Stephen Franklin Daugherty MD FACS, FAVLS, RVT, RPhS

Vascular Surgeon, Vanderbilt Heart and Vascular Institute; American Vein and Lymphatic Society, Board of Directors, Outpatient Endovascular and Interventional Society, Board of Directors

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3601 The Vanderbilt ClinicNashville, TN 37232
Phone+1 615-322-3000
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Summary

Stephen Daugherty, MD, is a vascular surgeon based in Clarksville, TN, with a specialty in vascular surgery. He completed his medical education at Emory University School of Medicine and a residency at Texas A&M College of Medicine. He has been serving as a vascular surgeon at Tennova Healthcare-Clarksville since 1993 and Vanderbilt Vascular Surgery Clarksville since 2023, among other positions. Dr. Daugherty is experienced in venous malformations, aortic surgery, and endovascular surgery. He has contributed to publications on topics like ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy and venous angioplasty. His professional recognition includes being a fellow of both the American Vein and Lymphatic Society and the American College of Surgeons.

Education & Training

Texas A&M College of Medicine-Scott and White Medical Center (Temple)Residency, Surgery, 1979 - 1984
Emory University School of MedicineClass of 1979
Vanderbilt UniversityBA, Pre-Med; Geology, Chemistry, Magna Cum Laude, 1971 - 1975

Certifications & Licensure

TN State Medical License 1992 - 2027
TX State Medical License 1980 - 2027
VA State Medical License 1986 - 2024
KY State Medical License 1994 - 2010
GA State Medical License 1994 - 2001
American Board of Surgery Surgery
American Board of Venous and Lymphatic MedicineDiplomate

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification eClinicalWorks, eClinicalWorks, LLC, 2016-2017
Fellow (FAVLS) American Vein and Lymphatic Society, 2014
Diplomate American Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine, 2008

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy using physician-compounded foam: Position statement from the American vein and lymphatic society.
Todd Cartee, Daniel P Friedmann, John Blebea, Stephen Daugherty, Satish Vayuvegula
Phlebology. 2025-08-01
1 citations
Expected changes in physician outpatient interventional practices as a result of coronavirus disease 2019 and recent changes in Medicare physician fee schedule.
John Blebea, Krishna Jain, Chin-I Cheng, Chris Pittman, Stephen Daugherty
Journal of Vascular Surgery. Venous and Lymphatic Disorders. 2023-01-01
8 citations
Ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy is safe and effective in the management of superficial venous insufficiency of the lower extremity
Todd V. Cartee, Paul Wirth, Amrit Greene, Chelsey E. Straight, Daniel P. Friedmann
Journal of Vascular Surgery. Venous and Lymphatic Disorders. 2021-07-01

Journal Articles

Venous angioplasty and stenting improve pelvic congestion syndrome caused by venous outflow obstruction
Daugherty, Stephen F.; Gillespie, David L., Journal of Vascular Surgery: Venous and Lymphatic Disorders, 7/2015

Press Mentions

Vanderbilt Heart and Vascular Institute Acquires Clarksville’s VeinCare Centers of TennesseeFebruary 7th, 2023
Safe & Effective Treatment of Facial Veins Large or Small - A Guide to Treating Face VeinsDecember 12th, 2018
Vanderbilt Heart and Vascular Institute Acquires Clarksville’s VeinCare Centers of TennesseeJune 13th, 2023