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Dr. James W Vargo, DDS

  • Dentistry, Endodontics
  • 42 years of experience
  • Vargo Endodontics 92 Brookshire Ln, Beckley, WV 25801
  • (304) 255-0020

Brief Intro

About Dr. Vargo Dr. Vargo graduated from Collins High School in Oak Hill, WV where he was president of his Senior class and president of the National Honor Society.  He then graduated from West Virginia University where he was also a member of the track and cross country teams.  He earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from WVU in 1983 and then completed a two year residency at the Medical College of Virginia, where he received his specialty certificate in Endodontics.  While at MCV, he was named Chief Resident and had the highest academic average of all dental speciality residents. Dr. Vargo has been a resident of Beckley, WV for the last 25 years and is married and has two children, both students at WVU.  His hobbies include most outdoor activities and spending time with his family and friends.  Dr. Vargo is an active member of St. Stephens Episcopal Church where he has participated in many church activites including Vestry, Lector, Chalice Bearer and choir member. Professional achievements include Dr. Vargo being named a Fellow of the International College of Dentists, FICD, and he will become a Fellow of the American College of Dentists, FACD, in the Fall of 2011.  He was elected by his peers and served for five years on the West Virginia Board of Dental Examiners, being elected president of the Board in 2007.  Dr. Vargo continues to serve the profession as an examiner for the Southern Regional Testing Agency, SRTA, and examines dental school seniors throughout the southeast for competency and licensure before they can be allowed to practice the profession of dentistry. Professional Organizations include:  American Dental Association, (ADA), American Association of Endodontists, ( AAE), West Virginia Dental Association, ( WVDA),  New River Dental Society, ( NRDS), Southern Endo Study Group, ( SESG), West Virginia Endodontic Association (WVEA) in addition to the others listed above. Of interest is the technique article Dr. Vargo had printed in the Journal of Endodontics (JOE) in October, 1992 where he performed successful endodontics on the longest tooth in history! 

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Education Background

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine - 1983

Location & Hours

  • Vargo Endodontics
  • 92 Brookshire Ln, Beckley, WV 25801
  • Mon:8:30 am - 5:00 pm
    Tue:8:30 am - 5:00 pm
    Wed:8:30 am - 5:00 pm
    Thu:8:30 am - 5:00 pm
    Fri:8:30 am - 5:00 pm
    Sat:Closed
    Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

  • Endodontics
  • Dentistry

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