John Gaughen MD
Radiologist | Body Imaging
765 Summit Ridge Point Charlottesville Virginia, 22911About
Dr. John Gaughen is a radiologist practicing in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Gaughen specializes in diagnosing and treating injuries and diseases using medical imaging techniques such as X-Rays, magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography exams. These techniques offer accurate visibility to the inside of the patients body and help to detect otherwise hidden illnesses so that they can be treated quickly and efficiently.
Education and Training
University of Virginia
University of Virginia / Main Campus 2002
Board Certification
American Board of Radiology- Radiology
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR- Neuroradiology
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Soft tissue calcifications in the lower extremities of severely diabetic patients simulating venous stasis or collagen vascular disease.
- Comparing the Accuracy of Digital Subtraction Angiography, CT Angiographyand MR Angiography at Estimating the Volume of Cerebral Aneurysms.
- Telehealth stroke education for rural elderly Virginians.
- Strategic and Technical Considerations for the Endovascular Embolization of Intracranial Meningiomas.
Areas of expertise and specialization
Internships
- University of Virginia
Fellowships
- Fellowship Community Church - Roanoke, Va
Professional Society Memberships
- American Society of Neuroradiology, Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery
Hobbies / Sports
- Soccer, Running
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- Michael B. Sneider MD1215 LEE ST CHARLOTTESVILLE VA 22908
- Philip A Keith M.D.Uva Hospital Charlottesville VA 22908
- Julie Ann Matsumoto M.D.Uva Hospital Charlottesville VA 22908
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