Dr. Patrick J Vaughan MD
Orthopedist
2420 S Union Ave Suite 300 Tacoma WA, 98405About
Dr. Patrick Vaughan is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Tacoma, WA. Dr. Vaughan specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Vaughan tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
Education and Training
Georgetown Univ Sch of Med, Washington Dc 1996
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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