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Dr. Jefferson Vaughan, MD

Bariatric Surgery*
4.7 (80)
Map Pin Small Jupiter, FL
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Jefferson Vaughan, MD

Dr. Jefferson Vaughan, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in Jupiter, FL. They specialize in Bariatric Surgery, has 37 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from University of South Alabama Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine and is affiliated with Jupiter Medical Center. Dr. Vaughan, completed a residency at Mt Sinai Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Vaughan an average 4.7 star rating.

Dr. Vaughan works at Jupiter Medical Center Physician Group in Jupiter, FL. They frequently treat conditions like Intestinal Diverticulitis along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Cigna and Humana as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Vaughan's Office Locations

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    Jefferson Vaughan, MD
    1002 S Old Dixie Hwy Ste 206, Jupiter, FL 33458 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (561) 972-5721
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

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  • Jupiter Medical Center

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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Abdominal Pain
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Anemia
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Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Gallstones
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Heartburn
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Ileus
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Intestinal Obstruction
Malnutrition
Nausea
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Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Obesity
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Pelvic Abscess
Pernicious Anemia
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Thiamin Deficiency
Vitamin B Complex Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vitamin_Deficiency
Acid Reflux Surgery
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Abdominal Disorders
Abscess
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Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Disorders
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anal Prolapse
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Autoimmune Diseases
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Tumor
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Atresia
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cancer
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Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chronic Cholecystitis
Cirrhosis
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal Polyp
Congenital Achalasia
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysentery
Dysphagia
Empyema
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Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Food Allergy
Gallbladder Diseases
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemochromatosis
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis C
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Incisional Hernia
Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Prolapse
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Lipomas
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Liver Abscess
Liver Cancer
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Lung Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Megacolon
Mesenteric Lymphadenitis
Mesenteric Panniculitis
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatitis
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Partial Lung Collapse
Pediatric Obesity
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectovaginal Fistula
Reflux Esophagitis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Secondary Malignancies
Skin Cancer
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Splenomegaly
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Stomal Ulcer
Thyroid Nodule
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Ulcer
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Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Unexplained Weight Loss
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Vomiting Disorders
Weight Loss
Abdominal Surgery
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anoscopy
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Appendectomy
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Colectomy
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophageal Surgery
Esophagomyotomy
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Robotic Assist
Foregut Surgery
Gastrectomy
Gastric Banding
Gastric Banding, Laparoscopic
Gastric Bypass Surgery
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastric Sleeve Surgery
Gastroenterology Procedures
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Impedance Testing
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Anti-Reflux Surgery
Laparoscopic Colectomy
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparoscopic Revision Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Paracentesis
Port Placements or Replacements
Puncture Aspiration
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Skin Grafts
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Sphincterotomy
Stomach Surgery
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing
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    4.7
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    Specialties*
    • Bariatric Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 37 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1780649988
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Mt Sinai Medical Center
    Residency
    Internship
    • Mt Sinai Medical Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of South Alabama Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • 1983
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Vaughan works at Jupiter Medical Center Physician Group in Jupiter, FL. View the full address on Dr. Vaughan’s profile.

    Dr. Vaughan has seen patients for Intestinal Diverticulitis, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Vaughan on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    80 patients have reviewed Dr. Vaughan. The overall rating for this provider is 4.7. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Vaughan.

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