Greg Vaughn, M.D.

Dr. Greg Vaughn is an accomplished executive leader with over 25 years of experience in management consulting, medical devices, consumer and sports products, healthcare information services and academic and private practices. Formerly an ophthalmic surgeon, Greg is currently a consultant in the healthcare practice of Spencer Stuart, focusing on the healthcare services and medical technology sectors with specific expertise in physician executives.

Before joining Spencer Stuart, Greg was CEO of the U.S. subsidiary of Bauerfeind, a medical device and sports products company based in Germany. There, he led the transformation of the U.S. business to a consumer-centric sales and marketing enterprise and launched a new sports products line.

Greg also spent nine years at Medtronic, a global leader in medical technology, services and solutions. He led two startup entities, including FDA clearances and the launch of two spinal products. Greg also served the vice president at NDCHealth (now RelayHealth of McKesson), where he led the company’s pharmacy services business unit. He also worked as an engagement manager at McKinsey & Company, where he focused on talent, organization and healthcare.

Prior to transitioning to management consulting, Greg practiced medicine in both academic and private clinic settings as a board-certified ophthalmologist and ophthalmic plastic & reconstructive surgeon.

Greg earned a bachelor’s degree, summa cum laude, in history from Emory University and an M.D. from Harvard Medical School. Greg’s active civic engagement includes membership on the Emory University Board of Trustees, the Community Foundation of Greater Atlanta Board of Directors and the Carter Center Board of Trustees.



 Greg  Vaughn, M.D.