Overview
Patrick Vaughan, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in the care and education of the amateur, professional and weekend athlete. He utilizes both non-operative as well as surgical care in order to restore his patients' function and return them to the activities they love.Dr. Vaughan has been practicing orthopedic surgery in the South Sound for over 15 years. He is the medical director and team orthopedic surgeon for the Tacoma Rainiers (AAA franchise of the Seattle Mariners), and provides sports medicine coverage for Gig Harbor High School. He is the current team orthopedic surgeon for the University of Puget Sound and has worked with all of the school's varsity sports teams for over a dozen years. He served in the U.S. Navy from 2001-2005 at the Naval Hospital Pensacola as an orthopedic surgeon.He enjoys outdoor activities, such as hiking, skiing, and golf, spending time with his family, and playing sports with his two teenagers.
Dr. Vaughan is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Knock Knees, Osteoarthritis, Bowlegs, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.
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Locations
2727 Hollycroft St Suite #410, Gig Harbor, WA 98335
1724 W Union Ave, Suite 100, Tacoma, WA 98405
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Vaughan has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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Peter Krumins, MD, is fellowship trained in sports medicine with a professional interest in joint reconstruction of the lower extremity, including foot, ankle, knee and hip. He enjoys solving complex surgical problems to help individuals regain function and return to the activities they love.Dr. Krumins is an avid sports enthusiast enjoying snow skiing, paddle boarding, and hiking with his three children, as well as competing in bike races as a member of the Old Town Bicycle "dirt" team. Dr. Krumins is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.
Dr. Seibert is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in the medical and surgical treatment of injuries, diseases and other conditions of the foot and ankle. His practice offers a wide range of the most up-to-date care for conditions of the lower extremity, from common ailments to complex foot and ankle trauma. Whether injured on the job or on the field, Dr. Seibert is focused on helping you return to the activities you enjoy. Dr. Seibert enjoys working to help heal foot and ankle conditions because of the variety the specialty provides and the opportunity to take care of both young and aging patients. Dr. Seibert is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Bunions, Osteochondritis Dissecans, and Osgood-Schlatter Disease.
Dr. Brandes is a Board-certified Orthopaedic Surgeon with additional fellowship training in the subspecialty area of foot and ankle. In addition to practicing general orthopaedics, he specializes in treating patients with foot and ankle problems, as well as fractures of both the upper and lower extremities. Dr. Brandes grew up in Southern California, where he attended UCLA for his undergraduate degree, followed by the USC Keck School of Medicine. He stays up-to-date on current and emerging technologies and treatments for athletic and traumatic injures, acquired deformities and arthritis of the foot and ankle. Dr. Brandes believes that patients need to be active participants in their care. By thoroughly explaining an injury or condition, patients are better able to select their best treatment options and more actively participate in their rehabilitation and recovery. In his spare time, he enjoys skiing, hiking, cooking and perfecting the art of barbecue with his wife and children. He was a competitive runner through high school and into college and is still an avid runner. Congratulations to Dr. Brandes for being honored as a 2015 Top Doc by the International Association of Orthopedic Surgeons!. Dr. Brandes is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Bursitis.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Patrick J. Vaughan
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Patrick J. Vaughan?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Patrick J. Vaughan by calling their office at 253-358-4002. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Patrick J. Vaughan a top-rated expert for Knock Knees?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Patrick J. Vaughan is classified as an Distinguished expert for Knock Knees, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Patrick J. Vaughan specialize in?
While Dr. Patrick J. Vaughan is a Podiatric Surgery, they have specific expertise in Knock Knees, Osteoarthritis, and Bowlegs. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Podiatric Surgery.
Does Dr. Patrick J. Vaughan accept my insurance?
Dr. Patrick J. Vaughan accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Ambetter. We recommend calling the office directly at 253-358-4002 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Distinguished
- Knock KneesDr. Vaughan isDistinguished. Learn about Knock Knees.
- OsteoarthritisDr. Vaughan isDistinguished. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- Advanced
- BowlegsDr. Vaughan isAdvanced. Learn about Bowlegs.
- BursitisDr. Vaughan isAdvanced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Calcium Pyrophosphate ArthritisDr. Vaughan isAdvanced. Learn about Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis.
- TendinitisDr. Vaughan isAdvanced. Learn about Tendinitis.
- TenosynovitisDr. Vaughan isAdvanced. Learn about Tenosynovitis.
- Experienced
- Achilles Tendon RuptureDr. Vaughan isExperienced. Learn about Achilles Tendon Rupture.
- Baker CystDr. Vaughan isExperienced. Learn about Baker Cyst.
- Caffey DiseaseDr. Vaughan isExperienced. Learn about Caffey Disease.
- Congenital Mirror Movement DisorderDr. Vaughan isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Mirror Movement Disorder.
- Fibrodysplasia Ossificans ProgressivaDr. Vaughan isExperienced. Learn about Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva.
- Frozen ShoulderDr. Vaughan isExperienced. Learn about Frozen Shoulder.