Omar Vargas, MD, FACP  

Omar Vargas, MD, FACP
Department of Internal Medicine
Division of General Internal Medicine
Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine
Associate Program Director, Internal Medicine Residency

Clinic Location (for patients):
751 N. Rutledge, Suite 1700
PO Box 19648
Springfield, IL 62794-9648

Clinic Phone: (217) 545-0182
Clinic Fax: (217) 545-8534

Academic Administrative Office:
701 N. 1st Street, Room C-402
PO Box 19636
Springfield, IL 62794-9636

Academic Office Phone: (217) 545-0060
Academic Office Fax: (217) 545-7127


Degree Year Institution Area
MD 2000 National University of Colombia Medicine
Residency 2004-2006 Southern Illinois University School of Medicine Internal Medicine
Residency 2006-2007 University of Illinois - Christ Hospital Program Internal Medicine
Chief of Residents 2007-2008 University of Illinois - Christ Hospital Program  
 
Board Certifications
Internal Medicine
 
Academic Interests

Residency program innovation and education.

 
Clinical Interests

Comprehensive management of chronic illnesses; prevention of cardiovascular disease and diabetes; emphasis on preventive medicine in the primary care setting.
 
Languages

Fluent Spanish speaker