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Dr. Luis Varela, MD

Dr. Luis Varela, MD

Emergency Medicine*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Luis Varela, MD is an emergency medicine specialist in Hackensack, NJ and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine in 1998. He is affiliated with medical facilities Valley Hospital and Chilton Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

2.5 Star Rating
Based on 8 reviews 2.5 Star Rating (8 reviews)

Practice

30 Prospect Ave Hackensack, NJ 07601

Make an Appointment

(201) 996-2300

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Varela specializes in the area of Emergency Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Clean Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is clean. • See hospitals
  • Low Wait Times
    Patients are usually seen in 10 minutes or less.
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Dr. Varela's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Varela

2.5

8 ratings, 6 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
63%
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Anonymous – Oct 01, 2024
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Aug 12, 2024
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 11, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Sep 19, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Anonymous – Mar 08, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jan 06, 2021
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About Me

biography

Dr. Luis Varela, MD is an emergency medicine specialist in Hackensack, NJ and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine in 1998. He is affiliated with medical facilities Valley Hospital and Chilton Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

  • Emergency Medicine

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  • University Of Illinois College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1998
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Emergency Medicine®
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Emergency Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Hackensack Meridian Health Hackensack University Medical Center30 Prospect Ave Hackensack, NJ 07601
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Valley Health Pharmacy4 Valley Health Plz Paramus, NJ 07652
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Practice

Valley Hospital223 N Van Dien Ave Ridgewood, NJ 07450
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Practice

Chilton Medical Center97 W Parkway Pompton Plains, NJ 07444
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 10:00am - 6:00pm
    • Tue: 10:00am - 6:00pm
    • Wed: 10:00am - 6:00pm
    • Thu: 10:00am - 6:00pm
    • Fri: 10:00am - 6:00pm
    • Sat: 10:00am - 1:00pm
    • Sun: closed
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Valley Hospital

    223 N Van Dien Ave
    Ridgewood, NJ 07450
    Recipient of 48
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Chilton Medical Center

    97 W Parkway
    Pompton Plains, NJ 07444
    Recipient of 16
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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