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Dr. Karen Sue Vargo, MD

Pediatrics, Adolescent Medicine
38 years of experience
Cleveland Clinic Independence Family Health Center 5001 Rockside Rd, Independence, OH 44131
(216) 986-4000

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Brief Intro

Karen S. Vargo, MD, is Staff Pediatrician for Cleveland Clinic Childrens Hospital Department of General Pediatrics. her clinical appointment, Dr. Vargo is actively involved with Cleveland Clinics Fit Youth Family Weight Management Program, which is a 12-week family weight management program for parents and their children ages 7 to 18. It is designed to help families embrace healthier eating habits, improve fitness, and better manage stress. Dr. Vargo is board certified in general pediatrics as well as adolescent medicine. She completed an undergraduate degree in nursing at The Ohio State University in Columbus, and she earned her medical degree from Medical College of Ohio at Toledo. Her post-graduate training includes a pediatric internship and residency at Childrens Hospital of Pittsburgh. Dr. Vargo is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Academy of Pediatrics, North American Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology, Society for Adolescent Medicine, and the Academy for Eating Disorders. She has contributed research abstracts and presentations at a number of professional association meetings. Her specialty interests include adolescent medicine, menstrual disorders, eating disorders, obesity, acne and other dermatologic problems.

Education Background

RESIDENCY

University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center

MEDICAL SCHOOL

University Of Toledo College Of Medicine - 1987

Languages Spoken

English

Location & Hours

Cleveland Clinic
5001 Rockside Rd, Independence, OH 44131
Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat:8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sun:Closed