The Vargos:⁣

Matt brings over four decades of experience in the medical field to Vargo Anesthesia.  He began his career after earning a Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care, in 1985.  He worked as a Registered Respiratory Therapist and an ECMO technician, during this time he developed the “Pilot Balloon Repair Kit,” which was published in RT Advanced Journal.

While working full-time as an RRT, Matt earned his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Carlow College in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 1994. Following completion of his BSN, he practiced as both a Neonatal ICU nurse and Trauma ICU nurse, further expanding his critical care experience.

He went on to complete his Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in 2003. Over the past 23 years as a CRNA, Matt has practiced in more than thirty institutions, bringing a broad depth of clinical experience across diverse settings. His career reflects a foundation of hands-on patient care, innovation, and a commitment to advancing anesthesia practice.

Sue brings a strong background in critical care nursing and clinical application development to Vargo Anesthesia. She began her career as a Registered Nurse, working in both the Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU) and Surgical ICU, where she gained extensive experience managing complex, high-acuity patients.

While raising their children, Sue continued to build on her clinical foundation and has spent the past 15 years working alongside Matt in the development and growth of Vargo Anesthesia. She has played an integral role in shaping the apps, helping translate real-world clinical experience into practical, accessible tools for anesthesia providers.

Sue and Matt are the founders of Vargo Anesthesia, a family-owned medical app company built on decades of clinical experience. Their work reflects a shared commitment to developing practical, case-driven tools designed for everyday clinical practice in anesthesia and perioperative care.