Ruth M. Vaughan, MD
- Cardiology
Assistant Professor, Pediatrics - Cardiology, Baylor College of Medicine
Phone:
936-267-6000
Woodlands
Phone:
832-824-3278
Medical Center
Languages: English
Office locations:
17600 Interstate 45 South
The Woodlands, TX 77384
6651 Main Street
Houston, TX 77030
Get to know Ruth M. Vaughan, MD
Dr. Vaughan’s clinical practice focuses on outpatient and inpatient care of fetuses, children and young adults with congenital and acquired heart disease. She sees patients at Texas Children’s Hospital Medical Center and Texas Children’s The Woodlands. She is also a member of the Texas Children’s echocardiography laboratory and routinely interprets fetal and pediatric echocardiography.
Personal Statement
My philosophy of practice is to provide the highest-quality, evidence-based care to my patients and their families. It is both an honor and a privilege to serve as their physician. My goal is to educate and support patients through a new cardiovascular disease diagnosis and to treat them with the same compassion and dedication I would offer my own family.
Clinical Interests
Congenital heart disease, childhood acquired heart disease, general pediatric cardiology, fetal heart disease, transthoracic echocardiography, fetal echocardiography.
Education
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor College of Medicine | Fellowship | Advanced Cardiac Imaging | 2024 |
| Baylor College of Medicine | Fellowship | Pediatric Cardiology | 2023 |
| Baylor College of Medicine | Residency | Pediatrics | 2020 |
| University of Tennessee College of Medicine | Medical School | Doctor of Medicine | 2017 |
| University of Virginia, School of Engineering and Applied Science | Bachelors | Bachelor of Science | 2013 |
Organizations
| Organization Name | Role |
|---|---|
| American Society of Echocardiography | Member |
| Fetal Heart Society | Member |
Board Certification
| Title |
|---|
| American Board of Pediatrics |
Honors and awards
- 2019
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Reba Michels Hill Pediatric Resident Scholarship, Baylor Pediatric Alumni Association
- 2018
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Pediatric Resident of the Block, Baylor College of Medicine
- 2017
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Faculty Medal for Highest Academic Achievement, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine
- 2017
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Hershel “Pat” Wall, M.D. Outstanding Student in Pediatrics, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine
- 2016
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Imhotep Society Award, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine
- 2016
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Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
* Texas Children’s Hospital physicians’ licenses and credentials are reviewed prior to practicing at any of our facilities. Sections titled From the Doctor, Professional Organizations and Publications were provided by the physician’s office and were not verified by Texas Children’s Hospital.
Research interests
Echocardiography, fetal echocardiography, quality and improvement, medical education