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
made a plan to help my son.
Dr. Vargas was very good. She listened closely to my concerns and made a plan to help my son. The staff was wonderful and even squeezed in an extra physical while we were there.
Samantha V.
We absolutely love taking our daughter here.
We absolutely love taking our daughter here. Especially when we get to see Heather. She is exceptional to work with! Thank you for all your hard work.
Barbie T.
Heather is probably my favorite lol.
Heather is probably my favorite lol. But every dr there is amazing! I grew up going here and now my kids go here.
Rylee T.
Always a great experience.
Always a great experience
Laura W.
The staff are so sweet and ready to help.
We love this office for our twins! The staff are so sweet and ready to help. We especially love Heather! Very accommodating doing our twins at the same appointment slot, and they are champs! And the office is CLEAN! We love it!
Alyssa T.
Heather especially was more than helpful.
Did a great job at listening to my questions and concerns. Heather especially was more than helpful.
Alec P.
professional.
Every one is nice, friendly, professional and takes how ever much time you need to answer questions and explain the diagnosis.
Kathy B.
very patient and accommodating.
They were very patient and accommodating having both my kids appointments back to back and understanding my concerns, especially for my special needs son. Wonderful staff. Very happy overall.
Elizabeth A.
made a plan to help my son.
Dr. Vargas was very good. She listened closely to my concerns and made a plan to help my son. The staff was wonderful and even squeezed in an extra physical while we were there.
Samantha V.
We absolutely love taking our daughter here.
We absolutely love taking our daughter here. Especially when we get to see Heather. She is exceptional to work with! Thank you for all your hard work.
Barbie T.
Heather is probably my favorite lol.
Heather is probably my favorite lol. But every dr there is amazing! I grew up going here and now my kids go here.
Rylee T.
Always a great experience.
Always a great experience
Laura W.
The staff are so sweet and ready to help.
We love this office for our twins! The staff are so sweet and ready to help. We especially love Heather! Very accommodating doing our twins at the same appointment slot, and they are champs! And the office is CLEAN! We love it!
Alyssa T.
Heather especially was more than helpful.
Did a great job at listening to my questions and concerns. Heather especially was more than helpful.
Alec P.
professional.
Every one is nice, friendly, professional and takes how ever much time you need to answer questions and explain the diagnosis.
Kathy B.
very patient and accommodating.
They were very patient and accommodating having both my kids appointments back to back and understanding my concerns, especially for my special needs son. Wonderful staff. Very happy overall.
Elizabeth A.
Visit Dr. Vargas at this additional location:
Port St. John | Cocoa, FL
- Monday: 8AM–5PM
- Tuesday: 8AM–5PM
- Wednesday: 8AM–5PM
- Thursday: 8AM–5PM
- Friday: 8AM–4:30PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
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