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Department Hematology and Medical Oncology
Primary Location Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital
Type of Doctor Adults Only
Languages English, Spanish
Surgeon No
Locations Specialties & Treatments

Treatment & Services

  • Blood Tests
  • Blood Transfusion
  • Bone Marrow Aspiration
  • Bone Marrow Biopsy
  • Cancer Center
  • Cancer Supportive Care
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Specialty in Diseases & Conditions

  • Anemia
  • Anemia - Indeterminate
  • Anemia - Pernicious
  • Aplastic Anemia
  • Clotting Disorders
  • Hemochromatosis
  • Hemolytic Anemia
  • Iron Deficiency Anemia
View all 8 Specialties +
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Biography

About Maria Bejarano Varas, MD

Maria Bejarano Varas, MD is a graduate of Universidad Catolica de Santiago Guayaquil where she received her medical degree. Dr. Vargas also began her postgraduate medical training at Carney Hospital where she also completed a residency in Internal Medicine. She continued and completed her postgraduate training at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center and Boston University / Boston University Medical Center where she earned fellowships in Transfusion and Blood Bank and Hematology Oncology.

In 2019, Dr. Varas joined Cleveland Clinic Florida as a board-certified oncologist with specialties in Hematology and Transfusion Medicine. Her special medical interest isBenign Hematology.

Education & Professional Highlights

Education & Professional Highlights

Appointed
2019

Education & Fellowships

Fellowship - Boston University / Boston University Medical Center
Hematology Oncology
Boston, MA
2018

Fellowship - Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Transfusion and Blood Bank
Lebanon, NH
2010

Residency - Carney Hospital
Internal Medicine
Dorchester, MA
2009

Internship - Carney Hospital
Internal Medicine
Dorchester, MA
2007

Medical Education - Universidad Catolica de Santiago Guayaquil
Guayaquil, Ecuador
2002

Certifications

  • Internal Medicine
  • Internal Medicine - Hematology
  • Pathology - Blood Banking/Transfusion Medicine

Specialty Interests

Benign Hematology

Research & Publications

Research & Publications

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Industry Relationships

Industry Relationships

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To assure professional and commercial integrity in such matters, Cleveland Clinic maintains a program that reviews these collaborations and, when appropriate, puts measures in place to minimize bias that may result from ties to industry. Cleveland Clinic publicly discloses the names of companies when (i) its physicians/scientists receive $5,000 or more per year (or, in rare cases, equity or stock options) for speaking and consulting, (ii) its physicians/scientists serve as a fiduciary, (iii) its physicians/scientists receive or have the right to receive royalties or (iv) its physicians/ scientists hold any equity interest for the physician's/scientist's role as inventor, discoverer, developer, founder or consultant.* In publicly disclosing this information, Cleveland Clinic tries to provide information as accurately as possible about its physicians' and scientists' connections with industry.

As of 8/1/2024, Dr. Bejarano Varas has reported no financial relationship with industry that is applicable to this listing. In general, patients should feel free to contact their doctor about any of the relationships and how the relationships are overseen by Cleveland Clinic. To learn more about Cleveland Clinic's policies on collaborations with industry and innovation management, go to our Integrity in Innovation page.

Public Health Service-Reportable Financial Conflicts of Interest. Cleveland Clinic scientists and physicians engage in basic, translational and clinical research activities, working to solve health problems, enhance patient care and improve quality of life for patients. Interactions with industry are essential to bringing the researchers' discoveries to the public, but can present the potential for conflicts of interest related to their research activities. Click here to view a listing of instances where Cleveland Clinic has identified a Public Health Service (PHS)-Reportable Financial Conflict of Interest and has put measures in place to ensure that, to the extent possible, the design, conduct and reporting of the research is free from bias.

* Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists subscribe to the guidance presented in the PhRMA Code on Interactions with Healthcare Professionals and the AdvaMed Code of Ethics on Interactions with Health Care Professionals. As such, gifts of substantial value are generally prohibited.

Patient Satisfaction Reviews

198 Patient Satisfaction Reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their views and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Cleveland Clinic.

Overall Star Ratings
4.9 out of 5
Explains 4.9
Courtesy, Respect & Concern 4.9
Patient Rating of Doctor 4.9

40 Patient Comments

Reviewed on Jan 7, 2025

She was extremely thorough and I have never had a doctor show so much interest.

Reviewed on Dec 27, 2024

Immensely trustworthy with my care and excellent doctor

Reviewed on Nov 25, 2024

The Dr Bejarano was excellent

Reviewed on Nov 18, 2024

Dr Maria as I call her is such a compassionate caring doctor.

Reviewed on Nov 6, 2024

Excellent! Dr Bejarano always goes the extra mile to provide the best care

Reviewed on Oct 21, 2024

Extremely competent doctor whom I have total confidence in her ability to treat me.

Reviewed on Oct 18, 2024

Excellent, Dr. Bejarano assistant always answers right away. Within a day. Amazing!

Reviewed on Oct 1, 2024

Dr. Varas is an excellent listener and certainly had reviewed my medical history before I went into the examination room. She gave me great confidence of her ability. I would recommend her to anyone needing a Hematologist.

Reviewed on Sep 30, 2024

I was very happy to be seen by this doctor. She puts me at ease with all the detailed information after my diagnosis. She is the very best.I

Reviewed on Sep 30, 2024

She was the very best.

Reviewed on Sep 25, 2024

Dr Bejarano is one of the best Dr's I've ever had. She's amazing! Very Profesional and very caring. She's Great to work with

Reviewed on Sep 25, 2024

She is wonderful!

Reviewed on Sep 17, 2024

I highly recommend DR & her PA. DR listened to ALL of my concerns~ MOST caring DR ever~

Reviewed on Sep 13, 2024

Very good. Dr. Explained and comun?cate with care and great knowledge.

Reviewed on Aug 28, 2024

The Doctor spent an hour with me and was good at asking many questions and listening to what I had to say. She was very attentive and I liked that she was thinking it out as we went along. Definitely would recommend this Dr.

Reviewed on Aug 26, 2024

Dr. Bejarano is a caring, very knowledgeable, and great doctor!

Reviewed on Aug 20, 2024

Doctor Bejarano is the best. She's very knowledgeable and truly cares about her patients.

Reviewed on Aug 20, 2024

Doctor Bejarano takes the time to listen to my concerns and she answers with patience explaining in terms I can understand. She's very professional and caring.

Reviewed on Aug 16, 2024

Dr. Bejarano and her team (Teresa) consistently provide a great experience for me.

Reviewed on Aug 16, 2024

Dr. Bejarano treats me as if I am her only patient. She listens and presents options.

Reviewed on Aug 14, 2024

DR VARAS IS AWESOMEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Reviewed on Aug 13, 2024

I'm very grateful for Dr Bejarano's care and compassion which has given me exceptional comfort and support with my medical needs.

Reviewed on Aug 6, 2024

My visit was very pleasant and my doctor was very good

Reviewed on Jul 19, 2024

Excellent beside manner very articulate and conscientious. Show very strong command of interpreting the test results and shows a deep knowledge of the biochemistry involved in diagnosing and investigating test results. I was very happy to have her as my doctor.

Reviewed on Jul 19, 2024

Dr. Bejarano is amazing doctor! She explains everything, show her concern and gave me the possible solutions.

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2024

Thank you again for a wonderful wonderful experience with my new doctor. She was sensational. Professional, friendly, informative, and really enjoyed meeting her and talking about my current condition.

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2024

Dr. Bejarano is thorough & very competent

Reviewed on Jul 5, 2024

She was excellent

Reviewed on Jun 25, 2024

Amazing physician, very clear and concise.

Reviewed on Jun 25, 2024

Absolutely fantastic Doctor, brilliant mentor (she had a student with her) so clear and concise, definitely a confident leader with boundless knowledge.

Reviewed on Jun 11, 2024

Dr was very kind and knowledgeable

Reviewed on May 29, 2024

She is wonderful

Reviewed on May 22, 2024

Absolutely will recommend Dr Bejarano 100%

Reviewed on May 15, 2024

The doctor is very good.

Reviewed on May 7, 2024

Dr Bejarano, as always, went way and beyond. She listens, is genuinely interested, thorough and kind.. I feel very fortunate to have Dr Bejarano as my physician.

Reviewed on May 3, 2024

Dr. Bejarano very thorough and professional and very caring

Reviewed on May 3, 2024

She was very pleasant and informative. It was a great visit.

Reviewed on Apr 26, 2024

Awesome Doctor. Such a caring person who knows her stuff and her explanations were understandable.

Reviewed on Apr 24, 2024

Dr. Ben Gennaro is absolutely wonderful

Reviewed on Feb 27, 2024

Dr. Bejarano is an exceptionally professional and knowledgeble caring physician.

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