Winston Vaughan, MD

Dr. Winston Vaughan is a miracle worker. I had suffered with terrible sinus pain on a daily basis for many years, and it was getting worse. I had avoided sinus surgery for years based on reports from friends and acquaintances who had reported that sinus surgery had not helped them in the long run. Eventually it was such a problem that I was willing to take the chance. My physician referred me to the best sinus surgeon he knew in Sacramento, and that surgeon referred me to Dr. Vaughan because the problems were so severe.
Dr. Vaughan treated me for a brief period of time in an initial attempt to avoid surgery, but ultimately surgery was necessary. Surgery took place at Stanford Hospital in Palo Alto, which is where Dr. Vaughan had directed the Sinus Center for many years before establishing his own practice. The surgery itself was extensive, three and a half hours, though it was entirely uneventful for me, and I went home that night. The next day, despite having just gone through surgery, I felt great. While I was weak from the general anesthesia and the extensive sinus corrections, my head had not felt that good in years.
The recovery was surprisingly easy. There had been no ‘packing’ due to Dr. Vaughan’s surgical techniques and there was essentially no pain at all in recovery. My sinuses were clear for the first time in memory and now, two years later, my sinuses remain clear and trouble free. I have referred several people to Dr. Vaughan and will continue to do so for as long as he continues to practice.

If anybody suggests you might need sinus surgery (or fix a previous surgery) see whoever you like. BUT do yourself a favor and at a minimum make sure you also see Dr. Vaughan before you decide who you want to have messing about with your sinusitis. This surgeon is nothing short of amazing.
A different Sacramento sinus surgeon performed sinus surgery on me about 4 years ago and did not do a good job. (This was not some unknown surgeon — he’s a busy Sacramento surgeon.) After resigning myself to believe I would be stuck with chronic sinus problems for the rest of my life, I complained to my allergist’s PA. She suggested I go meet with Dr. Vaughan. I also spoke with the allergist and he echoed her recommendation. They both told me that Dr. Vaughan has a reputation for fixing problems caused by other surgeons’ shortcomings. I was reluctant to have another surgery but went to go discuss my problems with Dr. Vaughan nonetheless. He took the time to fully explain to me the shortcomings of the last procedure, what he could do, etc. I delayed having a follow up surgery for over a year, but finally thought I should see if Dr. Vaughan really could make a difference.
I can’t tell you how glad I am that I did. Dr. Vaughan did an absolutely amazing job — it’s been 11 months since my surgery and I haven’t had any sinus problems since then. I can’t stress enough that I thought I would be cursed with sinus problems the rest of my life and had resigned myself to it. Dr. Vaughan made a drastic improvement in my quality of life and I am forever grateful.
Dr. Vaughan rotates offices, but I would encourage anyone to grab an appointment with him when he’s at his Sacramento office (it was not at all difficult to schedule an appointment with him) or go visit him at one of his other offices if you can’t wait. Also, don’t be surprised if you get a call (s) from Dr. Vaughan checking up on you — he’s so genuinely interested that he may call you himself. Beyond being a great surgeon and very personable/​cheerful.
Finally, I’mI recommending him here on Unilocal,but more importantly I would and do give him my heartiest endorsement to my friends and family.