Christina Vaughan, MD
Associate Professor, Neurology

Associate Professor Neurology and Medicine
Neuropalliative Care Specialist
Division Chief, Section of Neuropalliative Care
Clinic (720) 848-9264 (Palliative Care Clinic, Anschutz Medical Campus)
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Gender: Female
Languages: English
Department, Section/Division: Neurology
Medicine-Internal Medicine

Practice Locations

UCHealth Palliative Care - Anschutz Cancer Pavilion
1665 Aurora Court
Anschutz Cancer Pavilion
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-9264
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Rocky Mountain Regional Veterans Administration Medical Center
1700 Wheeling St
Aurora, CO 80045
303-399-8020
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Hospital Affiliation
  • University of Colorado Hospital
  • Veterans Affairs Medical Center

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Neurology - Hospice and Palliative Medicine, Board Certification (2020,2020)
  • Neurology, Board Certification (2010)
Conditions & Treatments
  • Brain and Nervous System
  • Movement Disorders
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.

Public Speaking
Yes
I enjoy speaking at patient/care-giver support groups, particularly for Parkinson's disease. I also find teaching medical students, residents, and fellows very gratifying. I am prepared to speak about a variety of topics related to Movement Disorders neurology, palliative medicine, and neuro-palliative care.

Education & Training

Medical Schools:
  • MD, University at Buffalo State University of New York School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (2006)

Graduate Schools:
  • MS, Rush University Medical Center (2012)
  • MHS, Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health (2000)

Undergraduate Schools:
  • BS, University of Rochester (NY) (1997)

Internships:
  • University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (2007)

Residency Program:
  • University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Chief Resident, Neurology (2010)

Fellowships:
  • Scripps Clinic/Scripps Green Hospital/UCSD Program, Hospice and Palliative Medicine (2017)
  • Rush University Medical Center Program, Movement Disorders (Neurology) (2012)

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

Clinical Interests for Referring Providers
Neuro-palliative care; palliative care; movement disorders neurology.


Clinic Phone: (720) 848-9264 (Palliative Care Clinic, Anschutz Medical Campus)
Other Phone: (720) 848-9079 (Scheduling: Palliative Care Clinic, Anschutz Medical Campus)
Fax Phone: (303) 724-2212 (Use for all non-patient related fax transmissions.), (720) 848-0360 (Clinic Fax: Palliative Care Clinic, Anschutz Medical Campus)
Office Phone: (303) 724-2194 (Use for all non-patient inquiries.)

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