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Dr. Scott Vargo, MD

Dr. Scott Vargo, MD

Internal Medicine*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Scott Vargo, MD is an internist in Pittsburgh, PA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine in 1996. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as UPMC Passavant-McCandless and AHN Wexford Hospital. He is accepting telehealth appointments.

3.6 Star Rating
Based on 16 reviews 3.6 Star Rating (16 reviews)

Practice

1307 Federal St Ste 304 Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Telehealth available
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Dr. Vargo's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Vargo

3.6
16 ratings, 8 with a written review
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Solid Attentive Care
At the age of 71 I believe this is the first doctor I've ever had who's really paying attention. He's smart and knows what he's doing. What more could you want?
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 27, 2023
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Bedside manor
I think very knowledgeable man. For a few years we had no major issues until we did…. It appeared to be selective on who he takes his time with. We heard him talk for 30min + hearing thru the walls as we waited… coming in late we were all ready for our turn with issues. Very short and did not take the time to go into the detail… to a year later we went into the hospital and found he kicked my husband to the curb. He fell off the AHN app and we had no PCP. Concerning to share if in need.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Ck16066 – Jan 22, 2023
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Dr. Vargo seemed to put very little effort into my care when I was in the hospital and he was my attending physician. Not only did he not use AHNs EHR (Epic) to identify what medications I had been given he also went off of a false assumption to extend my stay at the hospital by one day. When I pointed out the issues with the extension he laughed it off and could not have cared less. He also has a propensity to use others to deliver information and news he knows the client is not going to like. I would not recommend ever having Dr. Vargo treat you as he seems to have other priorities.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Andrew Radakovich – Dec 31, 2022
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The practice does not answer the phone. You leave your number, and then an outside company calls you back. The outside company can call into the office if the patient's question is interesting enough. If it is, then they can have someone in the office call you. These doctors wouldn't want to talk to their grubby old patients too often, would they?
What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Long wait times
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Rob – Apr 19, 2021
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He is an excellent Doctor, and honestly saved my life by being thorough and carefully examining me, ordering many tests and discovering a life threatening condition. He's extremely concerned about your well being, and literally goes out of his way to help patients. I could not recommend him any stronger.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Mar 28, 2019
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He does not come across as a caring doctor. Basically, he comes into the room without a greeting (except to say, "What brings you here today?"), looks at the info on his computer, asks a few questions (doesn't listen to the answers; asks the same questions again) and then he leaves the room. AND, he forgot to sign my Wellness Visit card (my wife had to remind him). I requested that my ears be irrigated; but, he forgot (my wife had to remind him).
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Carnegie, PA – Jul 07, 2017
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Dr. Vargo came across as uninterested and busy, when he finally came into the room after I'd waited for an hour and a half. He brought a woman with him, and mumbled something while pointing to her, went to his computer, stood with his back to me and drilled off a series of questions, most not responding to or asking me to elaborate on. When he asked about the side effect of a particular medication, I responded and he turned to the woman and discussed how he'd "heard that too."
What went well
  • Office environment
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
5 others found this helpful
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Robert in Gibsonia, PA – Mar 20, 2017
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Very competent. Communicates well!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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Kate L. in Cranberry Township, PA – Feb 03, 2016
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Dr. Scott Vargo, MD is an internist in Pittsburgh, PA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine in 1996. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as UPMC Passavant-McCandless and AHN Wexford Hospital. He is accepting telehealth appointments.

  • Internal Medicine

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  • Drexel University College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1996
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Internal Medicine
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Locations

Practice

PGH General Medicine Associates1307 Federal St Ste 304 Pittsburgh, PA 15212
1

Practice

Allegheny Clinic12311 Perry Hwy Wexford, PA 15090
2
Little Sisters of the Poor of the State of Pennsylvania1028 Benton Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15212
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • AHN Wexford Hospital

    12351 Perry Hwy
    Wexford, PA 15090
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    86%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    21% higher than the national average

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  • UPMC Passavant-McCandless

    9100 Babcock Blvd
    Pittsburgh, PA 15237
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

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  • West Penn Hospital

    4800 Friendship Ave
    Pittsburgh, PA 15224
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

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