John A. Vargo
Experienced in Bone Tumor

Dr. John A. Vargo

Radiation Oncology
UPMC
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
300 Halket Street, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
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Clinical Trials:Currently Recruiting for 2 Trials
Accepting New Patients

Experienced in Bone Tumor
UPMC
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
300 Halket Street, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
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Overview

John Austin Vargo IV, MD, is a radiation oncologist specializing in breast cancer and gynecologic malignancies, including image-based brachytherapy and stereotactic radiotherapy.

Dr. Vargo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bone Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Vaginal Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Endometrial Cancer, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 136 peer reviewed articles and participating in 6 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 3 articles in the study of Bone Tumor.

Graduate Institution
West Virginia University School Of Medicine
Residency
West Virginia University School of Medicine
Specialties
Radiation Oncology
Licenses
Radiology in PA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Radiology
Hospital Affiliations
Magee Womens Hospital Of Upmc Health System
Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside
Upmc Altoona
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
300 Halket Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Call: 412-641-4600
Other Locations
UPMC UPP Hillman Radiology Oncology
300 Halket Street, Suite O725, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Mary Hillman Jennings Radiation Oncology Center
5230 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
Call: 412-623-6720

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


6 Clinical Trials

Genetic and Environmental Determinants of Barrett's Esophagus and Esophageal Adenocarcinoma
Genetic and Environmental Determinants of Barrett's Esophagus and Esophageal Adenocarcinoma
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: July 18, 2025
Intervention Type: Procedure, Device
A Prospective Registry Study to Evaluate the Effect of the DCISionRT Test on Treatment Decisions in Patients with DCIS Following Breast Conserving Therapy
A Prospective Registry Study to Evaluate the Effect of the DCISionRT Test on Treatment Decisions in Patients with DCIS Following Breast Conserving Therapy
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: September 19, 2024
Intervention Type: Device, Other
A Prospective, Randomized, Double-Blind, Sham-Controlled, Multi-Center, Pivotal Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Duodenal Mucosal Resurfacing Using the Revita® System in Subjects With Type 2 Diabetes With Inadequate Glycemic Control
A Prospective, Randomized, Double-Blind, Sham-Controlled, Multi-Center, Pivotal Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Duodenal Mucosal Resurfacing Using the Revita® System in Subjects With Type 2 Diabetes With Inadequate Glycemic Control
Enrollment Status: Suspended
Publish Date: November 13, 2025
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
A Single-Use Duodenoscope in a Real-World Setting
A Single-Use Duodenoscope in a Real-World Setting
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: August 01, 2022
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Per-Oral Cholangioscopy in Liver Transplantation Patients
Per-Oral Cholangioscopy in Liver Transplantation Patients
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: July 28, 2022
Intervention Type: Device
A Prospective, Randomized Phase II Study of Surgery With or Without Adjuvant Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT) in Patients With Previously-Irradiated Head and Neck Cancer
A Prospective, Randomized Phase II Study of Surgery With or Without Adjuvant Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT) in Patients With Previously-Irradiated Head and Neck Cancer
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: January 14, 2022
Intervention Type: Radiation
Study Phase: Not Applicable
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136 Total Publications

The Role of Adjuvant Chemotherapy in Endometrial Cancer Following Preoperative Neoadjuvant Chemoradiation Therapy.
The Role of Adjuvant Chemotherapy in Endometrial Cancer Following Preoperative Neoadjuvant Chemoradiation Therapy.
Journal: American journal of clinical oncology
Published: April 23, 2025
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  • Vaginal Cancer
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  • Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Cervix
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  • Metastatic Brain Tumor
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  • Posterior Fossa Tumor
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  • Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)
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  • Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma
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  • ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
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  • Angiosarcoma
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