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Christina Vaughan, MD
Neurology
Locations
Practice Locations
UCHealth Palliative Care - Anschutz Cancer Pavilion
720-848-9264
Provider Expertise
Clinical Interest for Patients
In my clinics I care for patients with serious or life-limiting neurologic disease, focusing on symptom management, coping, planning next steps, and aiding in difficult decision-making. I have a keen interest in identifying the unique palliative care needs of specific populations with neurologic diseases, to identify how best we can help them as a team. In the hospital setting I work with the inpatient Palliative care consult team focusing on relief of pain, stress, and other distressing symptoms of all serious illnesses. *It is never too early to receive Palliative Care when living with a serious illness.*
Care Philosophy
To see each patient in the context of his/her life, identity and family - not just through the lens of the diagnosis. To seek to optimize quality of life for the patient and carer(s) at any stage of disease.
Specialties
- Neurology ( 2010 )
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine ( 2020 , 2020 )
Conditions & Treatments
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Brain and Nervous System
Movement Disorders
Education & Training
Medical Schools
MD, University at Buffalo State University of New York School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (2006)
Undergraduate Schools
BS, University of Rochester (NY) (1997)
Graduate Schools
MHS, Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health (2000)
MS, Rush University Medical Center (2012)
Internships
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (2007)
Residency Program
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (2010)
Fellowships
Rush University Medical Center Program (2012)
Scripps Clinic/Scripps Green Hospital/UCSD Program (2017)
Professional Memberships
American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine, member
American Academy of Neurology, member
Colorado Society of Clinical Neurologists, member
International Parkinson and Movement Disorders Society, member
information for referring providers
Referral Contact Phone
(720) 848-9264
Referral Contact Fax
720-848-0360
Clinical Interests for Referring Providers
Neuro-palliative care; palliative care; movement disorders neurology.