 5 stars

I would have liked to have had the doctor go through the information and exam. The PA spent sufficient time with me and was good, but I would have preferred to have had the doctor.

UofU Patient January 30, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Vargo is a great doctor.

UofU Patient January 18, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

5 out of 5 stars

All good.

UofU Patient December 20, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

4 out of 5 stars

Not sure- seemed like I was encouraged to choose surgery but I was there to find out if I really have a hernia that needs surgery. I only met Dr. Varga briefly & he never examined me. Only the resident with a nurse looked at me. Now I worry that I'm going into surgery on a young resident's recommendation. I hope he doesn't plan on doing the surgery. I only want Dr. Vargo To make the decisions & do the surger

UofU Patient December 13, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Vargo was fantastic! It was the nurse practitioner that I didn't care for her attitude!!!!

UofU Patient November 23, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

5 out of 5 stars

Excellent

UofU Patient October 31, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Vargo's resident was very helpful and described everything very clearly and succinctly.

UofU Patient October 31, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Vargo not only addressed my issue in a clearly understandable way, but also educated me about exercise alternatives to prevent a flare-up.

UofU Patient September 21, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

5 out of 5 stars

Clarified my concerns and answered my questions.

UofU Patient September 13, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

5 out of 5 stars

Dr was very clear on how procedure would occur

UofU Patient August 12, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

5 out of 5 stars

We felt that we were safe

UofU Patient July 11, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

5 out of 5 stars

Very knowledgeable. Able to discuss problem and provide concise but clear recommendations.

UofU Patient June 30, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

5 out of 5 stars

very impressed with Dr. Vargo

UofU Patient May 30, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

5 out of 5 stars

Doctor is excellent! I am happy to refer others to him!

UofU Patient May 12, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

5 out of 5 stars

Both fellow and faculty were professional, pleasant and listed multiple options when appropriate

UofU Patient May 07, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
I Care providers Dr. Varga and his very talented assistant, also an MD.

UofU Patient March 01, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

5 out of 5 stars

good

UofU Patient February 13, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

1 out of 5 stars

I do not feel like I was heard. I left feeling like it was a complete waste of time and money for all.

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.

Academic Locations

Board Certification and Academic Information

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

Research Interests

  • Competency in Medical Education
  • Resident Selection for Surgery
  • Complex Abdominal Wall Defects

Education History

Diploma University of Michigan
Education
MHPE, 2019
Fellowship University of California - Davis
Surgical Critical Care
Fellow, 1999
Residency University of Wisconsin
Surgery
Resident, 1998
Internship University of Wisconsin
Surgery
Intern, 1993
Professional Medical Baylor College of Medicine
Medicine
M.D., 1992
Undergraduate University of Michigan
Chemistry
B.S., 1987

The Scope & Other Podcasts

  • Preparing Your Body for Surgery Can Make Your Recovery Faster and More Painless
  • The Evolution of Fluid Resuscitation in Trauma Patients - Daniel Vargo MD -12/14/2012
  • Surgical Education Update - Dan Vargo MD - 06/06/12
  • Video Message from Program Director
  • Leadership Elective in General Surgery
  • Rural Health Residency Program
  • General Surgery Training Philosophy
  • Residency Program Global Surgery 2013

Videos

Residency Program Global Surgery 2013

Rural Health Residency Program

Surgical Education Update - Dan Vargo MD - 06/06/12

The Evolution of Fluid Resuscitation in Trauma Patients - Daniel Vargo MD -12/14/2012

General Surgery Training Philosophy

Leadership Elective in General Surgery

Video Message from Program Director

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