John A. Vargo
Expertise in
11
conditions
Expertise in
11
conditions
300 Halket Street, 
Pittsburgh, PA 

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 highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Vaginal Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Endometrial Cancer, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

Dr. Vargo is board certified in American Board Of Radiology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 135 peer reviewed articles and participating in 6 clinical trials. Dr. Vargo is currently accepting new patients.

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

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Gateway Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Geisinger
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
PA Health and Wellness
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
The Health Plan
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
  • EPO
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
300 Halket Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. John A. Vargo

How do I make an appointment with Dr. John A. Vargo?

You can book an appointment with Dr. John A. Vargo by calling their office at 412-641-4600. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. John A. Vargo a top-rated expert for Vaginal Cancer?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. John A. Vargo is classified as an Elite expert for Vaginal Cancer, 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. John A. Vargo specialize in?

While Dr. John A. Vargo is a Radiation Oncology, they have specific expertise in Vaginal Cancer, Cervical Cancer, and Endometrial Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Radiation Oncology.

Does Dr. John A. Vargo participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. John A. Vargo has published 135 articles and abstracts on conditions like Vaginal Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. John A. Vargo's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. John A. Vargo accept my insurance?

Dr. John A. Vargo accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-641-4600 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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