I have been an emergency physician since 1982 and spent over 20 years in a level II trauma center in Oregon. I enjoy helping others and the team approach to medicine that exists in a good emergency department. I don't enjoy overcrowding and pressure to see patients faster than I can possibly do a great job.
I left emergency medicine to pursue advanced training in Palliative Care in 2008. I w… Read more ›
| University | Degree | Focus | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| U of Tx at Austin | Bachelors Degree | BA- Psychology | 1976 |
| University of Texas Medical School, Houston | Doctorate | MD | 1981 |
| Institution | Focus | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Residency - Scott & White Mem Hospital, Obstetrics And Gynecology; Scott & White Mem Hospital, Internal Medicine | Obstetrics and Gynecology | 1983 |
| Internship - Scott and White Hospital | Internal Medicine | 1982 |
| Fellowship - San Diego Hospice and the Institute for Palliative Medicine | Hospice and Palliative Medicine | 2009 |
| Certification | Cert. Body | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Medicine Sub-Specialty: Hospice and Palliative Medicine | Emergency Medicine | 1992 |
| Position | Organization | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Inaugural Director of Palliative Care Services | Scott and White Memorial Hospital I saw patients/families with a social worker, chaplain and nurse practitioner. All members participated in planning, educating and research | 2010 - 2013 |
| Staff Physician and partner | Cascade Medical Associates Cascade Medical is a group of emergency practitioners that staff McKenzie Willamette Hospital and also run urgent cares and a large injured worker's program | 1988 - 2008 |
| Role | Organization | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Fellow | American College of Emergency Physicians participate in educational programs | 1983 - Present |
| Fellow | American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine participate in multiple committees and educational programs | 2006 - Present |
| Distinction | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Leadership in Palliative Medicine | Lane County Medical Society | 2007-08 |
| Vi McKinney Fellow | San Diego Hospice and the Institute for Palliative Medicine | 2008-09 |
Emergency Medicine - Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians; fellowship trained and Fellow of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Years In Practice: 43 (started in 1982)
Accepts New Patients: Yes
Dr. Waugh specializes in treating the following types of patients:
Medical Philosophy: Traditional Medicine
Dr. Denise G Waugh, MD has not yet specified the insurance plans she accepts.
