University of Puget Sound

PATRICK J. VAUGHAN, MD

Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon

Specializing In: SPORTS MEDICINE, ARTHROSCOPY, JOINT REPLACEMENT

"I take the time to understand each patient’s unique circumstances in order to recommend the best treatment option for the specific injury and lifestyle goals. The partnership between physician and patient is essential to reach the goals of peak performance, prevent future injuries, and promote lifelong fitness. I provide a combination of compassionate care and technical expertise." - Patrick J. Vaughan, MD

Dr. Vaughan has been practicing in the South Sound for 13 years. He is the medical director and team orthopedic surgeon for the Tacoma Rainiers (AAA affiliate of the Seattle Mariners), and provides sports medicine coverage for Gig Harbor High School. He also is the team orthopedic surgeon for the University of Puget Sound where has worked with all of the school’s varsity sports teams for over 10 years. Dr. Vaughan was recently honored as Washington State Athletic Trainers’ Association’s Physician of the year for 2017. He assisted in bringing the Tactical Athlete Program to the Tacoma area.  He works with medical residents as well as PA and Medical students.  Dr. Vaughan served in the U.S. Navy from 2001-2005 at the Naval Hospital Pensacola as a staff orthopedic surgeon.

Dr. Vaughan enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking, skiing, and golf, and spending time with his family, especially sports with his two children.

HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS:

• Lakewood Surgery Center
• St Anthony Hospital
• St Joseph Medical Center
• MultiCare Allenmore Hospital

PRACTICE FOCUS

• Knee and Shoulder Arthroscopy
• ACL Reconstruction
• Fracture Care

TOP PROCEDURES

• Knee Arthroscopy with Menisectomy or Meniscal Repair
• ACL Reconstruction
• Shoulder Arthroscopy with Labral or Rotator Cuff Repair
• Posterior Tibial Tendon Reconstruction
• Repair of Multiple or Complex Deformities

MEDICAL SCHOOL

• Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, DC

RESIDENCY

• Orthopaedic Surgery - Medical College of Virginia at Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA

CERTIFICATION

• Board-Certification, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

• American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
• Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
• Pierce County Medical Society
• Washington State Medical Society