Dr. Leigh Vaughan MD
Hospice and Palliative Care Specialist | Hospice and Palliative Medicine
171 Ashley Ave Charleston SC, 29425About
Dr. Leigh Vaughan is a hospice and palliative care specialist practicing in Charleston, SC. Dr. Vaughan provides care to people who are seriously ill. As a hospice and palliative care specialist, Dr. Vaughan works to relieve the pain and suffering of people who have a severe medical condition and are in a critical state. Hospice and palliative care specialists try to improve the quality of life for a person who may not have much time left to live.
Education and Training
Univ of Tn, Memphis, Coll of Med, Memphis Tn 1997
Georgetown University in Washington DC 1997
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Hospice and Palliative Medicine
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