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Samantha Alexandra Vergano, MD

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Samantha Alexandra Vergano, MD
  • Children's Title: Associate Medical Director
  • Academic Title: Professor of Pediatrics
  • On Staff Since: July 2024
"I firmly believe in the inherent worth and significance of all individuals, no matter their level of ability or achievements. I greatly enjoy supporting and encouraging families in helping their children reach their full potential in life. Genetics is the gateway to further understanding all the possibilities that lie before each of us. I am grateful to be able to continue this work here at Seattle Children's! "

  • Biography

    Dr. Vergano has enjoyed working in the field of Genetics for over 15 years. She most recently served as the Division Director of Genetics and Metabolism at the Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters in Norfolk, VA beginning in 2012 before coming to Seattle Children's in July of 2024 as the Associate Medical Director for Outpatient services for Genetic Medicine. She established an natural history registry for Coffin-Siris Syndrome and related disorders in 2015, which has enrolled over 500 individuals. She enjoys teaching medical students and residents as well participating in scholarly activities and patient advocacy. 

    Board Certification(s)

    Clinical Genetics and Genomics (MD)
    Pediatrics

    Clinical Interests

    Coffin-Siris Syndrome

    Clinical Genetics and dysmorphology

    Neurodevelopmental conditions

    Bioethics/Disability ethics

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Seattle Children's - Medical Genetics
4800 Sand Point Way NE
OC.9.850
Seattle, WA 98105
Tel: 206-987-2056

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