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Karen Vaughn

Karen Vaughn, MD

4.9226 ratings, reviews

Internal Medicine

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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Infants and Toddlers (ages 0-3)
  • Children (ages 4-11)
  • Adolescents (ages 12-17)
  • Adults (ages 18-64)
  • Geriatrics (ages 65+)

Languages

  • English

Gender

Female

About Karen Vaughn

Dr. Vaughn is a native Texan who grew up in the metroplex. After graduating with a degree in biology from the University of Dallas, she went on to attend medical school at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, where she won several outstanding student awards. Next up was a move to Birmingham, Alabama to complete a residency in combined internal medicine and pediatrics at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). After practicing for a few years, she made her way back home to Texas. She and her daughter currently live in Waco with her parents right next door.

Locations

    • phone: 254.562.9321
    • fax: 254.562.3570

Expertise

Education

  • Residency: University of Alabama School of Medicine, Internal Medicine, 2005
  • Medical School: University of Texas Medical School at Houston, 2001
  • Undergrad: University of Texas-Dallas, Biology, 1996

Board Certifications

  • Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2005
  • Pediatrics: American Board of Pediatrics, 2005

Insurance

Insurance plans change frequently. Please contact the practice directly to confirm your health plan is currently accepted.
Search plans
  • AARP
  • Administrative Concepts
  • Aetna / US Healthcare
  • Aetna Better Health-TX Medicaid
  • Amerigroup
  • BCBS-TX
  • BCBS-TX Star and Chip
  • Champus Tricare For Life
  • Champva
  • Cigna
  • Cigna Supplemental Insurance
  • Colonial Penn Life Insurance Company
  • EMI Health Smart Benefits
  • FirstCare
  • HealthSmart Benefit Solutions/Wells Fargo TPA
  • Humana
  • Medicaid-TX
  • Medicaid-TX CSHCN(former CIDC)
  • Medicaid-TX Texas Health Steps
  • Medicare A-TX
  • Medicare PIN
  • Medicare RHC/FQHC
  • Molina Healthcare of TX
  • Multiplan
  • National General Accident and Health
  • Other Commercial (MedLic#)
  • Pan American Life Insurance
  • Parkland Community Health Plan
  • Railroad Medicare-Palmetto
  • Sana Benefits
  • Superior Health Plan - TX
  • Surest
  • Tricare East
  • United American Ins
  • United Healthcare
  • UnitedHealthOne
  • Veterans Affairs CCN - Optum
  • Veterans Affairs-Federal
  • Web TPA
  • Wellcare

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

226 ratings, reviews

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    Reviewed on 2/28/2026

    Dr vaughn very personable and informative. Trustworthy and great bedside manner.

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    Reviewed on 2/27/2026

    Excellent. Highly recommend. She was very helpful, informative and knowledgeable.

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    Reviewed on 2/25/2026

    Always a pleasure to see Dr Vaughn. She is always thorough and explains treatment and medications so I can understand.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/25/2026

    Dr. Vaughn is very good at what she does and puts you at ease about your health.

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    Reviewed on 2/19/2026

    I really enjoyed my visit with Dr Vaughn

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    Reviewed on 2/18/2026

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    Reviewed on 2/18/2026

    As always, Dr Karen Vaughn is inevitably one of the greatest Doctors ever! I've suffered Doctors for over 30 yrs because ive endured gastro problems and then other things have transpired and along the way i have experienced all types of doctors. Nevertheless, I feel as if we have a exceptional patient and Doctor bond. She is a phenomenal Doctor with exceptional character and integrity that is unmatched.. When you are in need of anything, she does not procrastinate but get whatever you need done expeditiously! Dr Vaughn staff mirrors her excellence, with mind blowing customer service. Just the joy and serenity you feel as you walk through the door of the clinic with the genuine smiles and laughter that kicks starts the healing process! Emphatically, she practice medicine with excellence and thats why I travel from Waco to Mexia for my medical needs! Thank you Dr. Vaughn!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/17/2026

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    Reviewed on 2/13/2026

    I just love Dr Vaughn she is very very good with all her patients

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    Very caring and understanding

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    Reviewed on 1/23/2026

    She's great I would recommend her to everyone.

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    Reviewed on 1/22/2026

    I'm very pleased that she is my primary doctor!!

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    Reviewed on 1/22/2026

    Makes me feel very comfortable and cared for

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    Trust in my medical care

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    Reviewed on 12/31/2025

    She is an excellent Doctor !!!!!!

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    Reviewed on 12/30/2025

    Very nice & Very good

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    Such a friendly office

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    Reviewed on 12/14/2025

    She's the best !!!

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    Reviewed on 12/12/2025

    I'm very pleased at how she listened to me and my concerns. She took her time with me and explained very well. Very caring.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    On every appointment visit Dr Vaughn covers my health concerns, my needs, and problem solving solutions from A to Z... Her concerns, treatments, and solutions help me to remain confident that I'm not alone on my health journey. Thank you Dr. Vaughn. You are the BEST.

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    Reviewed on 11/18/2025

    This was my first visit, establishing new care Dr Vaughn listened and also read through my files that were sent from previous Dr I recommend this practice.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/18/2025

    She takes time to listen to your concerns and offers the best care for you.

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    Great visit

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    Reviewed on 11/12/2025

    Great doctor

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    Reviewed on 11/4/2025

    Dr Vaughn is caring and interested in my health.

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    Reviewed on 10/26/2025

    Very attentive to special needs individual some providers have a standoffish attitude toward these individuals but not Dr Vaughn will continue to use her as long as she will see us

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    She and her support staff efficient, kind and considerate of our needs.

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    Reviewed on 8/23/2025

    Dr Vaughn is a great doctor. She's done a lot of good things for me to help me with my help and I really appreciate her.

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    Excellent care

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    Reviewed on 7/3/2025

    She is easy to talk to and listens!!

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    Reviewed on 6/28/2025

    She's awesome

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    Reviewed on 6/26/2025

    Dr. Vaughn has always been very attentive to my health concerns. I appreciate the time she gives me as her patient. Thank you.

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    Reviewed on 6/24/2025

    I recommend her to everyone!! She is NEVER RUSHED. She LISTENS and shows that she truly does care for my well being!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/21/2025

    Dr. Vaughn always listens to my concerns. She makes sure I understand what's going. Most of all she listens and cares about my health.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/19/2025

    We love Karen Vaughn. I'm really glad that we found her for our family doctor!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/18/2025

    Pleasant lady

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    Reviewed on 6/18/2025

    My grandson and I/both patients like her!

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    Reviewed on 6/16/2025

    We love Dr. Karen Vaughn as our kids pediatrician.

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    Reviewed on 6/10/2025

    Doctor Vaughn is very caring.She's always been spot on with the care that is needed. He office puts up with a lot from our family. We have had a lot of sickness this past year. Thank you ,Dr. Vaughn

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    Reviewed on 6/10/2025

    Karen Vaughn seems to be someone that takes her job serious and she's great at it.

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    All was excellent.

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    Reviewed on 5/30/2025

    I am very satisfied with Dr Karen Vaughn as my primary care physician.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/23/2025

    Very good

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    Reviewed on 5/22/2025

    She's a great person and an excellent doctor. I would recommend her to anyone.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/14/2025

    She's the best doctor I've ever had. She listens to me and allows me to have a say in my treatment. She's always pleasant and easy to talk to.

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    She's the best dr I've ever have had!!!

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    Reviewed on 5/3/2025

    Dr Vaughn is and has always been very pleasant and enjoyable to see.

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    Reviewed on 4/28/2025

    I'm so grateful to have a Dr. again. She's excellent. She meets my needs. Beautiful bedside manner. I totally trust her.

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    Reviewed on 4/23/2025

    She has great bedside manner. Listens very thoroughly. Kind

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    Very professional, caring and helpful

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    Dr Vaughn made time to look at any concerns I had with my children she answered all the questions I had and had medical facts to back up those questions we love our children's doctor

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    Reviewed on 4/11/2025

    Dr.Vaughn absolutely did an excellent job in providing me with valuable information about the medical condition I was experiencing, and relating important health wise information .

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    Reviewed on 3/28/2025

    Happy that she is concerned about my continued health.

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    Reviewed on 3/27/2025

    Dr. Vaughn listening to me. I like that she is not in a hurry. I feel valued as her patient

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    All very well

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    Reviewed on 2/20/2025

    Very nice to have a dr. That took the time to explain everything I needed to know. Will be seeing her as my primary care physician

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    Reviewed on 2/18/2025

    Very courteous staff.

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    Reviewed on 2/4/2025

    Dr Vaughn is great. She's very pleasant to talk to. She's very helpful and I really like her.

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    Reviewed on 1/29/2025

    Dr Vaughn always listens and follows up appropriately. Very pleased with the care I receive from Dr Vaughn.

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    After being here for 3 years in the care of Dr. Simmons, I was blessed to find another Dr. asExcellent as he was. Thank you for taking us in your practice.

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    Reviewed on 1/20/2025

    Caring and very nice

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    Reviewed on 1/17/2025

    I was very happy with the way Dr Vaughn took care of me.

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    Reviewed on 1/13/2025

    Really like Dr Vaughn a lot

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    Reviewed on 1/9/2025

    My OV was only the 3rd time i have seen her. So far she's been a great Dr. And knowledgeable. I think I'll keep her.

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    Reviewed on 1/4/2025

    I trust doctor Vaughn with my healthcare needs,she is easy to talk to and she explains everything to me. I feel she is a great doctor.

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    Reviewed on 11/5/2024

    The visit was very good. It is refreshing to have a doctor that takes time to explain and answer questions.

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    Reviewed on 11/1/2024

    I love Dr Vaughn she really makes me feel comfortable and is very attentive I moved 69 miles away from her office but I kept her because finding a good Dr is really hard

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    Reviewed on 10/29/2024

    Dr.Vaughn is an amazing physician, who takes her time to listen and seems very understanding.

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    Reviewed on 10/24/2024

    Always good to see dr Vaughn.

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    Reviewed on 10/23/2024

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    Reviewed on 10/22/2024

    Dr Vaughn took time on our visit. She asked questions, gave medical advice and was a good listener

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    Reviewed on 10/18/2024

    She spent all the time that was needed , answering all my questions put a plan and strategy together for my medications. I really liked her and this was our first visit.

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    Reviewed on 10/18/2024

    I have developed a phobia of doctors since my parents died. I put off getting necessary care for 10+ years. I selected Dr. Vaughn from a Google search and I KNOW that I made the right choice. She listened, discussed and knew what needed to be done immediately and what could wait. I left feeling great about having a caring, compassionate physician on my side! Love Dr. Vaughn and feel like I'm in great hands.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/18/2024

    First visit went well and looking forward to seeing what her plans will be for me and my husband

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/12/2024

    She was very professional and caring

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    Reviewed on 10/10/2024

    I'm so glad I made the call to see her because she was excellent!!

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    Reviewed on 10/10/2024

    She is great she is also great in in getting help in all my needs.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/1/2024

    She and her staff are so awesome, very caring, professional with a personal touch!

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/29/2024

    She is a very sweet doctor and good with patients

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    Reviewed on 9/27/2024

    I feel so confident with my medical care with Dr. Vaughn. I cannot be more thrilled to have found her! I'm so grateful!! Finding a caring doctor can be so challenging! And was very challenging for 2 years. Thank you Dr. Vaughn for truly caring for your patients!!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/19/2024

    Great bed side manner!!!! Listened to me and explained what next steps I needed to make to get feeling better! Explained if would take several months to see the benefits! Would recommend her to anyone!

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    Reviewed on 9/19/2024

    Dr Vaughn was awesome --listened and was understanding --highly recommend her.

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    Reviewed on 9/12/2024

    Sweet. Carring

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    Reviewed on 9/9/2024

    Dr. Vaughn was very attentive

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    Reviewed on 9/3/2024

    I think Karen Vaughn was more knowledgeable about my condition than that fancy doctor in Dallas and she knew more about the meds.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/27/2024

    Always friendly, attentive, and helpful

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    Reviewed on 8/22/2024

    After researching more about a medication she prescribed I realized just how much she listened to me. I knew I was getting a new psych med, but it's also supposed to help with nerve pain which is something else I've been experiencing. Looking forward to seeing if this helps

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    Reviewed on 7/20/2024

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    Reviewed on 7/1/2024

    I liked Dr. Vaughn the day I met her. She made me feel relaxed and not nervous. I hope I have her as my Primary Care Doctor from now on!!! She is such a lovely lady and very kind. She will focus on your health right away. GOD BLESS YOU KAREN!!!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/29/2024

    i was a new patient. Dr Vaughn took the time to listen to me and my concerns.

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    Reviewed on 6/15/2024

    She takes the the time to to get to your problems and try and fix them..

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/5/2024

    Her nurses and staff are also THE BEST!

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    Reviewed on 5/30/2024

    Dr. Vaughn is very patient. She always takes the time to listen to my concerns and is thorough with explanations when I have questions.

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    Reviewed on 5/22/2024

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    Reviewed on 5/7/2024

    Everyone in the office is pleasant to deal with and make you feel welcome. I would definitely recommend this office to others

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/22/2024

    Professional, open and friendly