Luis F. Tapias Vargas, M.D.

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Luis F. Tapias Vargas, M.D., is a Mayo Clinic thoracic surgeon specializing in thoracic oncology and minimally invasive, robotic surgery for complex chest conditions. He provides advanced care for lung and esophageal cancer, mediastinal tumors, airway disease, and achalasia, using robotic and minimally invasive techniques to improve safety, recovery, and long-term outcomes. Dr. Tapias Vargas also treats GERD, hiatal hernias, esophageal diverticula, and hyperhidrosis with patient-specific surgical approaches. Known for clear communication and compassionate care, he is actively involved in research on outcomes and survivorship in lung and esophageal cancer, including advanced robotic esophagectomy.



Services:
Esophageal reconstruction, Esophagectomy, Heller myotomy, Hyperhidrosis surgery, Lung volume reduction surgery, Minimally invasive esophagectomy, Minimally invasive surgery, Minimally invasive thymectomy, Robotic surgery, Segmentectomy, Thymectomy, VATS, VATS lobectomy, Video mediastinoscopy, Bleb resection, Bronchoscopy, Carinal resection, Chest reconstruction, Chest surgery, Chest wall biopsy, Chest wall reconstruction, Chest wall resection, Decortication, Endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy, Extrapleural pneumonectomy, Hiatal hernia repair, Lobectomy, Lung biopsy, Lung excision, Lung resection, Lung surgery, Median sternotomy, Mediastinoscopy, Mediastinotomy, Minimally invasive anti-reflux surgery, Minimally invasive lung resection, Pleurectomy, Pleurodesis, Pneumonectomy, Robotic diaphragm plication, Robotic esophagectomy, Robotic lobectomy, Robotic segmentectomy, Robotic thymectomy, Thoracoscopy, Thoracotomy, Wedge resection of lung

Languages:
English, Spanish