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Mon, 1/19

  • 3:15 PM

Thu, 1/22

  • 4:00 PM

Mon, 1/26

  • 3:40 PM

Locations of Carol D. Vaughan, FNP

Biography

Ages Seen
Infants and Toddlers (ages 0-2)
Children (ages 3-11)
Adolescents (ages 12-18)
Adults
Geriatrics
Language(s) Spoken
English
Education
Education: Texas A & M University - Corpus Christi (2005)
Certifications
Family Nurse Practitioner- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Family Nurse Practitioner- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANPCB)

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Patient Ratings (366)

The patient rating score is an average of all responses to physician-related questions on our nationally recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey .

4.9 overall patient satisfaction
averageRating metric
4.9
Time Care Provider spent with Patient
4.8
Wait Time at Clinic
4.9
Provider showed concern
4.9
Provider included you in decisions
4.9
Friendliness/Courtesy of Care Provider
4.9
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Patient Comments (200)

Overview of patient comments

Summary created using AI

Patients appreciate

Carol Vaughan, FNP consistently receives exceptional praise across multiple dimensions of patient care. Patients most frequently highlight her outstanding listening skills and the time she takes with each patient, never rushing appointments. Her bedside manner is repeatedly described as compassionate, caring, and professional, with many noting she makes them feel comfortable and at ease, even during difficult or embarrassing procedures. Patients appreciate her thorough approach to care, her ability to explain medical information clearly in understandable terms, and her genuine concern for their wellbeing. Her knowledge and competence are frequently mentioned, with several patients noting they trust her more than specialists and have moved their entire families to her care. Long-term patients emphasize her consistency in providing excellent care over many years, and new patients report feeling immediately welcomed and heard during their first visits.

Patients also share

The reviews reveal very few areas for improvement, with the vast majority being overwhelmingly positive. One patient mentioned a longer-than-expected wait time in the office before being called to the exam room. Another patient suggested the office system should provide reminders about fasting requirements before physicals. One review noted that a patient wished they had received a definitive answer about their condition during their visit. A single review mentioned that a painful injection could have been better communicated beforehand, with the patient requesting advance notice when procedures might cause discomfort. One mixed review indicated relief at Carol's responsiveness after another provider failed to return calls, suggesting some patients may have experienced inconsistency with other providers in the practice.

Patient comments are gathered from our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey and are displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.