Dr. Penelope Vachon, DNP is a nurse practitioner in Charleston, SC. She graduated from University Of Alabama At Birmingham and specializes in nursing (nurse practitioner) and physical medicine & rehabilitation.Read her story
Charleston Physical Medicine
1483 Tobias Gadson Blvd Ste 201
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 793-1353
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Assurant Health
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- CareSource
- Cigna
- Commercial Insurance Company
- Community Health Choice
- Coventry Health Care
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
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Dr. Vachon's bio
This content was provided by Dr. Vachon "I became a Registered Nurse in 2004 to help patients and change lives. I knew that when I graduated with my Associates Degree in Nursing I would become a Nurse Practitioner and eventually earn a terminal degree in nursing. In 2010, I graduated with my Masters of Science in Nursing with a focus as an Adult Primary Care Nurse Practitioner. I completed my Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree in August of 2017. The focus of my doctoral research is using Pain Coping Skills Training in the treatment of osteoarthritis for older patients living in rural areas. I believe that earning my DNP has enabled me to be a better voice for my patients and give me the tools necessary to change my practice. I believe that the best clinicians are the ones that empower their patients to take an active role in their healthcare. In 2014, I earned a national 5-Star Patient Satisfaction Award. I treat my patients the way that I want to be treated as a patient – with kindness, compassion, and a caring touch. I love teaching and with the current shortage of nursing faculty, I believe one way I can make an impact on the healthcare crisis is to teach other nurse practitioners and students. By growing the field of expert clinicians trained to give care the way it should be, I can have a greater impact on patients and families."
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Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. Vachon "I believe in providing a holistic approach to treating patients. I also believe that educating patients empowers them to take charge of their healthcare. I treat my patients the way that I would want to be treated myself - with kindness, compassion, care, and empathy."
2 Specialties
- Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)
- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
0 Board Certifications
Dr. Vachon does not have any board certifications listed.
23 Conditions Treated
- Arthritis
- Back Pain
- Cervical Disc Degeneration
- Chronic Diseases
- Discogenic Pain
- Fibromyalgia
- Hair Loss
- Headache
- Hip Pain
- Injuries
- Knee Pain
- Lumbar Disc Degeneration
- Migraine
- Muscle Pain
- Neck Pain
- Piriformis Syndrome
- Radiculitis
- Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Shoulder Pain
- Tendonitis
- Thoracic Disc Disorders
- Trigger Finger
- Wrist Pain
9 Procedures
- Cold Laser Therapy
- Health Screening
- Injection of Tendon
- Joint Injection
- Physical Examination
- Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection (PRP)
- Rehabilitation Therapy
- Spinal Decompression
- Trigger Point Injection
Background Check
Malpractice Claims not available
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0 Sanctions
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0 Board Actions
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Education
- Excelsior CollegeUndergraduate School | Graduated 2009
- University Of Alabama At BirminghamMedical School | Graduated
- New Hampshire Technical InstituteOther Education | Completed 2004
- University Of Alabama At BirminghamOther Education | Completed 2010
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Languages Spoken
- English
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