Alejandro Vargas, MD
@alexvargasmd
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Peruvian #neurologist in #Chicago treating #stroke patients - Assistant Professor in Neurological Sciences @rushmedical - Member of @aanmember @american_stroke
Chicago, IL
Joined May 2019
With another telehealth cliff approaching on January 30th, 2026, access to high-quality care is at risk. Write your member of Congress today and demand they make telehealth flexibilities permanent by co-sponsoring the CONNECT for Health Act! #AANAdvocacy
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Ask your member of Congress to co-sponsor the CONNECT for Health Act
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Honored for the opportunity to present our work on prehospital tablet evaluations of stroke patients at the @ESOstroke #ESOC2025 congress!
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📢 The poster session at #ESOC2025 is one of the best chances to turn curiosity into conversation. Join us for the Networking Event & Posters Award Finalists Display from 18:45 to 19:45 EEST See you there! #VoiceOfStroke #Stroke #StrokeTwitter
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#ESOC2025 | What a Day 1! Full sessions, knowledge exchange & strong engagement across the #stroke community. Catch takeaways via ESOC TV Studio (live or on demand) ➡️ https://t.co/cgEEVv0IOO Enjoy your evening in #Helsinki
#VoiceOfStroke #StrokeTwitter @OurFinland
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Happening now at room 3ab @ESOstroke recent science about Heart &Stroke #ESOC2025 @JTatuene talking about the AF paradox of lower AF prevalence in ethnic minorities in the UK 👏
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Join me in asking our elected officials to take action to protect patient action to care by reforming prior authorization requirements. Your officials need to hear from you so use the AAN's action center to write them today! #AANAdvocacy
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Urge Them to Fix the Prior Authorization Process Today!
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Insurance-mandated prior authorization requirements are an unnecessary burden on patients with neurological conditions. Urge your legislators to change this process today and ensure patients can access the care they need when they need it!
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Urge Them to Fix the Prior Authorization Process Today!
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It’s wonderful to be back in DC for #NOH25 ! Team RI is looking forward to bringing issues that impact patients with neurologic conditions to Capitol Hill today with @AANmember. #AANadvocacy
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Thank you @SenatorDurbin and colleagues for taking time to meet with @AANmember today for #NOH25 to support extending #telehealth coverage, ensuring #accesstocare for seniors by fixing Medicare cuts, and fully funding @NIH_NINDS! Fantastic discussion and support 💚
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Have you been wondering how to pay tribute to an individua’s contribution to the field of neurology? Consider nominating them for a prestigious ANA Award! Nominations will be accepted until Monday, February 17, 2025.
A NEW award opportunity is part of the 2025 ANA Awards Program. Nominate a Rising Star today for this new award to recognize an early career physician-scientist or researcher who has contributed significantly to the field of neurology. https://t.co/CLw4AWqetb
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Wish YOU had been a part of the magic at #AANPALF 2024? Think of the change you want to be in the world and apply for next year! Can’t wait that long? NOH2025 will be here sooner than you think! #AANAdvocacy @AANmember
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What an amazing and life-changing weekend! Very thankful to the #AAN for the opportunity to grow as an #AANAdvocacy leader at #AANPALF
#AANPALF is underway! We're excited for a weekend packed with #AANadvocacy and leadership development. https://t.co/f3MLX2FLQf
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Take advantage of the deadline extension until May 24! Two tailored leadership programs are accepting applications. Diversity Leadership and Practice Leadership Programs. Access one-to-one coaching, join a supportive alumni network, and become a stronger leader and problem solver
Deadline extended! Applications for our Practice Leadership and Diversity Leadership programs are now due May 24. Don't miss out—submit yours today! https://t.co/2Lve6jFgdF
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Just getting started with "Disparities in Care in Practice: The Current State and How to Advocate" from 3:30 to 5:30 in room 207. #AANadvocacy #AANAM #MedEd @AANmember #AANPALF @alexvargasmd @StavrosKara
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Join us this afternoon at 3:30pm to learn about healthcare disparities and how to get involved in advocacy! Disparities in Care in Practice: The Current State and How to Advocate Room 207 #AANadvocacy #AANAM #MedEd @AANmember #AANPALF @alexvargasmd
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An absolute honor to talk today about the @AANmember sections for history, diversity, underrepresented groups and LBGTQIA+ with @DianaCejasMD @SALtheNeuroGal @gwen_zeigler @alexvargasmd and Alexis Simpkins #AANAM
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Join me in supporting increased funding for the VA Neurology Centers of Excellence to improve care for our nation’s veterans. Contact your representatives today! #AANAdvocacy
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Please Support VA NCoE's Today!
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A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for #NOH24. We’re #NeurologyProud of you! #AANadvocacy #Neurology #NeuroTwitter
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Thank you @SenatorDurbin and especially to Max Kanner for hearing the concerns of neurologists in Illinois. Please keep fighting to reform Step Therapy, protect Medicare, and support the NIH! @AANmember #NOH24 @alexvargasmd @NeepaPatelMD
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