Dr. David Draughn, MD, FACS, RVT, RPVI, RPhS
Vein Specialist
About Dr. Draughn – Vein Specialist
Vein Specialist Dr. David Gardner Draughn, MD, FACS, RVT, RPVI, RPhS is a Diplomate of the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine (commonly known as “board certified”).
Dr. Draughn graduated from medical school at the University of Mississippi in 1987, he did internship at the University of Kentucky, and was a surgical resident at Louisiana State University from 1988-1993, becoming Chief Resident of General Surgery in 1992.
Dr. Draughn practiced General, Vascular and Thoracic Surgery until 2008. Since 2006, has since dedicated his practice to venous disease and helping patients learn about and effectively treat their conditions. He is a leader in the field and has led multiple studies in vein research. He is also published in peer reviewed medical journals; Dr. Draughn is truly a forever student and is focused on finding the best solutions to treat his patients for life. With 28 years of experience as a vein specialist in research and treatment, he is an expert in the field and someone you can trust to give you the treatment you need.
Only 1% of phlebology doctors have board certification with the American Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine – Dr. Draughn is one of them!
DAVID DRAUGHN, MD, FACS, RVT, RPVI, RPhS
Dr Draughn was born and raised in Jackson, Mississippi. He graduated Cum Laude from Millsaps College in Jackson in 1983 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology and a Minor in Chemistry. He went to medical school at the University of Mississippi in Jackson from 1983 to 1987. He did his internship at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY from 1997 to 1998. He completed his surgical residency training at Louisiana State University in Shreveport, LA from 1988-1993 becoming Chief Resident 1992-93. He scored in the top 10% in the nation on his Surgical Boards. He entered private group practice in 1993 with Gastonia Surgical Associates. In 2001, he started his own practice of General, Laparoscopic, Vascular and Thoracic Surgery and Endoscopy: Draughn Surgical Clinic, PA. In 2006, he transitioned his practice to the exclusive treatment of vein disorders, renaming it Vein Specialists of the Carolinas, PA.
Education and Medical Training:
- American Board of Surgery, Certified Diplomat
- The American Board of Venous & Lymphatic Medicine, Certified Diplomat
- Fellow of The American College of Surgeons ,(FACS)
- Registered Vascular Technologist, (RVT)
- Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation, (RPVI)
- Member American College of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine
- Member of the American Venous Forum
- Fellow of the Southeastern Surgical Congress
- North Carolina Medical Society, Member
- Member of the Mecklenburg Medical Society
- Past President and Member of the Gaston County Medical Society
Dr. Draughn, Vein Specialist – is certified by the American Board of Surgery, and certified by the American Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. One of the things he enjoys most is educating his patients.
VEIN DISORDERS
Any vein, anywhere in the body, can become varicose if it doesn’t empty well.
TESTIMONIALS
VEIN TREATMENTS
In the past decade, the evolution of vein treatments has accelerated, giving sufferers more options than ever before.
“ALL WE DO IS VEINS, ALL DAY EVERY DAY.”
CHARLOTTE, NC
Phone
Hours
Mon.-Thurs.: 7:30am - 4:30pm
Friday: 7:30am-12:30pm
Address
15825 Ballantyne Medical Place,
Ste. 240
Charlotte, North Carolina 28277
GASTONIA, NC
Phone
Hours
Mon.-Thurs.: 7:30am - 4:30pm
Friday: 7:30am-12:30pm
Address
860 Summit Crossing Place,
Ste. 120
Gastonia, North Carolina 28054
