Gabriela M. Vargas, MD, MS, FACS, FASCRS

Gabriela Vargas, MD, MS, FACS, FASCRS, is a double board-certified surgeon specializing in colon and rectal surgery. Dr. Vargas treats the full spectrum of colon and rectal diseases and has expertise in advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgery. Her special interests include the treatment of colon and rectal cancer and pelvic floor disorders.

Away from work, Dr. Vargas enjoys spending time with her husband, daughter, two dogs and cat. They enjoy many of the outdoor opportunities in the Pacific Northwest. She also enjoys traveling, discovering new cuisines, reading, podcasts and watching true crime shows.

The conditions Dr. Vargas treats include:

• Anorectal conditions such as hemorrhoids, fissures, fistulas, perirectal / perianal abscesses
• Colon and rectal cancer
• Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis
• Diverticulitis
• Colon polyps
• Rectal prolapse

My approach to care centers on empowering patients to be active participants in their medical care. I do this by sharing my knowledge and expertise, learning about the patient's individual circumstances, and creating an individualized treatment plan that is appropriate and safe.