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Dr. Sara O. Vargas, MD

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Specializes in: Genetics and Pediatric Pathology

University of Vermont College of Medicine

Professional interests include: lung issues, genetic issues, interstitial lung disease

300 Longwood Avenue
Boston, MA 02115

(617) 355-6000

Dr. Sara O. Vargas, MD is a genetics specialist in Boston, MA specializing in genetics and pediatric pathology. She graduated from University of Vermont College of Medicine. Dr. Sara O. Vargas, MD is affiliated with Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Boston Children's Hospital.

Office Locations

300 Longwood Avenue
Boston, MA 02115

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450 Brookline Avenue
Boston, MA 02215

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Some issues Dr. Sara O. Vargas, MD can help you with:

Lung Issues

Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.

Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.

Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.

Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sara O. Vargas, MD treated as a genetics specialist in Boston, MA during 2012 were lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sara O. Vargas, MD for Medicare patients.

lab tests	42

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sara O. Vargas, MD treated as a genetics specialist in Boston, MA during 2014 were lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sara O. Vargas, MD for Medicare patients.

lab tests	43

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara O. Vargas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	13
Female	16

**Age**
From 65 to 74	13
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara O. Vargas, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	48
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	45
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara O. Vargas, MD in 2015

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	48
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara O. Vargas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	17
Female	12

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara O. Vargas, MD in 2016

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	69
Asthma	41
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	41
Diabetes	45
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sara O. Vargas, MD treated as a genetics specialist in Boston, MA during 2017 were lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sara O. Vargas, MD for Medicare patients.

lab tests	73

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara O. Vargas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	17
Female	14

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara O. Vargas, MD in 2017

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	61
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	52
Diabetes	52
Dementia	39
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sara O. Vargas, MD treated as a genetics specialist in Boston, MA during 2018 were lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sara O. Vargas, MD for Medicare patients.

lab tests	59

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara O. Vargas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	14
Female	23

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara O. Vargas, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	68
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	54
Diabetes	51
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara O. Vargas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	13
Female	24

**Age**
From 65 to 74	18
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara O. Vargas, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	70
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	57
Diabetes	59
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sara O. Vargas, MD treated as a genetics specialist in Boston, MA during 2020 were lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sara O. Vargas, MD for Medicare patients.

lab tests	34

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara O. Vargas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	25
Female	13

**Age**
From 65 to 74	21
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara O. Vargas, MD in 2020

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	47
Diabetes	50
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sara O. Vargas, MD treated as a genetics specialist in Boston, MA during 2021 were lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sara O. Vargas, MD for Medicare patients.

lab tests	56

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara O. Vargas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	21
Female	20

**Age**
From 65 to 74	19
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara O. Vargas, MD in 2021

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	59
Diabetes	54
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara O. Vargas, MD in 2022

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sara O. Vargas, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Sara O. Vargas, MD treated as a genetics specialist in Boston, MA were lab tests.

lab tests	51

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara O. Vargas, MD.

**Gender**
Female	12
Male	12

**Age**
85 and over	0
75 to 84	0
Less than 65	5
65 to 74	7

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara O. Vargas, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sara O. Vargas, MD treated were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	4
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	35
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Dementia	3
Cancer	0

Education & Training

Dr. Sara O. Vargas, MD graduated from University of Vermont College of Medicine. She completed residency at Brigham and Women's Hospital. She is certified by the Certifications: American Board of Pathology (Anatomic Clinical Pathology) and has a state license in Massachusetts.

Medical School: University of Vermont College of Medicine

Residency: Brigham and Women's Hospital

Board Certification: Certifications: American Board of Pathology (Anatomic Clinical Pathology)

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Sara O. Vargas, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Boston Children's Hospital

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Biography

Dr. Sara Vargas' areas of specialization are pediatric pathology and genetics. Dr. Vargas has a special interest in genetic issues and interstitial lung disease. Her professional affiliations include Boston Children's Hospital and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. After attending the University of Vermont College of Medicine for medical school, she completed her residency training at Brigham and Women's Hospital.