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Derek Vaughn MD

Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Insurance Plans Accepted

Areas of Expertise

  • Adult Orthopaedics
  • Elbow Surgery
  • Fractures
  • Hand Surgery
  • Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Orthopaedics
  • Shoulder Surgery

Conditions and Treatments

Locations

Vanderbilt Orthopaedics Belle Meade
Vanderbilt Health Belle Meade
6002 Highway 100
Nashville, TN 37205
Vanderbilt Orthopaedics Hendersonville
Vanderbilt Health Hendersonville
129 N Anderson Lane
Hendersonville, TN 37075

Services

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Residency in Orthopaedic Surgery - Cleveland Clinic, 2019
  • Fellowship in Orthopaedic Hand and Upper Extremity - Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 2020
  • Doctor of Medicine

Board Certifications

  • Orthopaedic Surgery - American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2022

Patient Comments

Patient Comments are gathered from the Press Ganey Patient Experience Survey and displayed in full. Patients are not identified in order to respect patient privacy.
Loved the dr, would refer anyone to him
July 24, 2026
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It was is a good experience with the whole team. I was very pleased.
July 24, 2026
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Dr vaughn was very thorough on what he could do for me
July 18, 2026
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Dr. Vaughn listens & answers all of my questions. He is excellent at explaining my care & what to expect. He never rushes me out.
July 1, 2026
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Very helpful patient and kind!
June 4, 2026
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Doctor vaughn was exceptional
June 1, 2026
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I've already been recommending them!
May 9, 2026
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Excellent
May 6, 2026
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I liked that he gave a very clear explanation of my problem and the different options for treatment.
May 5, 2026
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