Patrick J. Vaughan, MD

Hip and Knee Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Sports Medicine

Sports medicine, joint replacement
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Virtual Visits Available

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.

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Specializing in:

  • Hip and Knee Orthopedic Surgery
  • Orthopedic Sports Medicine

Locations

Care Center

1724 W. Union Suite 100
Tacoma, WA 98405-2099

(253) 752-1160

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Care Center

2727 Hollycroft Street Suite #410
Gig Harbor, WA 98335

(253) 358-4015

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Education

Program: MD
Institution: Georgetown University School of Medicine

Program: Residency
Institution: Medical College of Virginia

Program: Board Certified
Institution: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Associations

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine

Pierce County Medical Society

Washington State Medical Society

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