Dr. Richard J. Vargo specializes in clinical oral and maxillofacial pathology. He offers diagnosis and management of oral diseases, including mouth sores and inflammation, yeast and fungal infections, diminished saliva production and dry mouth, and precancerous lesions. He performs soft tissue biopsies, steroid therapy for oral ulcers and inflammatory conditions, and oral cancer screenings.Dr. Vargo’s research interests include oral ulcers, dental abnormalities, oral manifestations of HIV and syphilis, and oral effects of cannabis use.Dr. Vargo is an adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. He also serves in the Department of Pathology, Oral Biopsy Service.His professional memberships include: American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, American Academy of Oral Medicine, American Dental Association, Missouri Dental Association, Greater St. Louis Dental Society and Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society.
Dr. Richard Vargo, DMD
- Dentistry, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
- Accepting new patients
- 10 years of experience
- Center for Specialized Medicine 1225 South Grand Boulevard GL - Door 3, St. Louis, MO 63104
- (314) 617-2500
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Education Background
RESIDENCY
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center - 2018
MEDICAL SCHOOL
Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville - 2022
University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine - 2015
Languages Spoken
- English
Location & Hours
- 1225 South Grand Boulevard GL - Door 3, St. Louis, MO 63104
Specialties Treated
- Dentistry
- Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Insurance Accepted
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- CHAMPVA
- Meritain Health
- Anthem Blue Cross
- Aetna
- Molina Healthcare
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