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Dr. Carolyn Vaughn, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery*
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13 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Carolyn Vaughn, MD

Dr. Carolyn Vaughn, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgery Specialist in San Jose, CA. They specialize in Orthopedic Hand Surgery, has 13 years of experience, and is board certified in Hand Surgery. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS / WORCESTER CAMPUS and is affiliated with Santa Clara Valley Medical Center.

Dr. Vaughn works at Practice in San Jose, CA with other offices in San Francisco, CA. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Vaughn's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
    751 S Bascom Ave, San Jose, CA 95128 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (408) 885-5315
  2. 2
    Ucsf Genomic Medicine Laboratory
    513 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94143 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (415) 476-1239
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    O'connor Hospital
    2105 Forest Ave, San Jose, CA 95128 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (408) 947-2500

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  • Santa Clara Valley Medical Center

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    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Hand Surgery

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    • 13 years of experience
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    • UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS / WORCESTER CAMPUS
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    • Hand Surgery and Plastic Surgery
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