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Dr. David Vaughn, MD

Dr. David Vaughn, MD

General Surgery*

Dr. David Vaughn, MD is a general surgeon in Lancaster, PA. He is affiliated with medical facilities Lancaster General Hospital and UPMC Lititz.

2.7 Star Rating
Based on 18 reviews 2.7 Star Rating (18 reviews)

Practice

2101 Embassy Dr Lancaster, PA 17603

Make an Appointment

(717) 735-7410

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Vaughn is affiliated with Lancaster General Hospital Lancaster, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for general surgery.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Vaughn specializes in the area of General Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Vaughn's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Vaughn

2.7
18 ratings, 7 with a written review
5 star
39%
39%
4 star
6%
6%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
0%
0%
1 star
56%
56%

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Scary
The doctor was incredibly rude, came in to the office, shut the door behind him and was accompanied by another man, me being a female I was very uncomfortable with that. He then talked down to me and was extremely condescending. He did not address any concerns I had and met any concern with sarcasm and crass remarks. I do not understand how someone like that remains in business when people literally are putting their life in his hands.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Dec 06, 2023
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I am a nurse who used to work with him
Worked with him at UPMC Lititz. He is mentally unhinged- screams at nurses for the smallest of inconvenience. Would not let him touch my family members.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Aug 31, 2023
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Very rude! Not a surgeon I would recommend. He needs sensitivity training and training on how to deliver messages to a child. Its not always the message being delivered that is the issue it is how it is delivered and he has no skill to be tactful. He was more worried about continuing to say the same thing vs dealing with the opened wound we were sent there for. He gave us no useful information and did not address the problem.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 others found this helpful
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KATIE – Aug 28, 2021
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By far the most horrible experience I’ve ever had at a doctors office. Staff was fine but this doctor acted like a total bully. Screaming at me and totally confusing me through entire appointment. Horrible
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 others found this helpful
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Aug 21, 2021
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Wonderful surgeon!!! Incision looks fantastic. Scheduled me for surgery very quickly. I will definitely recommend him to friends and family.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Janera in Ephrata – Feb 01, 2018
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Dr. Vaughn performed an above-the-knee amputation of my right leg on March 19, 2014. He demonstrated compassion during follow-up visits. I had a challenging, long-festering condition that required immediate surgery. I would strongly recommend him.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
Helpful
Jim S. in Manheim, PA – Jun 28, 2016
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This doctor was, by far, one of the most rude surgeons I have ever encountered and not at all knowledgeable about my condition. He most definitely has the renowned surgeon's, God complex, and refused to listen to me as his patient. I would NOT recommend this surgeon if he was the only one in Lancaster, PA (which, of course, he is not). My point is, drive any distance necessary to avoid this surgeon at all costs.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
30 others found this helpful
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Lancaster, PA – Dec 23, 2015
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About Me

biography

Dr. David Vaughn, MD is a general surgeon in Lancaster, PA. He is affiliated with medical facilities Lancaster General Hospital and UPMC Lititz.

  • General Surgery

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  • Thomas Jefferson University

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
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General Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Vascular Center of Lancaster PC2101 Embassy Dr Lancaster, PA 17603
1
Office1575 Highlands Dr Ste 200 Lititz, PA 17543
2
Pinnacle Health Medical Services1251 E Main St Ste 3 Annville, PA 17003
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • UPMC Lititz

    1500 Highlands Dr
    Lititz, PA 17543

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Lancaster General Hospital

    555 N Duke St
    Lancaster, PA 17602
    Recipient of 42
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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