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Daniel J. Vargo
( out of 55 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 55 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

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    Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

    October 19, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    He made me feel comfortable.

    October 13, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    DR. Daniel J Vargo is top in his field and his reputation for his and expertise in his field of knowledge is outstanding throughout the medical community and within a lot of other non-medical related communities in this state and in many other states, and I very humbly thank you for all of your kindhearted help. Sincerely [NAME REMOVED]

    October 12, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr Vargo was very professional but very kind and reassuring.

    October 07, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    He made me feel confident he would do a good job of repairing my hernia so I would not have a reoccurrence in the future.

    September 08, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    DR. Vargo is AN. outstanding professional in his field of expertise and his reputation says it all, and I have been extremely fortunate to have been operated on by this DR. and his team who are in the top of the field thank you sincerely Aart D.

    September 08, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr. Vargo is the pillar of his field. Very compassionate. He explains your health issues and his plan to mitigate them so you can understand. He involves you in the plan. He's the best of the best!

    September 03, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr. Vargo was amazing, kind, explained things well and answered questions. Left feeling comfortable about the surgery. Tammy

    July 14, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    DR. Vargo is a true knowledgeable expert in his field of expertise, and I should never have taken my medical needs to a place that was closer to my home and the U of U hospital, and its clinics are a lot further and out of my way to travel to but very well worth the time and effort to go there given their advanced medical practices. sincerely [NAME REMOVED].

    July 13, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    I feel like Dr Vargo is a great surgeon; however I felt somewhat uncomfortable during the follow up appointment. I am happy my care with him has concluded. If I needed him as a doctor for additional care I would seek another physician.

  • 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 -Primary
    Academic Divisions General Surgery

    Education history

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