Lauri Vargo, MD, is a new faculty member at UNMC.
- Name: Lauri Vargo
- Hometown: Elkhorn, Nebraska
- Title and department at UNMC: Assistant professor, UNMC Department of Dermatology
Research/professional interests:
General dermatology which includes acne, eczema, psoriasis and skin cancer (just to name a few).
Education:
- BS, chemistry, Emory University
- MD, UNMC
- Internship, internal medicine, UNMC
- Residency, dermatology, University of Kansas Medical Center
How I fell in love with dermatology:
I fell in love with dermatology as a teenager when I was a patient myself. My dermatologist made me realize what an impact someone’s skin can have on their day-to-day life. It’s now exciting to provide that sort of care for my patients!
Memberships:
- American Academy of Dermatology
Three things people may not know about me:
- I love traveling and spent time studying abroad in both Italy and China.
- I am the youngest of five children.
- I used to clog (as in dance).
Locations:
- Elkhorn Clinic
- Chalco Clinic