Dr. Carlos Alberto Vargas M.D.
Hospice and Palliative Care Specialist | Hospice and Palliative Medicine
1573 Highlands Rd Franklin NC, 28734Rating
2/5
About
Dr. Carlos Vargas is a hospice and palliative care specialist practicing in Franklin, NC. Dr. Vargas provides care to people who are seriously ill. As a hospice and palliative care specialist, Dr. Vargas works to relieve the pain and suffering of people who have a severe medical condition and are in a critical state. Hospice and palliative care specialists try to improve the quality of life for a person who may not have much time left to live.
Education and Training
Univ of Nc At Chapel Hill Sch of Med, Chapel Hill Nc 1996
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM- Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Provider Details
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