Dr. Zackary Vaughn

Assistant Professor

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Biography

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.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Assistant Professor

2010-01-01 — Present

Stanford University School of Medicine • Stanford, CA

Clinical Assistant Professor in Orthopaedic Surgery, focusing on sports medicine.

Head Team Physician

2010-01-01 — Present

Stanford Men's Rugby Team • Stanford, CA

Head team physician for the men's rugby team.

Head Team Physician

2010-01-01 — Present

Stanford Women's Rugby Team • Stanford, CA

Head team physician for the women's rugby team.

Team Physician

2012-01-01 — Present

Golden State Warriors • San Francisco, CA

Team physician for the NBA Golden State Warriors.

Head Team Physician

2013-01-01 — Present

San Jose Earthquakes • San Jose, CA

Head team physician for the MLS San Jose Earthquakes.

Awards

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Resident Research Award

2007-01-01
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Graduation Honors - Distinction Research

2004-05-01
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Graduation Honors - Cum Laude

1999-05-01
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Health Profession Society - Student Year Nominee

1998-01-01

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.