Leonardo Vargas, MD

Leonardo Vargas, MD

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Practice Focus Areas

  • Adult Medicine
  • Aviation Medical Examiner
  • Health Education
  • Men's Health
  • Pre-Operative Evaluation
  • Preventive Medicine

Education

Medical Education:
MD, University of Costa Rica - 1994
Residency:
Ascension Illinois/St Francis Hospital - 1999

Languages Spoken

  • French
  • Spanish

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Clinical Assistant Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:
Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:
Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:
Grayslake Ambulatory Surgery Center
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital
Northwestern Memorial Hospital

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5.0
5.0 

1594 Ratings

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April 26, 2024

5.0

Dr Vargas is an amazing doctor. I have been his patient for years. He is very knowledgeable

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April 26, 2024

5.0

awesome doctor answers all questions

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April 24, 2024

5.0

He is a very thorough Doctor

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April 21, 2024

5.0

Very kind, patient and thorough

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April 20, 2024

5.0

Dr. Vargas is an excellent provider. He is very caring and wants to help patients improve overall health. He is excellent at bringing in specialists as needed and coordinating this care. I give him my highest recommendation

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April 19, 2024

5.0

He is the most caring person I ever had

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April 19, 2024

5.0

Great expertise.

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April 19, 2024

5.0

My Dr took time to addresss my [ ] and assess my current lifestyle as it pertains to my health

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April 18, 2024

5.0

Always takes his time with me, never rushes. Makes sure I understand everything that’s going on with my health. Goes over every detail

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April 16, 2024

5.0

I am confident in Dr. Vargas' skill to care for my health

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April 16, 2024

5.0

He’s a very knowledgeable doctor with a wide spectrum of expertise. Very organized and great follow up. A wonderful man who radiates goodness and feels like a family member.

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April 15, 2024

5.0

Dr Vargas is thorough and determined to keep me healthy. He is the best!

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April 12, 2024

5.0

Very good doctor

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April 11, 2024

5.0

Good doctor

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April 10, 2024

5.0

Dr. Vargas is a wonderful doctor and I would not trade him for all the world.

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April 10, 2024

5.0

Great service

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April 09, 2024

5.0

He is thorough, careful, and fully engaged.

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April 04, 2024

5.0

He listens and you feel like he knows you personally and professionally

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April 02, 2024

5.0

He’s been my doctor for years, and his father before that.

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April 01, 2024

5.0

The doctor is respectful, always concern about his patients. He is knowledgeable, kind, takes his time

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March 28, 2024

5.0

Excellent Doctor

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March 27, 2024

5.0

He takes the time to listen to his patients. I am reluctant to trust most physicians; however, Dr. Vargas has been a trusted ally in my medical care.

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March 27, 2024

5.0

Dr. Vargas is an exceptionally well informed physician explanation and questioning are second to none when it comes to my medical care it helps immensely that he has a wonderful sense of humor. His Bedside manner is wonderful.

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March 27, 2024

5.0

He is a wonderful doctor who cares about his patients.

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March 26, 2024

5.0

Outstanding, knowledgeable, personable physician.

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March 24, 2024

5.0

Super care and thorough, etc

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March 21, 2024

5.0

He is stable, kind and professional and he is personable and has been consistent in high level care

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March 20, 2024

5.0

Very good 👍

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March 19, 2024

5.0

Friendly

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March 18, 2024

5.0

Dr. Vargas is very knowledgeable and always takes time with us during our visit

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March 16, 2024

5.0

Dr. Vargas is outstanding!

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March 16, 2024

5.0

Showa sincere interest in patient and tries to help

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March 15, 2024

5.0

Always helpful and knowledgeable

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March 14, 2024

5.0

Dr Vargas is so personable, humorous and very knowledgeable.

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March 14, 2024

5.0

very detail minded

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March 14, 2024

5.0

We tell everyone about this wonderful Doctor!

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March 13, 2024

5.0

Dr. Vargas and his staff are amazing.

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March 12, 2024

5.0

very good with people

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March 11, 2024

5.0

Excellent doctor takes his time with his patients and explains everything

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March 09, 2024

5.0

I like him

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March 08, 2024

5.0

He speaks my language and is always very friendly

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March 08, 2024

5.0

He is very thorough, with a great bedside manner. He makes you feel comfortable.

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March 05, 2024

5.0

Spends as much time as I need, answers all questions

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March 05, 2024

5.0

Dr Vargas takes his time to understand the patient. He is thorough and never rushes.

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March 04, 2024

5.0

Very good in all

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March 04, 2024

5.0

Besides being a great professional, Dr. Vargas shows kindness and compassion to his patients.

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March 04, 2024

5.0

Good normal people !

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March 01, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable and speaks normal medical language

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February 29, 2024

5.0

Readily available, caring, and helpful

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February 29, 2024

5.0

Dr. Vargas is a very good listener. He really cares for my health and I like the fact that he is very proactive in his approach for maintaining my good health.

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February 29, 2024

5.0

Dr. Vargas

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February 28, 2024

5.0

I have seen him for years, my whole family sees him. Smart, trustworthy, devoted to his patients.

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February 26, 2024

5.0

He’s very understanding, doesn’t rush and answers all my questions.

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February 25, 2024

5.0

He really cares about his patients, he's enthusiastic about his job and he's proactive.

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February 20, 2024

5.0

I would give dr vargas a score of 100

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February 20, 2024

5.0

He is a master of his craft.

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February 15, 2024

5.0

he is an excellent physician, so knowledgeable. He is very thorough while at the same time keeping things friendly. He makes me not mind going to the doctor.

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February 15, 2024

5.0

Very accurate 👌

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February 14, 2024

5.0

He takes time with the patient to help them with their health issues

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February 13, 2024

5.0

Knowledge, experience personal relations

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February 09, 2024

5.0

First time meeting Dr. Vargas. Great bedside manner. Excellent clinician. Feel very confident in his care.

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February 06, 2024

5.0

Dr is very thorough and answers all my questions. He is very knowledgeable

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February 06, 2024

5.0

Listen to his patients and provide outstanding care

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February 05, 2024

5.0

Dr. Vargas is a thoughtful physician who cares about his patients.

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February 03, 2024

5.0

Dr. Vargas is a leader with ethical and clear guidance. He cares.

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February 02, 2024

5.0

I love Dr Vargas. He is very patient, kind, caring and intelligent.

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February 01, 2024

5.0

Doctor Leonardo Vargas the best doctor!

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February 01, 2024

5.0

I have never had a doctor as amazing as he is. Intelligent, humorous, great with patients, firm in recommendations, fantastic at follow up and a safe and healthy environment for patients. He is the best.

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February 01, 2024

5.0

Very good doctor and clarified all my doubts

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January 31, 2024

5.0

He is a great professional

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January 30, 2024

5.0

Very knowledgeable and a good listener

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January 30, 2024

5.0

He cares

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January 29, 2024

5.0

Professional and Caring

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January 29, 2024

5.0

The man is the best doctor I’ve ever seen in my 60 years of life he’s so thorough he does not rush you. He asked more than enough questions about all aspects of your health and thoroughly explains them so you can understand them. I would not think of going to any other doctor . He was recommended to me by a friend from work would been her family doctor, his whole life, and he was just how he described him to be.

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January 26, 2024

5.0

Excellent care - knowledge & bed side manner.

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January 26, 2024

5.0

Perfect example of caring, professional and personable Doctor.

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January 26, 2024

5.0

He is an exceptional doctor.

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January 26, 2024

5.0

Knows his stuff and very pleasant to work with

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January 22, 2024

5.0

Doctor Vargas is the what any Dr should be. Listens. Present. Professional

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January 18, 2024

5.0

Dr Vargas is a doctor who listens, analyzes any issue with his patient and helps solve any problem the patient may have.

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January 17, 2024

5.0

He is consistently a good listener, thorough In explanation, and very aware of your emotions. Wish you could clone him in other medical disciplines.

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January 17, 2024

5.0

Leonardo Vargas is my Doktor for at list for 25 years!

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January 16, 2024

5.0

I don’t want to recommend Dr Vargas because I want him all to myself. He is an excellent doctor!

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January 16, 2024

5.0

Dr. Vargas is attentive and concerned with my issues and never hurries during my visits.

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January 16, 2024

5.0

Great care

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January 16, 2024

5.0

Professional and Caring

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January 13, 2024

5.0

Dr. Vargas is helpful, proactive and human. I really appreciate having him as my doc. What I see is how efficiently he moves from room to room, and everyone likes him. The assistants were so nice and professional.

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January 11, 2024

5.0

Dr. Vargas is very knowledgeable, never makes you feel rushed, and takes time to answer all questions.

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January 10, 2024

5.0

He takes his time and also listens to you and personable and maintains his relationship and professional

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January 10, 2024

5.0

He is always right. He is professional yet friendly.

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January 09, 2024

5.0

He’s the best.

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January 08, 2024

5.0

Great doctor with clear medical explanations.

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January 08, 2024

5.0

Dr Vargas is the most knowledgeable and most caring doctor I have ever had! He is thorough in everything he does, how he explains things, what his thought process is, what steps need to be done, etc to keep me healthy and active! All of my family sees him, and he is loved and respected by all! He goes above and beyond if anything is urgent and even hops on a telehealth call when he is not feeling well himself! He is dedicated and he is kind; he has a positive demeanor, and cares about each patient as if we are the only ones he has! I am so thankful

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January 05, 2024

5.0

Him is a good doctor the problem is the system

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January 02, 2024

5.0

Very easy to discus my care plan and issues

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December 29, 2023

5.0

Dr Vargas actually listens to concerns, symptoms, and goes beyond just the surface to actually figure out solutions. He is one in 1 million!

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December 28, 2023

5.0

If you know how to do your job professionally.

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December 20, 2023

5.0

When you have faith in a person everything turns out well and I have faith in Dr. L Vargas and I know that I am in good hands.

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December 19, 2023

5.0

Excellence

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December 19, 2023

5.0

Took the time to examine me. Talk to me. And mostly didn’t make me feel like a moron for asking what were probably basic questions

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Leonardo Vargas, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2023.

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