meet our team
Charlene Vargas, MD, FAAP
Board-Certified Pediatrician
Serving at:
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
Dr. Hightower was amazing.
Dr. Hightower was amazing. Very down to earth, knowledgeable, and personable.
Val D.
Courteous and friendly team.
Courteous and friendly team
Alfonso G.
Love this facility and every one there.
Love this facility and every one there..
Misty W.
The location is very clean.
Exceptional service from the time of arrival to the end. The staff is extremely professional, the location is very clean and the doctor we had onsite Sandra De Jesus Medina was top notch and knowledgable. Dr. Medina took the time to listen and provide so much guidance and recommendations. Highly recommend this location and doctor.
Christa J.
De. Porter is amazing.
De. Porter is amazing
Cora C.
to accommodate the needs of there patient's.
Vvery friendly staff to accommodate the needs of there patient's thank you
kita m.
Amazing.
Amazing , very nice & helpful !
Ghia O.
they are great with the children.
As always they are great with the children
Aventura Management R.
I love this clinic.
Thank you for such a wonderful care. I love this clinic. I will keep bringing my child here. The doctor is amazing. The staff and nurse are great!
M M.
Dra Hila Hilberd is the BEST.
Dra Hila Hilberd is the BEST 🤩💗
MAGDA R.
Excellent service and attention!
(Translated by Google) Excellent service and attention! Delighted with the visit (Original) Excelente servicio y atención! Complacida con la visita
elibel f.
Excellent service.
Excellent service
Carlos C.
I love how Dr. was I’m is very thorough and takes his time with each patient.
I love how Dr. was I’m is very thorough and takes his time with each patient.
Adriea S.
I absolutely love this office and all the people in it!
Since I have moved back to central florida, my kids have only came here for visits. I will say I absolutely love this office and all the people in it! Any worries I have, they have helped and are always there to advise and inform me. Keep Up The Good Work Winter Haven Office!
Legend M.
Dr. Kimberly is very good, excellent service.
(Translated by Google) Dr. Kimberly is very good, excellent service. (Original) Kimberly Dra es muy buena excelente servicio
Alan O.
the office is so clean.
Everyone is so nice! And the office is so clean!! 😀
Renee L.
los recomiendo al 100%.
(Translated by Google) Excellent service, excellent customer service. For my son, it was an extraordinary experience because they treated him with professionalism and responsibility. I recommend them 100%. (Original) Excelente Servicio, Excelente atención al cliente. Para mi hijo ha sido un experiencia extraordinaria ya que te atienden con profesionalismo y responsabilidad. Los recomiendo al 100% …
Juan Emilio Peña U.
The nurses are kind.
They took very good care of my daughter. The nurses are kind, and I really liked the doctor.
Nayleh R.
Excellent service.
(Translated by Google) Excellent service 👏 (Original) Excelente atención 👏
YELITZA COROMOTO MOYETONES P.
everyone goes above and beyond to make each visit smooth and stress-free.
I cannot say enough wonderful things about Pediatric Associates and especially Dr. Claudia Landaeta. She has been the doctor for all three of my children for years, and we truly couldn’t ask for anyone better. Dr. Landaeta is patient, caring, and incredibly knowledgeable. She always takes her time with us, listens to every concern, and gives thoughtful guidance. As a mother, having a doctor you fully trust means everything, and she has been that support for our family since day one. The entire staff is also amazing—friendly, professional, and always helpful. From scheduling to check-in to the nurses, everyone goes above and beyond to make each visit smooth and stress-free. We are so grateful for the consistent care, kindness, and reassurance they have provided over the years. Thank you, Dr. Landaeta, and thank you to the whole team at Pediatric Associates for taking such great care of my kids!
Diala K.
Dr. Hightower was amazing.
Dr. Hightower was amazing. Very down to earth, knowledgeable, and personable.
Val D.
Courteous and friendly team.
Courteous and friendly team
Alfonso G.
Love this facility and every one there.
Love this facility and every one there..
Misty W.
The location is very clean.
Exceptional service from the time of arrival to the end. The staff is extremely professional, the location is very clean and the doctor we had onsite Sandra De Jesus Medina was top notch and knowledgable. Dr. Medina took the time to listen and provide so much guidance and recommendations. Highly recommend this location and doctor.
Christa J.
De. Porter is amazing.
De. Porter is amazing
Cora C.
to accommodate the needs of there patient's.
Vvery friendly staff to accommodate the needs of there patient's thank you
kita m.
Amazing.
Amazing , very nice & helpful !
Ghia O.
they are great with the children.
As always they are great with the children
Aventura Management R.
I love this clinic.
Thank you for such a wonderful care. I love this clinic. I will keep bringing my child here. The doctor is amazing. The staff and nurse are great!
M M.
Dra Hila Hilberd is the BEST.
Dra Hila Hilberd is the BEST 🤩💗
MAGDA R.
Excellent service and attention!
(Translated by Google) Excellent service and attention! Delighted with the visit (Original) Excelente servicio y atención! Complacida con la visita
elibel f.
Excellent service.
Excellent service
Carlos C.
I love how Dr. was I’m is very thorough and takes his time with each patient.
I love how Dr. was I’m is very thorough and takes his time with each patient.
Adriea S.
I absolutely love this office and all the people in it!
Since I have moved back to central florida, my kids have only came here for visits. I will say I absolutely love this office and all the people in it! Any worries I have, they have helped and are always there to advise and inform me. Keep Up The Good Work Winter Haven Office!
Legend M.
Dr. Kimberly is very good, excellent service.
(Translated by Google) Dr. Kimberly is very good, excellent service. (Original) Kimberly Dra es muy buena excelente servicio
Alan O.
the office is so clean.
Everyone is so nice! And the office is so clean!! 😀
Renee L.
los recomiendo al 100%.
(Translated by Google) Excellent service, excellent customer service. For my son, it was an extraordinary experience because they treated him with professionalism and responsibility. I recommend them 100%. (Original) Excelente Servicio, Excelente atención al cliente. Para mi hijo ha sido un experiencia extraordinaria ya que te atienden con profesionalismo y responsabilidad. Los recomiendo al 100% …
Juan Emilio Peña U.
The nurses are kind.
They took very good care of my daughter. The nurses are kind, and I really liked the doctor.
Nayleh R.
Excellent service.
(Translated by Google) Excellent service 👏 (Original) Excelente atención 👏
YELITZA COROMOTO MOYETONES P.
everyone goes above and beyond to make each visit smooth and stress-free.
I cannot say enough wonderful things about Pediatric Associates and especially Dr. Claudia Landaeta. She has been the doctor for all three of my children for years, and we truly couldn’t ask for anyone better. Dr. Landaeta is patient, caring, and incredibly knowledgeable. She always takes her time with us, listens to every concern, and gives thoughtful guidance. As a mother, having a doctor you fully trust means everything, and she has been that support for our family since day one. The entire staff is also amazing—friendly, professional, and always helpful. From scheduling to check-in to the nurses, everyone goes above and beyond to make each visit smooth and stress-free. We are so grateful for the consistent care, kindness, and reassurance they have provided over the years. Thank you, Dr. Landaeta, and thank you to the whole team at Pediatric Associates for taking such great care of my kids!
Diala K.
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