Torsten Rotto, MD
he/him

College:  Stanford University

Medical School: Stanford University School of Medicine

Areas of Interest: Preventative Medicine, Sports Medicine, Lifestyle Medicine, Medical Education

I was born and raised in Minnesota, but I have spent the last decade in the Bay Area. Football gave me the opportunity to attend Stanford as an undergrad, and I was thrilled to stay for medical school and now residency. I found my passion for Family Medicine late in medical school, and now I could not be happier to take care of patients of all ages from head to toe. 

I chose Stanford-O’Connor as it was where I discovered Family Medicine. The culture of collegiality, kindness, teaching, and full-spectrum care is incredibly welcoming. Since starting residency, I have been challenged with the optimal balance of support and autonomy to help push the boundaries of my ability to care for patients. 

My hobbies outside of medicine include playing guitar, cooking, hitting the weights, fishing, camping, and spending time with my fiancée, family, and friends. 

Fun Fact: I had shoulder-length hair in college

Juana Vargas, MD
she/her

College: New York University

Medical school: Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell

Emergency Medicine Residency: NS/LIJ at Northwell Health

Areas of interest: Orthobiologics, Wilderness Medicine, Public Health

During childhood and adolescence, I was involved in multiple sports that unfortunately were sidelined as I entered university and medical school. However, during my Emergency Medicine training I saw multiple patients with chronic pain and acute injuries sustained through sports, falls, and everyday life. Their presentations, management, and ultimate dispositions reignited my interest not only in sports but also in the focused care of these conditions.

The impact of injuries and other medical conditions on quality of life has made me realize that there must be greater community efforts and awareness to improve patient health. Prevention of injury and chronic disease is the goal on the journey to improve community well-being, and I hope to play a part in these efforts.

Fun fact: Hiking is always fun because I get to see Cheddar (Corgi) successfully cross the mini bodies of water