Name:
April Vargus, M.S.P.A.S., PA-C
Title:
Physician Assistant
Clinic:
Family Medicine Clinic
Undergraduate School:
Iowa Wesleyan College, Mount Pleasant, Iowa
Medical School:
Des Moines University, Des Moines, Iowa
Additional Degrees/Training:
Academic Fellowship, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina
What Attracted Me to Medicine:
The ability to make a difference in someone’s life and really feel like you can help them live a better life.
Specialties:
- Women’s Health
- Dermatology
Conditions I Treat:
- Preventative health maintenance/physical exams
- Urgent care issues
- Care of chronic conditions (with referrals provided as needed).
- Women’s health issues
How My Expertise Can Benefit Patients:
I am experienced and extremely knowledgeable in the areas of preconception counseling, STIs, contraception, urinary incontinence, obstetrics, breast issues and melanoma. I can provide extensive patient education and treatment options.
How I Spend My Free Time:
I enjoy spending time outdoors with my family, whether it’s swimming, biking, walking, hiking or just playing with my children at the park.
Fun Fact:
I lived and practiced in California, Hawaii and South Carolina prior to returning to my alma mater.
Health Advice to Live By:
Accept help whenever it is offered and do not be afraid to ask for help, because additional stress is never a good thing for your body or mind.
