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Zackary Vaughn is a board-certified, fellowship-trained sports medicine surgeon at Stanford Health Care specializing in the treatment of hip, knee, and shoulder sports injuries. He serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Stanford University School of Medicine and is currently the head team physician for both the men’s and women’s rugby teams at Stanford University. Dr. Vaughn has extensive experience with procedures such as anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) surgery, ligament reconstructions, rotator cuff repair, and arthroscopies of the hip, knee, and shoulder. His research interests focus on hip joint motion and its relation to the prevention of hip arthritis. He has explored alternative techniques for ACL revisions, particularly the use of calcium phosphate bone cement. His contributions to peer-reviewed journals include publications in the American Journal of Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy. Dr. Vaughn is recognized for delivering numerous presentations on various orthopaedic topics and is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Stanford University School of Medicine • Stanford, CA
Clinical Assistant Professor in Orthopaedic Surgery, focusing on sports medicine.
Stanford Men's Rugby Team • Stanford, CA
Head team physician for the men's rugby team.
Stanford Women's Rugby Team • Stanford, CA
Head team physician for the women's rugby team.
Golden State Warriors • San Francisco, CA
Team physician for the NBA Golden State Warriors.
San Jose Earthquakes • San Jose, CA
Head team physician for the MLS San Jose Earthquakes.
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