Dr. Stephen Vara, MD
Dr. Stephen Vara, MD is a medical oncologist in Port Charlotte, FL. Dr. Vara has extensive experience in Gastrointestinal Neoplasms, Pancreatic Neoplasms, and Renal Neoplasms & Resection. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Sarasota Memorial Hospital Venice and Sarasota Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute
22395 Edgewater Dr Port Charlotte, FL 33980Make an Appointment
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Dr. Vara is affiliated with Sarasota Memorial Hospital Venice North Venice, a highly rated hospital.
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- Explained conditions well
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Vara to family and friends is 4.925 out of 5
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At Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute you will find experienced and compassionate doctors you can trust to treat your unique cancer. Our physicians share a passion for delivering exceptional and personalized care for all forms of cancer...read morebiography
Board-certified in Medical Oncology and Hematology Stephen Vara, MD joined Florida Cancer Specialists (FCS) in January 2020. After receiving his medical degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo, he completed his residency in internal...read moreMedical Oncology
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85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
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hospital awardsAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
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Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
80%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% lower than the national average
64%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well12% lower than the national average