Julian Vega, DO

Family Medicine Obstetrics, Family Medicine
CHRISTUS St. Vincent Medical Group
English
Adolescent 12-17, Adult 18-65
4.9/5 Read Reviews

Meet Julian Vega, DO

Julian Vega, DO received his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine at the Georgia Campus. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and completed a Family Medicine residency and internship at Martin Army Community Hospital in Fort Benning, Georgia. Vega is also a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians at the Uniformed Services Academy of Family Physicians.

He received his Bachelor of Science in Biology with a minor in Chemistry at Oglethorpe University. Vega is Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, and Advanced Trauma Life Support certified. Joining the Adult & Family Care Team in 2020, Vega brings over 7 year of health care experience with him to CHRISTUS St. Vincent.


Locations


Hospital Affiliations

CHRISTUS St. Vincent Medical Group

CHRISTUS St. Vincent Regional Medical Center


Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna US Healthcare
  • AmeriGroup
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • CHRISTUS Health Plan
  • Cigna
  • Coventry - First Health / Aetna - GFAST
  • HealthSmart
  • Humana Choicecare Network
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • MultiPlan PHCS
  • Optum (Medicare Advantage Plan)
  • Presbyterian
  • TriWest Healthcare Alliance
  • United Healthcare (UHC)
  • Western Sky Community Care

Education & Certifications

Residency: MartinArmy Community Hospital - Family Medicine Residency

Medical Education: Georgia Campus Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic

Certification: American Board of Family Medicine


Ratings & Reviews

  • Overall Quality of Care 4.9
  • Listened Carefully 4.9
  • Explained Things Clearly 4.8
  • Spent Enough Time 4.8
  • Showed Courtesy & Respect 4.9

Patient reviews (252)

5.0

Expertise and concern fully demonstrated.

5.0

Dr. Vega listens, understands, compassionate, and the willing to work with you on a plan of care

5.0

Never let this doctor leave your hospital. He is a valuable asset!

5.0

I hope stays at Christus forever. He is a wonderful caring doctor!

4.0

Felt very assured of his professionlism.

5.0

As I said, Dr Vega is the absolute best.

5.0

Dr Vega read my chart and listened to what I said then made diagnoses and treatment recommendations.

5.0

Outstanding provider, couldn't be happier with Dr. Vega.

4.0

We ended up not doing the treatment we had exchanged about but/and I felt like we decided together and I gained additional info from our exchange and I really appreciated the time he took to troubleshoot with me around the issue at hand.

5.0

Overall good.

5.0

Dr Vega listens to what I have to say and doesn’t appear to be rushed to get to the next patient.

5.0

Dr Julian Vega is the best Dr in Santa Fe!!

5.0

excellent

5.0

Follow up appointment was scheduled with additional tests suggested prior to next visit

5.0

Several times, Dr. Vega has found conditions or processes that I had not noticed. I truly feel that I am listened to, heard, and understood, and respected. He has kept me in better health and comfort.

5.0

He is very caring and helps me to make good medical decisions.

5.0

Very good.

5.0

Thank you.

5.0

Thank you for helping me understand my condition and how to improve my health a much as possible. I always leave my appointments with your feeling well-informed.

5.0

I have been very happy with Dr Vega.

5.0

Excellent Dr! We need more like Dr. Vega

5.0

It rare to have a physician actually listen to your concerns. Dr. Vega does this consistantly.

5.0

I can't say enough good things about Dr. Julian Vega. Smart and spends a lot of time with me. Always has a solutiuon or idea to help.

5.0

Good work, keep it up.

5.0

Great job

5.0

Excellent provider!

5.0

Outstanding

5.0

Great doctor

5.0

we need more Physicians like Dr Vega!!!!!!

5.0

Outstanding

5.0

Dr. Vega always responds quickly and efficiently on MyChart. It's great.

5.0

Another great experience with Dr. Vega. We appreciate him and are thankful for his care and treatment.

5.0

Dr Vega was very helpful but I think he is overworked.

5.0

Dr. Vega has always actively had my care as the center of his treatment of me. HE LISTENS!!

5.0

I am pleased and grateful for Dr. Julian Vega

5.0

Thanks!

3.0

These doctors seem to be over worked and they are just going through a checklist.

5.0

Dr. Vega really listens. He asks focused questions about my symptoms. He is kind and I feel he would be great to have as my PCP if I were really i'll.

5.0

Listens and follows up

5.0

He is never rushed during your visit & explains everything thoroughly.

5.0

Looking forward to my follow-up in three months

5.0

During a recent confusing time with my meds Dr. Vega helped me get the emergency medication I needed.

5.0

Dr. Vega takes time and careful diagnosis of patient.

5.0

Just overall a good experience

5.0

Dr. Vega always projects that he really cares and is be attentive to my particular concerns.

5.0

Thank you

5.0

Dr. Vega is eceptional.

5.0

My first experience with Dr Vega as my new Primary Care Physician - I was very pleased

5.0

Great doctor

5.0

Dr. Vega was very attentive and thorough.

5.0

Great thorough visit.

5.0

Thanks

5.0

None

5.0

I believe the previous covers the visit!

5.0

Thank you for your assistance and care

5.0

very pleased with service.

3.0

I heard the nurse tell the doctor that he had demanding patients outside the door of my exam room

5.0

Easy to get along with and sincere.

5.0

Excellent doctor! Highly recommend this doctor for anyone looking for a doctor.

5.0

Dr. Vega communicates so well with me. He makes sure I understand everything and explains why he orders/prescribes things for me. Definitely the best doc I've ever had.

5.0

Thanks for listening and recommending a different supplement

5.0

I am very thankful to have been sent to him when I asked for a primary care physician- I have had many doctors as I am in my 70's and he is at the top !

5.0

I thoroughly enjoyed the visit with Dr. Vega.

5.0

He listens to me and does not seem in a hurry.

5.0

Thank you again

5.0

you and your team as EXCELLENT!

5.0

Good listener.

4.0

Keep up the good job.

5.0

Professional and friendly

5.0

Dr Vega is very kind and exhibits a great deal of empathy and understanding.

5.0

Dr. Vega is a one of a kind doctor who actually cares and is very compassionate

5.0

Thank you......

5.0

Keep up the good work.

5.0

Doctor seems to be extremely busy with too many patients.

5.0

CSV should do everything to keep him on board.

5.0

Dr. Vega spends an appropiate amount of time discussing any health issues.

5.0

None thank you.

5.0

Please keep Dr. Vega happy so that he doesn't leave.

5.0

All good!

5.0

I would definitely like to let this office know that I am very pleased with how my medical needs have been handled.

5.0

Dr. Vega checks my labs and preventive care carefully. I appreciate his kind and considerate manner.

5.0

His nurse was very nice

5.0

Stay the course.

5.0

Please do whatever is necessary to keep Dr Vega. He and his staff are incredible.

5.0

Very personable. Easy to talk to about my health.

5.0

Attentive

5.0

Dr. Vega treated me with exceptional care and respect.

5.0

He takes a personal interest.

5.0

Great!!

5.0

This is a new doctor for me and I’m very happy with Dr.Vega

5.0

Dr. Vega is great.

4.0

keep up the good work.

5.0

Excellent & effective

5.0

The discussions with him are always interactive so he pays attention to what I am saying which helps when things are complicated.

5.0

I have no suggestions since everything went very well

5.0

Keep up the great work. I wish there were more providers like you.

5.0

Thanks to Dr Vega for getting me in on short notice!

5.0

Thank you!!

5.0

So thankful for Dr. Vega.

5.0

Dr Vega is outstanding!

5.0

Cus

5.0

So satisfied and grateful!

5.0

Again very high praises for Dr. Vega

5.0

Very positive experience. I know many people are seen each day but Doctor Vega was focused on me for the time I was there. I am confident he treats his patients the same way.

5.0

great.

5.0

Dr. Vega was easy to talk to. Made me feel comfortable.

5.0

Good experience

5.0

I can only hope that someday Dr Vega leaves and starts his own practice!

5.0

Couldn't have been better

5.0

I’m grateful to have him.

5.0

Dr. Vega is the bees knees.

5.0

Dr Vega is a fine physician and a caring person.

5.0

Keep doing what you are doing because you are doing a great job.

5.0

I had my labs drawn by John who is always skillful and pleasant. Everyone in the office was friendly and helpful.

5.0

He problem solved with the patient.

5.0

He has been an.excelent dr and is. Always to the point about what ever is wrong with me

5.0

Dr. Vega has been excellent. Very happy with him!

5.0

I have great confidence in Dr. Vega and am grateful for his care.

4.0

None

5.0

Dr. Vega is thoughtful when looking at my labs and listening to my concerns. He answers every question as it comes up. He had a professional and kind manner. He uses My Chart to let me know what he thinks about my latest results and writes me back. I know his days are very busy and I really appreciate that.

5.0

All these things are important and Dr Vega does it well.

4.0

As I mentioned there was an issue with the billing codes used for these blood tests and I asked that they be resubmitted and they were. I appreciated that the doctor remembered and inquired about them.

5.0

Don't change a thing!

5.0

Dealing with my condition. Everyone makes me feel more comfortable. THANKS!

5.0

N/A

5.0

Dr. Vega works with patient in his/her interest.

5.0

Good understanding of issues

5.0

Dr Vega is genuinely concerned and tries to address all the issues. He takes the time needed even though he I’m sure is overworked due to lack of the doctors needed at this facility.

5.0

Again Dr. Is excellent. My complaint is with scheduling.

5.0

Dr. Vega cares about me.

5.0

Good listener and followed through on clinical impressions with appropriate action in my layperson opinion.

5.0

FABULOUS

5.0

The entire visit was exceptional.

5.0

Don’t mess with what’s working great!!!

5.0

Excellent and thorough experience.

5.0

Positive first appointment

5.0

See above!

1.0

Why don't you ask customers how much they like getting these surveys about a doctor visit?

5.0

Look forward to next visit.

5.0

Don’t change keep up the good work

5.0

I liked that he asked me questions about my health and when over my test results.

5.0

I am greatly satisfied with my Dr. Vega n the staff.

5.0

Thanks for asking for feedback

5.0

I like him very much as my health provider.

5.0

A very considerate thoughtful Doctor knowledgeable

5.0

His support has been a tremendous help. THANK YOU!

5.0

Dr Vega should be recognized for his level of quality care. This is not common these days and his focus and commitment should be lauded.

5.0

Awesome doctor

5.0

I’m looking forward to a long association with Dr. Vega and Christus.

3.0

We are looking for another MD

4.0

My first visit was very good.

5.0

Dr. Vega and his staff always show my aging mother kindness and patience. They always include her in her care and treatment plan. Thank you!

5.0

His staff are also courteous and diligent.

5.0

I will highly recommend Dr. Vega to anyone

5.0

Need more doctors like Dr. Vega and Dr. Parke.

5.0

Dr Vega is very attentive and engaging.

5.0

Looking forward to seeing you again

5.0

Seemed concerned re my medical issues

5.0

Dr. Vega takes time to evaluate needs.

5.0

Thank you.

5.0

He was great!!

5.0

Will definitely return

5.0

He is excellant!

5.0

My experience with Dr. Vega and Christys in general was very positive.

5.0

Dr. Vega just needs to continue to be the great doctor he is.

5.0

It was my very first meeting with my new provider. Felt totally comfortable around him.

5.0

Much better than experience with previous doctor.

5.0

I appreciate his compassion and concern

4.0

Be specific about follow up care.

5.0

Great Dr and Nurse team

5.0

Nice service

3.0

I appreciate the record of my visit

5.0

Thank you!

4.0

Keep up the good work.

5.0

He looks for things apparent and things beyond the apparent

5.0

Dr. Vega is a great listener.

5.0

Keep listening

5.0

Dr Vega has a friendly demeanor which makes it easier to communicate with him.

5.0

He's a keeper.

5.0

Facility is nice too. Support staff is professional and curtious.

5.0

Very very please with this doctor!!!

5.0

Dr. Vega was a good communicator and easy to understand in his explanation of health issues.

5.0

My comments are in the previous section. Dr. Vega is a great addition to the Christus St. Vincent staff.

5.0

He was through

5.0

Dr Vega thinks through what patient needs are and is creative in his approach to find an effective solution. He’s helpful in showing how to help yourself to get better.

5.0

His knowledge and times he gives to explain everything. He is open to questions and helps you understand.

5.0

I am always the first patient in the morning and allows me get in and get my blood work done and still get to work on time.

4.0

Above average care

3.0

We need a geriatrician! Dr. Vega is not one.

4.0

I left our visit feeling very comfortable with the hospital’s staff including the nurse and front desk personnel

5.0

I will do my best to schedule referral appointments to help the doctor make a full assessment of my condition.

5.0

i look forward to my healthcare with Dr. Vega

5.0

Fabulous

5.0

I do feel not rushed he takes his time to listen snd explain things

5.0

Keep being your authentic self. You are doing a great job.

5.0

Warm and friendly staff.

5.0

Basically an introduction meeting as I am a new patient as well as he found a skin condition that needs to be dealt with.

5.0

Dr. Vega is patient and seems concerned. Sometimes I feel a bit rushed though. I know he has to move on to other patients.

5.0

Nothing needed from me!

5.0

Very happy with everything that was provided

5.0

Thank you for the care!

5.0

I couldn't have asked for better care.

5.0

I feel I can ask about anything and he will listen and tell me what he thinks is best for me.

5.0

Topnotch care

5.0

Great to have you and your team as part of my medical team.

5.0

I believe all went very well. I just need to complete my bloodwork and other xrays and review once completed

5.0

Dr. Vega did a good job in the allotted time but scheduling more time for OMT should be given so he and the patients don’t have to be rushed.

5.0

Your fabulous staff

5.0

I would recommend him without reservation to my friends and family.

5.0

The staff was very kind n friendly and I was treated by the Dr. in a timely matter. I am very satisfied with the quality of care i received. Thank you all soo much.

5.0

Plenty of time was given me to review and discuss different options.

5.0

So far so good I am happy too be his patient.

5.0

Thanks!

5.0

It was good.

5.0

see previous comment. Very happy with the visit.

5.0

My first year having health problems. I’ve seen 4 doctors and finally ended up at st Vincent. He has done the most to try and find what is going on with me. I thank the lord for sending me to St Vincent. I’m sure you guys will find what is going on with me!

5.0

Thank you.

5.0

Dr. Vega takes extra time to make sure patient does not feel rushed.

5.0

I have finally found Doctor- he listens and explains what procedure he is doing- staff was respectful and professional

5.0

Thank you for approving the X-ray and MRI and the cardiologist. I want to know as much as possible my diagnosis so I can make choices for my health going forward into aging.

4.0

Unsure

5.0

Appreciate the time spent and thinking of the extra way to help me deal with arthritic neck issue.

5.0

All of the above

5.0

I believe the ideas you have listed cover the whole picture.

5.0

Keep it up

5.0

Keep up the great work Dr Vega

5.0

Please keep up the good job! More patients will choose you as their PCP if you remain the way you treat your patients/clients

5.0

Very nice careing and i hope knowlegable and will solve our problem eventually

5.0

Thank you

5.0

responsible attention to concerns

5.0

I felt the Doctor listened and made good recommendations.

5.0

Scheduler helped me get a quick appt when she heard about the worry of my issue.

5.0

Thank you!

5.0

Far better attention to issues than my previous provider.

5.0

Pleas see previous comments requesting a referal toma memoyncare therapist.

5.0

He saw us at last minute and was extremely helpful.

2.0

Taking actual care of patients is needed versus just going through the motions of an office visit.

5.0

All the above provided with maximum care.

5.0

Good visit satisfactory care.

5.0

I think I have found the right doctor!

5.0

Thank you for the professionalism & consideration.

5.0

Thank you for your professionalism and great bedside manner.

5.0

Great experience

5.0

My husband and I are very pleased.

5.0

I felt Dr. Vega made an extra effort to understand and address all of my health concerns

4.0

Keep up the good work

5.0

Easily recommend Dr. Vega with full confidence.

5.0

I look forward to working with Dr. Vega

5.0

Thank you

5.0

I noticed the transition from the practice being called “geriatric” to “adult and family”. I wonder if this is due to the challenges of dealing with the myriad health and treatment issues and the stress and unpleasantness for providers.

5.0

I was very pleased with all services.

5.0

I appreciate the appropriate time spent to make an informed judgement and recommend steps for my health care going forward.