Dr. Jorge H Vargas M.D.
Gastroenterologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Gastroenterology
10833 Le Conte Ave 12-383 Mdcc Los Angeles CA, 90095About
Dr. Jorge Vargas is a pediatric gastroenterologist practicing in Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Vargas specializes in digestive system, liver or nutritional problems in children from the newborn period to their teens. Conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, lactose intolerance, chronic constipation or obesity can all be treated by a pediatric gastroenterologist.
Education and Training
Colegio Mayor De Nuestra Senora Del Rosario MD
Greater College Of Our Lady Of The Rosary 1972
Our Lady of the Rosary University
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Late-onset bacteremia in uncomplicated pediatric liver-transplant recipients after a febrile episode.
- Induction of remission in a child with autoimmune enteropathy using mycophenolate mofetil.
- Long-term parenteral nutritional support and intestinal adaptation in children with short bowel syndrome: a 25-year experience.
- Resolution of hypophosphatemia is associated with recovery of hepatic function in children with fulminant hepatic failure.
- Postinfectious gastroparesis: a case series of three adolescent females.
- Short bowel syndrome/intestinal failure.
- Vitamin D deficiency in children with intestinal failure receiving home parenteral nutrition.
Awards
- Southern California Super Doctors 2010-2012
- Southern California Super Doctors 2008 2009
- Los Angeles Super Doctors 2007
Fellowships
- Pediatrics, UCLA School of Medicine 1983
- Gastroenterology, UCLA School of Medicine 1982
- Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Faculte de Medecine Saint-Antoine 1979
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