Overview
Dr. Varughese is the director of perioperative quality and safety in the Johns Hopkins All Children’s Department of Anesthesia. She joined the medical staff in 2019. She also is a professor of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine in the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She previously served as division chief of the Department of Anesthesiology at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. Dr. Varughese earned her Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from Andhra Medical College at Andhra University in India, and her medical degree in anesthesiology from the University of Madras, India. She completed residencies in anesthesia at the Christian Medical College Vellore hospital in India, East Birmingham and Solihull Hospitals and Birmingham Children’s Hospital in the United Kingdom, and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. She also completed an anesthesia research fellowship, and a fellowship in pediatric anesthesia at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. She earned her master’s in public health (M.P.H.) at the Harvard School of Public Health, Harvard University. Her research interests include quality, safety and outcomes in pediatric anesthesiology and health care. Pure https://pure.johnshopkins.edu/en/persons/anna-varughese.
Her top area of expertise is Adenoidectomy.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 41 peer reviewed articles and participating in 4 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
Clinical Research
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4 Clinical Trials
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Children's Urology Group PL
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Johns Hopkins All Children's Outpatient Care, St. Petersburg
Dr. Stapleton is the division chief of oncology and director of pediatric neuro-oncology at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital. Dr. Stapleton joined the hospital in 2007. She has formal training in pediatric neuro-oncology. She received the Armstrong Award for Quality and Patient Safety for Johns Hopkins All Children's in the 2024 Johns Hopkins Medicine Clinical Awards. Dr. Stapleton is on the Pediatric Palliative Care Team at Johns Hopkins All Children’s, and she specializes in symptom control and end of life care. She has been awarded numerous grants for phase I studies for patients with brain and spinal cord tumors as well as clinical research in pediatric palliative care. Dr. Stapleton’s research experience includes investigator-initiated and multi-center research projects. Dr. Stapleton is an associate professor of pediatrics at the University of South Florida and an assistant professor in the department of pediatrics at Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Stapleton completed her medical training at St. Louis University School of Medicine, residency training at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas and fellowship training at Baylor College of Medicine/Texas Children’s Hospital. Dr. Stapleton also served 13 years in the United States Air Force. Dr. Stapleton is a member of the American Board of Pediatrics, the Children’s Oncology Group, the Society of Neuro-Oncology, American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, and America Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine. Dr. Stapleton is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Medulloblastoma, Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, Glioma, Histiocytosis, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Anna Varughese
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Anna Varughese?
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Is Dr. Anna Varughese a top-rated expert for Adenoidectomy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Anna Varughese is classified as an Experienced expert for Adenoidectomy, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Anna Varughese specialize in?
While Dr. Anna Varughese is a Pediatrics, they have specific expertise in Adenoidectomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatrics.
Does Dr. Anna Varughese participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Anna Varughese has published 41 articles and abstracts on conditions like Adenoidectomy. You can view a list of Dr. Anna Varughese's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Anna Varughese accept my insurance?
Dr. Anna Varughese accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and AvMed. We recommend calling the office directly at 727-898-7451 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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