SLUCare Physician Group
Richard Vargo, DMD Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in St. Louis, MO

Dr. Richard J. Vargo specializes in clinical oral and maxillofacial pathology. He offers diagnosis and management of oral diseases, including mouth sores and inflammation, soft tissue growths, yeast and fungal infections, diminished saliva production and dry mouth, and precancerous lesions. He performs soft tissue biopsies, steroid therapy for oral ulcers and inflammatory conditions, and oral cancer screenings.
Dr. Vargo's research interests include oral ulcers, non-invasive detection of oral cancer, dental abnormalities, oral manifestations of HIV and syphilis, and oral effects of cannabis use.
Dr. Vargo is an adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. He also serves in the Department of Dermatology, Division of Dermatopathology, Oral Biopsy Service.
His professional memberships include: American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, American Academy of Oral Medicine, International College of Dentists, Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society, North American Society of Head and Neck Pathology, American Dental Association, Missouri Dental Association, and Greater St. Louis Dental Society.
Dr. Vargo's research interests include oral ulcers, non-invasive detection of oral cancer, dental abnormalities, oral manifestations of HIV and syphilis, and oral effects of cannabis use.
Dr. Vargo is an adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. He also serves in the Department of Dermatology, Division of Dermatopathology, Oral Biopsy Service.
His professional memberships include: American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, American Academy of Oral Medicine, International College of Dentists, Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society, North American Society of Head and Neck Pathology, American Dental Association, Missouri Dental Association, and Greater St. Louis Dental Society.
About Me
Specialties
Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Gender
Male
Education
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Residency, 2018
Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville
Master of Business Administration, 2022
University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine
Medical School, 2015
Hospital Affiliations
SLUCare MCO
SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital
Certifications
American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
Drug Enforcement Administration
Missouri Dept of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs
Missouri State Board of Registration
Medical Interests
Fungal infections
Oral cancer
Soft tissue tumors
Yeast infections
Reviews
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4.9Overall Experience4.8Listened Carefully4.8Explained Things Clearly4.7Knew Medical History4.8Involved in Care Decisions4.9Showed Courtesy & Respect
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4.8 out of 5
119 ratings,
56 reviews
8/27/2026
I will not see him again
8/26/2026
He goes above and beyond for me and I like that.
8/25/2026
He knows what he is doing. He is an amazing man
8/25/2026
Listens to everything you say with respect! explains the way even I could understand! A great Doctor!
8/11/2026
Very knowledgeable and nice.
Map & Directions
SLUCare Physician Group
1225 S. Grand Blvd.St. Louis, MO 63104
Mon
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed
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