Fellowship-Trained Hand Surgeon Jacob Vaughn, M.D., Joins The Hand Center

Jacob Vaughn, M.D., a fellowship-trained hand surgeon, will join The Hand Center beginning Oct. 5. He will see patients at the practice’s locations in Glastonbury at 622 Hebron Ave., Suite 205, and Farmington at 220 Farmington Ave. Patients in need of specialized hand, wrist or elbow care are encouraged to call 860-527-7161 to schedule an appointment.

Dr. Vaughn provides specialized surgical care for a wide range of conditions and injuries affecting the hand, wrist and elbow. Taking a collaborative approach to care, he works to understand how each patient’s condition affects their daily life and what they hope to regain through treatment. He develops personalized treatment plans based on each patient’s individual needs and goals, with a focus on restoring function and helping them return to the activities that are important to them.

Dr. Vaughn’s expertise includes:

Carpal tunnel release.
Cubital tunnel release.
Flexor and extensor tendon repair.
Peripheral nerve repair.
Thumb CMC arthritis surgeries.
Trigger finger and trigger thumb release.
Wrist arthroscopy.

“We’re very happy to welcome Dr. Vaughn,” said Dr. Daniel Mastella, board-certified and fellowship-trained hand surgeon at The Hand Center. “He’s an excellent surgeon who really takes the time to understand his patients and what matters to them. I know he’ll be a great addition to our team and will serve our patients very well.”

Dr. Vaughn received his medical degree from The University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences in Ohio. He completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York, followed by a fellowship in hand surgery at Keck Hospital of USC in Los Angeles.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Vaughn in Glastonbury or Farmington, please call 860-527-7161 or request an appointment online.