meet our team
Charlene Vargas, MD, FAAP
Board-Certified Pediatrician
Serving at:
Port St. John & Titusville
Languages spoken:
English & Tagalog
Q&A with Dr. Vargas
What is your favorite animated movie or cartoon?
My favorite animated movie is Finding Nemo because it has an appropriate blend of humor, family values, friendship, and shows the result of persistence and determination when trying to accomplish something.
What is your favorite children's book and why?
The book that holds a special place for me is The Children’s Bible because I was brought up with Christian values, trusting in the one true God and giving Him priority above all, and it guides us on how to live properly.
What was your favorite childhood toy?
My favorite childhood toy was Jigsaw puzzles because it is fun, challenging, and gives the satisfaction of accomplishing a goal.
Who is your greatest inspiration and why?
My greatest inspiration is my Mom because she taught me the values of kindness, courage, determination, and integrity.
What are your hobbies and interests outside of work?
Outside of work I like spending time with my family, participating in church activities, listening to music, cooking, sightseeing, bicycling, and playing RPG video games.
What inspired you to work in pediatrics?
What inspired me to work in Pediatrics was my interest in the biological sciences, and the desire to help and make a difference in a young person’s life by promoting health maintenance early on.
What unique qualities, skills, or services set you apart, and how do you build a positive rapport with patients and their families?
What sets me apart in my profession and in return helps me build rapport with patients and their families is that I listen and give time to them, even if I have to go through all the details, so that I can properly address their questions or concerns.
How do you accommodate patients with special needs?
As a Pediatrician, it is integral to our line of work to deal with patients with special needs. For that special group of patients I make sure that I give appropriate time for them during office visits and provide the referrals for the appropriate resources or services they need.
Far Eastern University, Manila (1992 - 1996)
Residency:
SUNY Health Science Center, Brooklyn, NY (2000 - 2003)
- Indefinitely Certified by ECFMG (Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates)
- Board-Certified with ABP
- MOCA-Peds in good standing
- Certified in BLS and PALS
- Fellow, American Academy of Pediatrics
- Diplomate, American Board of Pediatrics
I have no complaints about this office at all.
It’s always a quick and smooth visit . I have no complaints about this office at all
Lauren T.
Love Dr.Ramon !
Love Dr.Ramon ! My daughter enjoys him every time she sees him! And the staff are always pleasant as well !
Sam M.
we have been treated so well.
The staff at the port St John office were so kind and welcoming. We've been here at tgis location for almost 5 years and we have been treated so well. 😊
Loni S.
always attentive, thorough, and incredibly kind.
My son saw Heather on Thursday, September 11. She is always attentive, thorough, and incredibly kind. Pediatricians must have these qualities when working with children, and Heather consistently goes above and beyond. My daughter has been coming to this office since birth—she is now 22 years old. We are so grateful to have had such an amazing pediatrician throughout all these years. We will always recommend to family and friends!
Jennifer B.
We were in and out for a yearly well check in less than 45 minutes.
Everyone we had contact with was very nice and professional. We were in and out for a yearly well check in less than 45 minutes.
Julie K.
We would definitely continue bringing them since their entire health history is there.
I want to write a positive review since we have been notified that you no longer accept our insurance. We've been taking our three boys here since they were born in 2007,2008 and 2014. We are so sad to have to find another pediatrician. Our two oldest are not little kids anymore. But, we would definitely continue bringing them since their entire health history is there. With sad goodbyes. Dr. Raman, Dr. Vargas and Dr. Heather. We appreciate all your care and we will miss you!! Thank you for keeping my boys healthy and the loving care you gave them. ❤️
Jennifer S.
make it fun and engaging with the kids.
Nurses are great the doctors are great while staff a plus plus. The kids love going they’re professional but make it fun and engaging with the kids
Dave N.
Always professional but make it fun for the kids.
Always professional but make it fun for the kids
Dave N.
Good.
Good
Alexis L.
Our nurse practitioner was amazing like always.
Our nurse practitioner was amazing like always
Ashley M.
great visit.
Each and every visit is always a great visit
Tecia D.
good pediatrician close to home.
Caring, kind providers in this office. I am glad to have a good pediatrician close to home.
Jennifer N.
Dr. Raman and his staff have a great rapport with me and my family.
We’ve been coming to this office for many years and Dr. Raman and his staff have a great rapport with me and my family.
Lynette V.
excellent care.
Thank you for always providing excellent care to my kids.
Shaleetta P.
I can not express highly enough about Pediatric Associates Port St John.
I can not express highly enough about Pediatric Associates Port St John. I have been taking both grands to them since 2015. They have the utmost respect, professionalism and kindness anyone could ask for. They will forever be our go to Drs and staff. Sherri Wyman
Eric w.
Always great.
Always great
Suzanne G.
Very friendly.
Very friendly. Very professional.
Thomas Y.
made our visit easy and fun.
First time customers. They are great, made our visit easy and fun. They answered all of our questions and more. The prices cannot be beat. We will definitely be back!
Brian S.
I have used these doctors for all of my kids and my grandson.
I have used these doctors for all of my kids and my grandson who is now 18. My experience has always been good through all the sicknesses and 6 children.
Julie M.
Absolutely love the staff and Dr. Rashid.
Absolutely love the staff and Dr. Rashid at the PSJ location. The staff was very friendly and Dr. Rashid was very informative about my newborn daughter’s health issues she was dealing with. Transferring my son to Dr. Rashid as well!
K G.
I have no complaints about this office at all.
It’s always a quick and smooth visit . I have no complaints about this office at all
Lauren T.
Love Dr.Ramon !
Love Dr.Ramon ! My daughter enjoys him every time she sees him! And the staff are always pleasant as well !
Sam M.
we have been treated so well.
The staff at the port St John office were so kind and welcoming. We've been here at tgis location for almost 5 years and we have been treated so well. 😊
Loni S.
always attentive, thorough, and incredibly kind.
My son saw Heather on Thursday, September 11. She is always attentive, thorough, and incredibly kind. Pediatricians must have these qualities when working with children, and Heather consistently goes above and beyond. My daughter has been coming to this office since birth—she is now 22 years old. We are so grateful to have had such an amazing pediatrician throughout all these years. We will always recommend to family and friends!
Jennifer B.
We were in and out for a yearly well check in less than 45 minutes.
Everyone we had contact with was very nice and professional. We were in and out for a yearly well check in less than 45 minutes.
Julie K.
We would definitely continue bringing them since their entire health history is there.
I want to write a positive review since we have been notified that you no longer accept our insurance. We've been taking our three boys here since they were born in 2007,2008 and 2014. We are so sad to have to find another pediatrician. Our two oldest are not little kids anymore. But, we would definitely continue bringing them since their entire health history is there. With sad goodbyes. Dr. Raman, Dr. Vargas and Dr. Heather. We appreciate all your care and we will miss you!! Thank you for keeping my boys healthy and the loving care you gave them. ❤️
Jennifer S.
make it fun and engaging with the kids.
Nurses are great the doctors are great while staff a plus plus. The kids love going they’re professional but make it fun and engaging with the kids
Dave N.
Always professional but make it fun for the kids.
Always professional but make it fun for the kids
Dave N.
Good.
Good
Alexis L.
Our nurse practitioner was amazing like always.
Our nurse practitioner was amazing like always
Ashley M.
great visit.
Each and every visit is always a great visit
Tecia D.
good pediatrician close to home.
Caring, kind providers in this office. I am glad to have a good pediatrician close to home.
Jennifer N.
Dr. Raman and his staff have a great rapport with me and my family.
We’ve been coming to this office for many years and Dr. Raman and his staff have a great rapport with me and my family.
Lynette V.
excellent care.
Thank you for always providing excellent care to my kids.
Shaleetta P.
I can not express highly enough about Pediatric Associates Port St John.
I can not express highly enough about Pediatric Associates Port St John. I have been taking both grands to them since 2015. They have the utmost respect, professionalism and kindness anyone could ask for. They will forever be our go to Drs and staff. Sherri Wyman
Eric w.
Always great.
Always great
Suzanne G.
Very friendly.
Very friendly. Very professional.
Thomas Y.
made our visit easy and fun.
First time customers. They are great, made our visit easy and fun. They answered all of our questions and more. The prices cannot be beat. We will definitely be back!
Brian S.
I have used these doctors for all of my kids and my grandson.
I have used these doctors for all of my kids and my grandson who is now 18. My experience has always been good through all the sicknesses and 6 children.
Julie M.
Absolutely love the staff and Dr. Rashid.
Absolutely love the staff and Dr. Rashid at the PSJ location. The staff was very friendly and Dr. Rashid was very informative about my newborn daughter’s health issues she was dealing with. Transferring my son to Dr. Rashid as well!
K G.
Visit Dr. Vargas at this additional location:
Titusville
- Monday: 8AM–5PM
- Tuesday: 8AM–5PM
- Wednesday: 8AM–5PM
- Thursday: 8AM–5PM
- Friday: 8AM–4:30PM
- Saturday: 8AM–12PM*
- Sunday: Closed
*1st and 3rd Saturday of the month
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