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John Vargo, M.D., M.P.H.

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Appointed: 1994
Gender: Male
Languages: English
Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Phone:(216) 445-5012
Location:Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Mail Code A30
9500 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44195
 
 
Professional Highlights
  • American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Career Development Award, 2003
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Education & Fellowships
Medical School:University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, NY
 
Residency:Montefiore Hospital/Univ. Health Center of Pittsburgh, Internal Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA
Fellowship:Cleveland Clinic, Gastroenterology, Cleveland, OH
Other Education:(Undergraduate) University of Rochester, Rochester, NY
Other Education:(Graduate) Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH
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Additional Training
  • Master of Public Health, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, 2003
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Certifications

Gastroenterology

Internal Medicine

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Specialty Interests
CRCP, EUS, advanced imaging techniques, stenting, endoscopic mucosal ablative and resection techniques, deep enteroscopy.
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Innovations & Patents
  • Use of capnography for patient monitoring during gastrointestinal endoscopy
  • Use of computer-assisted propofol sedation for gastrointestinal endoscopy
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Awards & Honors
  • University of Rochester Alumni Scholarship, University of Rochester, Rochester, N.Y., 1977-1981
  • Phi Beta Kappa, University of Rochester, Rochester, N.Y., 1980 
  • Nominated for application, Cecil Rhodes Scholarship, University of Rochester, Rochester, N.Y., 1980
  • Marshal, commencement exercises, University of Rochester, Rochester, N.Y., 1981
  • BA, summa cum laude, University of Rochester, 1981
  • Health Professions Scholarship, United States Navy, 1982-1985
  • Certificate of Merit, American College of Physicians, 1993
  • Letter of Commendation, Office of the Attending Physician, United States Capitol, 1994
  • United States Navy Commendation Medal, 1994
  • Poster of Distinction Award, Digestive Disease  Week for “Nasopharyngeal Versus Transcutaneous Monitoring During ERCP,” 1998
  • Poster of Distinction Award, Digestive Disease  Week for “Gastroenterologist-Administered Propofol for Therapeutic Upper Endoscopy,” 1999
  • Poster of Distinction Award, Digestive Disease  Week for “Graphic Display of Respiratory Activity is Superior to Pulse Oximetry and Visual Assessment in the Detection of Respiratory Compromise During Therapeutic Upper Endoscopy,” 1999
  • Reviewer citation, Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, 1999
  • Recognized for editorial excellence, Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, 2001
  • Teacher of the Year, Department of Gastroenterology, 2002
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Professional Memberships
  • American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  • American Gastroenterological Association
  • American College of Gastroenterology
  • American College of Physicians
  • Honorary Fellow, Gastroenterology Society of Ecuador
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Specializes in Diseases and Conditions
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Specializes in Services
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Industry Relationships
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