Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Department of Medicine
Douglas E Vaughan, MD

Douglas E Vaughan, MD

Chair, Department of Medicine

Irving S. Cutter Professor of Medicine

Professor of Medicine (Cardiology)

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My primary clinical interest is in adult cardiovascular disease. My practice has focused on the management and treatment of patients with coronary artery disease. I am also interested in the diagnosis and management of arterial thrombosis. My research interests align with these clinical interests. My primary investigative focus is and has been on the mammalian plasminogen activator system and the role this system plays in cardiovascular disease. We apply a multidisciplinary approach in this...[Read full text]My primary clinical interest is in adult cardiovascular disease. My practice has focused on the management and treatment of patients with coronary artery disease. I am also interested in the diagnosis and management of arterial thrombosis. My research interests align with these clinical interests. My primary investigative focus is and has been on the mammalian plasminogen activator system and the role this system plays in cardiovascular disease. We apply a multidisciplinary approach in this effort, and utilize molecular and cellular approaches, as well as animal and human studies.[Shorten text]

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Cardiovascular DiseasesVascular BiologyBlood/Bleeding Disorders (anemia, clotting, etc.)Gene RegulationStem CellsAging

Education and Certification

  • MD: University of Texas - Southwestern (1980)
  • Internship: Parkland Memorial Hospital, Internal Medicine (1981)
  • Residency: Parkland Memorial Hospital (1983)
  • Fellowship: Brigham & Women's Hospital (1987)
  • Postdoctoral Fellowship: Harvard Medical School, Medicine (1987)
  • Board Certification: Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine

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312-926-9436

NMH/Galter Room 3-150
251 E Huron
Chicago IL 60611

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