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Dr. Mariana Varga, MD

Dr. Mariana Varga, MD

Neurology*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Mariana Varga, MD is a neurologist in Austin, TX and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Medicine and Pharmacy in 1995. She is affiliated with St. David's Medical Center. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.4 Star Rating
Based on 53 reviews 3.4 Star Rating (53 reviews)

Locations

Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorder Clinic

Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorder Clinic3001 Bee Caves Rd Ste 210 Austin, TX 78746
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Dr. Varga is affiliated with St. David's Medical Center Austin, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for neurology.

At a Glance

  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Varga specializes in the area of Neurology. See board certifications
  • Friendly StaffPatients said the staff was friendly. See reviews
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Varga's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Varga

3.4
53 ratings, 20 with a written review
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Excellent Physician!
I have been seeing Dr Varga for over 10 years and have never had a problem with her. She diagnosed and treats my Essential Tremor and Cervical Dystonia. She has always been very kind and professional. I highly recommend Dr Varga!!!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Terry H – Mar 23, 2025
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My husband felt she was not willing to answer questions or listen to him. I have researched her creds and I'm sure she is an extremely qualified Dr. May want to work on compassion for her patients..
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
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Rosie Bondi – Jan 17, 2025
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Cutting-edge, so knowledgeable
Dr. Varga is at the cutting-edge of Parkinson's treatments. She's one of the most progressive and advanced Parkinson's doctors my father ever had. She's very direct, and I can understand that may not be everyone's cup of tea, but she really knows her stuff, and to us that was invaluable.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 17, 2024
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Beware
She starts out seeming ok and then …She is rude, condescending and makes you feel questions are stupid. Would not recommend
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
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
2 others found this helpful
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Duped – Dec 12, 2024
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Horrific Experience - Left her patient in tears.
We were absolutely appalled by Dr Varga demeanor. She was very disrespectful and actually scolded my parent. Treated my parent like a child. I sure hope she is a genius - because her demeanor was horrific. I actually called my parents Primary and complained at how bad she behaved. This wasn't the first time the Primary had heard this.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 others found this helpful
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Michelle – Jun 14, 2024
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Terrible Experience
What kind of a Parkinson's doctor selects an office building that requires people in walkers to struggle up a 100-foot cracked concrete ramp? What kind of doctor tells mentally impaired patients they are wasting her time when they try to answer her questions? What kind of doctor doesn't take accountability for her staff that advised a patient to take one-fifth the amount of medicine needed? What kind of doctor incorrectly tells a patient they have life-threatening blood clots without doing any testing? All of this happened to my Mom. I would not recommend Varga to anyone.
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
3 others found this helpful
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Jun 04, 2024
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A wonderful doctor!
Dr Varga has been a life changer for my husband who has Parkinson’s. Last summer, before we went to see her, he was falling twice a week and I was afraid I’d have to put him in a nursing home. She did a thorough interview and evaluation and modified the schedule of his meds. He hasn’t fallen since! She is warm and caring and takes time to really find out how my husband is doing. I highly recommend her to anyone who is suffering with Parkinson’s.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Paulette Speights – Dec 17, 2023
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Not likely!
Dr. Varga is very rude if you ask any questions! She snapped at my mother and I and our private nurse! She makes you feel as though your questions are stupid.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
10 others found this helpful
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Jan 06, 2023
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Three visits!
After three visits no plan of action in place. Taken off of all medications and DBS (which had been in place for eight years) turned off. Suggests were to see several other doctors for everything but my Parkinson's. Was diagnosed 17 years ago. Dr. Varga is personable but would be much better a PCP. Thank heavens I went for a second opinion and found a doctor that not only listened and put things in order for me to live again! If in doubt of what you are told, get a second opinion. It can't hurt!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
9 others found this helpful
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P.S. Hurtt – Nov 22, 2022
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No nonsense, straight to the point Doctor
Doctor Varga is a pure professional that is finely tuned in to testing and symptoms of the patient. She apparently watches and listen’s very closely to the totality of the patients symptoms and will let you know immediately exactly what she has observed. She will explain clearly what options are available to YOU and make recommendation’s for you to direct your route of treatment. I highly recommend Dr. Varga for all things neurological.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Tim Baker – Oct 14, 2022
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Dr. Vargas is rude, does not listen, and is completely void of compassion or empathy. Her professionalism is lacking in every aspect and this is also reflected in her staff. I took my elderly father there for a visit today. After spending two hours there, she gave him about 5 minutes of her time. That by itself is not what bothers me--I'm sure he misunderstood when his appointment was, and neither he nor myself complained---I was grateful that they were working us in! However, she would not listen to either him nor myself, and as we were leaving I could hear her loudly and sarcastically repeating verbiage she had used while in the exam room to her colleagues and staff--complaining about my father! I have never been more disgusted with a medical professional in my life. At least wait until we leave to talk like that! If you want your loved ones cared for, I suggest you find them a different neurologist.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
15 others found this helpful
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Nicole – Feb 12, 2022
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Dr. Varga improved my life significantly using DBS. I had my second implant 2 or 3 yeqrs ago. So far so good!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Tom Brinson – Jan 05, 2021
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Dr. Varga's staff is very professional and friendly. I found Dr. Varga to be very informative and thorough with regard to diagnosing my on-going problems with essential tremors. She recommended a solution that alleviates prescription drugs and I could not be happier. She also agreed to work with my orthopedic surgeon in order to work on scheduling any overlapping medical procedures that may occur between the two doctors. I would highly recommend Dr. Varga to others in need of a neurologist.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Austin, TX – Dec 22, 2018
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Dr. Varga spent a lot of time with me listening to my complains and symptoms. She went way and beyond to try to find out what's wrong with me. I've been to several doctors before and none of them was able to figure it out. She is competent and caring. Her staff is very welcoming and polite.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Daniel P in Austin, TX – Oct 16, 2018
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Dr. Varga & her assistant Kate has turned my life around. For approximately 12-14 months, my movement issues prevented me from getting in front of my customers. Thankfully, I am now visiting my current customers and calling on potential customers. Prior to finding Dr. Varga, I saw two doctors who could not provide a successful plan. Dr. Varga quickly identified my issues and had a well thought out plan that included next steps. They are knowledgable, kind and concerned!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
11 others found this helpful
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Anthony in Austin – May 01, 2018
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Her office staff is the rudest I have ever experienced. They just told me I was the rude one and hung up on me. Dr. Varga does NOT have good bedside manners whatsoever. She and her staff are rude and I cannot believe she is in a field with patients with Parkinson's Disease that deserve a kind and loving Dr. She is not that for certain. She requested certain testing on me and has had the results for over 10 days and I have not heard a word back. She told me I should go somewhere else. I will
What went well
  • Wait times
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
20 others found this helpful
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Austin, TX – Aug 29, 2017
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I also agree with the other reviewers about the unprofessional and rude behavior of this doctor. I tried to explain something in a normal calming voice and was shocked to her reaction. Not only did she yelled at me and raised her voice and interrupted me NUMEROUS times, she threw her hands in the air and rolled her eyes. Then she took a phone call during our visit and had a personal conversation. UNBELIEVABLE. I will not return to this clinic, nor would I EVER recommend her to anyone.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • 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
23 others found this helpful
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Austin Tx – Aug 25, 2017
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I am still shocked about the way she treated me yesterday. When I started to tell her about seeing the Physical Therapist, I was interrupted and told to be quiet. She screamed at me at length for something the PT had done. I continued to tell her that I messaged her on Patient Portal, only to hear from her that she don't have time to read this. Never in my life have I experienced a medical professional act in this manner. Her behavior was unbelievable rude, verbally abusive, unprofessional.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
25 others found this helpful
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Austin, TX – Apr 30, 2017
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Condesending, patronizing, verbally abusive. I have never witnessed a professional act in the way this woman acted. She yelled at my grandfather for misunderstanding her and standing up when he should have sat down. This is a man with Parkinson's who did not deserve to be berated in the manner that he was. I asked to be contacted by Dr. Varga upon leaving the clinic and never received a call or so much as an apology. Her assistant was even in shock from the abuse of Dr. Varga.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
27 others found this helpful
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john in dallas, TX – Jan 18, 2017
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Dr Varga saved my life. Quite simply I had been diagnosed incorrectly with Parkinson's by Dr. Robert Izor in 1997. His treated me with heavy doses of both Parkinson's medication and other medication to alleviate the side effects of the medications. In 2012 due to severe decline in my health Dr. Izor recommended DBS surgery. After going thru the brain surgery I continued to decline. I sought a second opinion to stop the decline. I DID NOT HAVE PARKINSON'S. I WAS BEING POISONED.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
24 others found this helpful
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Joelene Geranios in Caldwell ID – Aug 12, 2016
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Dr. Mariana Varga, MD is a neurologist in Austin, TX and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Medicine and Pharmacy in 1995. She is affiliated with St. David's Medical Center. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
  • Neurology

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  • Cleveland Clinic

    Fellowship Hospital
  • University Of Oklahoma Health Science

    Residency Hospital
  • University Of Oklahoma Health Science

    Internship Hospital
  • University Of Medicine And Pharmacy

    Medical School, 1995
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons®
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons®
Neurology
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  • English

  • Romanian

  • Movement Disorders, 2011

Affiliated Hospitals

  • St. David's Medical Center

    919 E 32nd St
    Austin, TX 78705
    Recipient of 86
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in the care and treatment of stroke

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in the care and treatment of stroke

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

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

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