Thomas A. Vargo, M.D.
Professor, Department of Pediatrics (Cardiology)
Associate, Pediatric Cardiology, Texas Children's Hospital
Chairman and Training Program Director of the Transitional Year Residency Program
Chief of Cardiology, Pediatric Service, Harris County Hospital District
Education
- M.D., University of California at Los Angeles, School of Medicine
- Residency, University Hospitals
- Fellowship, Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children's Hospital
Board Certifications
- American Board of Pediatrics
- American Board of Pediatrics, Sub-Board of Pediatric Cardiology
Clinical and Research Interests
Dr. Vargo directs the cardiac program for the Harris County Hospital District and is responsible for that rotation. His research involves clinical health care issues.
Select Publications
- McMahon CJ, Price JF, Salerno JC, El-Said H, Taylor M, Vargo TA, Nihill MR. Cardiac catheterisation in infants weighing less than 2500 grams. Cardiol Young. 2003;13:117-22.
- McMahon CJ, Ayres N, Pignatelli RH, Franklin W, Vargo TA, Bricker JT, El-Said HG. Echocardiographic presentations of endocarditis, and risk factors for rupture of a sinus of Valsalva in childhood. Cardiol Young. 2003;13:168-72.
- Duff DF, Vargo TA, Nihill MR, Rosenberg HS. Congenital Aortic Stenosis and Severe Tetralogy of Fallot. Cardiovasc Dis. 1976;3:173-182.
Contact Information
Address:
Texas Children's Hospital
6621 Fannin St., MC 19345-C
Houston, TX 77030
Phone: 832-826-5601
Fax: 832-825-5630
E-mail: tvargo@bcm.edu