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Eric J. Vargas Valls, M.D., M.S.

  1. Gastroenterologist
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Departments

Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

EnglishSpanish

Existing patients

Dr. Vargas is a triple board certified physician specializing in gastroenterology with advanced training in complex endoscopic procedures.

Areas of clinical expertise include:

  • Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
  • Diagnostic and Therapeutic Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)
  • Bariatric Endoscopy including the Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG) and transoral outlet reduction (TORe)
  • Endoscopic mucosal resection of large/complex gastrointestinal polyps

Dr. Vargas has over a decade of experience working with metabolic and bariatric endoscopy procedures ranging from clinical trials to patient care. He is an advanced endoscopist active in clinical research involving endoscopic bariatrics, interventional EUS and ERCP procedures in collaboration with his group. Dr. Vargas is one of the few board certified obesity medicine specialists performing endoscopic bariatric procedures at Mayo Clinic. He works in close collaboration with surgeons and endocrinologists. He serves on multiple national-level society committees, has authored multiple chapters and peer reviewed publications in high impact journals within the space of endoscopic bariatrics, pancreatic necrosis, endoscopic management of gallbladder disorders and a number of benign pancreaticobiliary diseases.

  1. Bile duct injury
  2. Bile duct stone
  3. Bile duct stricture
  4. Cholangiocarcinoma
  5. Cholecystitis
  6. Esophageal stricture
  7. Esophageal varices
  8. Intestinal obstruction
  9. Obesity
  10. Pancreatic cancer
  11. Pancreatic necrosis
  12. Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor
  13. Pancreatitis
  14. Polyp
  1. Colonoscopy
  2. Endoscopic re-cellularization via electroporation therapy
  3. Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography-guided transpapillary gallbladder drainage
  4. Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty
  5. Endoscopic ultrasound
  6. Endoscopic ultrasound-guided gallbladder drainage
  7. ERCP
  8. Intragastric balloon procedure
  9. Transoral outlet reduction
  10. Upper endoscopy
  • Bariatric and Metabolic Endoscopy (TORE/ESG/POSE/Balloons)
  • Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
  • Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)
  • EUS guided therapeutic procedures
  • EUS-guided pancreaticobiliary drainage
  • EUS-guided anastomosis creation
  • Endoscopic mucosal resection of large gastrointestinal polyps
  • Management of Post Bariatric Surgery Complications
  • Obesity Management
  • Clinical Trials
  • Device Innovation
  1. 2021
    SubSpec FellowAdvanced Endoscopy (ERCP/EUS), Mayo School of Graduate Programs in Rochester
  2. 2020
    Basic Science MastersClinical and Translational Science, Programs, Mayo Graduate School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  3. 2020
    FellowGastroenterology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  4. 2018
    Clinical/Research FellowshipClinician Investigator Training Program, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  5. 2017
    ResidentInternal Medicine, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  6. 2014
    MDPenn State College of Medicine
  7. 2013
    Predoctoral Fellowship - Clinical Research National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Doris Duke Charitable Research Foundation
  8. 2009
    BS - Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Pennsylvania State University, Eberly College of Science

Certifications

  1. 2020
    GastroenterologyAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
  2. 2018
    Obesity MedicineAmerican Board of Obesity Medicine
  3. 2017
    Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine

Awards and honors

  1. 2024
    ASGE Elevate Leadership AwardeeAmerican Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  2. 2019
    AGA Forward Scholar American Gastroenterological Association
  3. 2018
    Early Career Investigator Award American Gastroenterology Association (AGA)
  4. 2012
    Doris Duke Clinical Research Fellowship Award Doris Duke Clinical Research Foundation
  5. 2012
    NIH Predoctoral Clinical Research Fellowship AwardNational Institutes of Health
  6. 2009
    Dean's ScholarshipCollege of Medicine, Pennsylvania State University
  7. 2005
    Bunton-Waller ScholarPennsylvania State University

Professional memberships

  1. 2025 - present
    MemberSociety of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons
  2. 2024 - present
    Committee MemberEndoscopy Practice Committee, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine
  3. 2024 - present
    Committee MemberDepartment of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Program Education Committee
  4. 2024 - present
    MemberEuropean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE)
  5. 2022 - present
    Committee MemberCredentialing and Privileging Committee, Gastroenterology Administrative, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
  6. 2021 - 2024
    Committee MemberEquity Inclusion and Diversity, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine
  7. 2020 - 2023
    Committee MemberEducation and Training Committee, American Gastroenterological Association
  8. 2020 - 2023
    Committee MemberAmerican Gastroenterological Association, Trainee & Early Career Committee
  9. 2018 - 2024
    Committee MemberFDA-related matters committee, American College of Gastroenterology
  10. 2017 - present
    MemberAssociation of Bariatric Endoscopy
  11. 2016 - present
    MemberAmerican Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE)
  12. 2014 - present
    MemberAmerican College of Gastroenterology (ACG)
  13. 2013 - present
    MemberAmerican Gastroenterology Association

Publications