ABOUT OUR PRACTICE
Let me tell you why I became a podiatrist.
As a football player at the University of Florida, I sustained a foot injury. That summer, I went home to Miami to get it checked out and saw a foot specialist there. We hit it off right away.
He was also the team podiatrist for the Miami Heat, and watching him work changed how I thought about the field—and about the body as a whole
What struck me most was how much your feet affect everything else. Even something small—a painful toe, a sore heel—can throw off your entire day. You can’t work out the way you want to. You start moving differently. The pain distracts you from everything. Your feet are the foundation for how you move through life, and when they’re not working right, nothing feels right.
That experience stayed with me. Years later, I became a team podiatrist for the Miami Heat myself before eventually moving to Houston and opening my practice here in Sugar Land.
Today, I’m a double board-certified foot and ankle surgeon, but I rarely recommend surgery. Most problems can be treated with regenerative options like laser therapy, shockwave therapy, and biologic injections that preserve your natural anatomy and are often more cost-effective than surgery. When those options exist, they should come first.
My approach is straightforward: I explain what’s causing your pain, walk you through your options, and help you choose what makes sense for you. You deserve to understand what’s happening and to feel confident in your decision.
That’s what I’m here for.
● Doctor of Podiatric Medicine,
Barry University
● Podiatric Surgery Residency, Anaheim General Hospital
● Bachelor of Science, University of Florida
● Double board-certified in foot and ankle surgery (ABFAS and ABMSP)
● Diplomat, American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons (FACFAS)
● 20+ years in practice
● 100,000+ patients treated
● Former team podiatrist for the Miami Heat (NBA)
and Sugar Land Skeeters
● American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA)
● Texas Podiatric Medical Association (TPMA)
● Harris County Medical Society (HCMS)
● Sponsor of Ft. Bend Fit Running Club and Shoes 4 Schools initiative
● Host of Consulta con el Dr. Vargas on La Tremenda 1010 AM Radio Houston
● 20+ years in practice
● 100,000+ patients treated
● Former team podiatrist for the Miami Heat (NBA)
and Sugar Land Skeeters
The office is bright, modern, and built with your comfort in mind—right on the first floor with easy parking.
We deliver to our patients the same virtues we want for our own families:
This is not your fault.
We know foot problems can feel embarrassing or awkward to talk about, and we never want you to feel that way here.
You deserve the whole truth.
We share every option available—even if the best solution isn’t something we offer here. Your outcome matters so much more than our bottom line.
Your time and money are valuable.
We run on schedule, we’re upfront about costs, and we’ll never recommend a treatment that won’t actually help you get better.
Whether you’ve been dealing with foot pain for years or just noticed something’s off, your first visit starts with listening. We’ll take the time to understand what’s been happening, examine your feet thoroughly, and explain exactly what we find (without all the medical jargon).
Next, we’ll walk through your options together. You’ll see what treatments are available, understand how each one works, and know what to expect in terms of time, cost, and results. Then, you decide what’s next.
