Danulka(Torres)VargasMDFAAP

Summary

• Dr. Danulka Vargas-Torres is a board-certified pediatrician with extensive experience and qualifications in providing exceptional care for children and their families. Her expertise in the field of pediatrics is reinforced by her strong background in the behavioral health sector. Dr. Vargas has worked in various settings, including as an Associate Chief Clinical Officer at a federally qualified health center in Ocala, Florida. Her administrative duties and responsibilities have been instrumental in ensuring that patients receive the best possible care.
  
  Dr. Vargas is a summa cum laude graduate with a BS in Health Science Education, and she also holds a medical degree from the Universidad Central Del Este. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from the School of Medicine in the Dominican Republic. She completed her pediatric residency at Ponce Health Sciences University at San Lucas' Episcopal Hospital in Ponce, Puerto Rico. She received additional training in health education and a Master's in Public Health from the University of Puerto Rico. Dr. Vargas is an experienced health teacher with five years of experience at the PR Department of Education public schools. She is also experienced in Emergency Medicine, Public Health, Disaster Preparedness, and Behavioral Health.
  
  As a fully bilingual pediatrician, Dr. Vargas is proficient in communicating fluently in both English and Spanish. She has published several medical articles in infectious diseases, including Dengue, Chikungunya, and other arboviruses. She enjoys all aspects of pediatrics and has a particular interest in mental health.
  
  Apart from her work, Dr. Vargas loves to travel with her husband, participate in her church and serve her community, entertain family and friends, exercise, engage in arts, music, photography, and spend time outdoors.