Ethan Vargo, DO, joins the Division of Urologic Surgery as an assistant professor of surgery, effective September 1.
Vargo specializes in robotic surgical treatments for oncologic diseases including prostate and kidney cancer. He has expertise in benign urologic diseases including kidney stones and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH. Vargo offers laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP), a minimally invasive approach, for large prostate glands.
“We are pleased to welcome Dr. Vargo, who completed his urologic training at WashU Medicine, to our faculty,” says Michael Johnson, MD, interim chief of the Division of Urologic Surgery. “Our team provides the highest quality of care for people with urologic conditions ranging from enlarged prostate to the most complex cancers. Dr. Vargo demonstrates compassionate care for his patients while also offering the most advanced surgical techniques, often resulting in shorter hospital stays and quicker recovery times.”
Vargo earned his medical degree from Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine in Athens, OH. He completed urology residency training at the Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital in Akron, OH, and a minimally invasive endourology fellowship at WashU Medicine.
“I hope to serve as both a leader and an educator—for trainees and patients alike. I pride myself on going the extra mile, and I hope to continue with this practice at WashU,” says Vargo. “The camaraderie within our urology team is palpable. Everyone in our group truly wants to do the right thing for the patient.”
The Department of Surgery welcomes Ethan Vargo, DO, to the Division of Urologic Surgery.