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Dr. David Gardner Draughn, FACS, MD

Accepting New Patients

(84 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Surgery

University of Mississippi School of Medicine (1987)

Professional interests include: spider veins, varicose veins, chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), and more.

15825 Ballantyne Medical Place Suite 240
Charlotte, NC 28277

(336) 860-6530

Dr. David Gardner Draughn, FACS, MD is a general surgeon in Charlotte, NC specializing in general surgery. He graduated from University of Mississippi School of Medicine in 1987 and has 39 years of experience. Dr. David Gardner Draughn, FACS, MD is affiliated with Center for Vein Restoration.

Office Locations

15825 Ballantyne Medical Place Suite 240
Charlotte, NC 28277

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860 SUMMIT CROSSING PLACE
GASTONIA, NC 28054

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. David Gardner Draughn, FACS, MD in 2023

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Top 5%

By Volume:

ablation

ambulatory phlebectomy

endovenous radiofrequency ablation

lower extremity venous duplex

minimally invasive procedures

vascular procedures

In 2023, Dr. David Gardner Draughn, FACS, MD performed more ablation, ambulatory phlebectomy, endovenous radiofrequency ablation (Venefit procedure), lower extremity venous duplex, minimally invasive procedures, and vascular procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within North Carolina.

Top 10%

By Volume:

vascular ultrasound

In 2023, Dr. David Gardner Draughn, FACS, MD performed more vascular ultrasound procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within North Carolina.

Top 25%

By Volume:

immobilization treatment

sclerotherapy for varicose veins

In 2012, Dr. David Gardner Draughn, FACS, MD performed more immobilization treatment, and sclerotherapy for varicose veins procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within North Carolina.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Gardner Draughn, FACS, MD treated as a general surgeon in Charlotte, NC during 2012 were vascular procedures, minimally invasive procedures, compression therapy and immobilization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Gardner Draughn, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	345
catheterization	73
compression therapy	349
doctor visit	711
immobilization	349
incision and drainage	26
injections	282
minimally invasive procedures	511
minor procedures	26
skin surgery	26
ultrasound (sonogram)	341
vascular procedures	789

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Gardner Draughn, FACS, MD treated as a general surgeon in Charlotte, NC during 2013 were vascular procedures, minimally invasive procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and ablation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Gardner Draughn, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	44
ablation	331
catheterization	33
compression therapy	244
doctor visit	691
immobilization	244
injections	267
minimally invasive procedures	452
pelvic imaging	44
ultrasound (sonogram)	363
vascular procedures	751

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Gardner Draughn, FACS, MD.

**Gender**
Male	55
Female	235

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	256
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	159
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	22
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Gardner Draughn, FACS, MD in 2013

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	26
Dementia	4
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Gardner Draughn, FACS, MD treated as a general surgeon in Charlotte, NC during 2014 were vascular procedures, minimally invasive procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and ablation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Gardner Draughn, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	45
ablation	274
catheterization	158
compression therapy	90
doctor visit	534
immobilization	90
injections	236
minimally invasive procedures	470
pelvic imaging	45
ultrasound (sonogram)	415
vascular procedures	847

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Gardner Draughn, FACS, MD.

**Gender**
Male	51
Female	205

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	221
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	120
From 75 to 84	75
85 and over	19
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Gardner Draughn, FACS, MD in 2014

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Gardner Draughn, FACS, MD treated as a general surgeon in Charlotte, NC during 2015 were vascular procedures, minimally invasive procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and ablation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Gardner Draughn, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	47
ablation	219
catheterization	166
compression therapy	56
doctor visit	513
immobilization	56
incision and drainage	12
injections	193
minimally invasive procedures	411
minor procedures	12
pelvic imaging	47
skin surgery	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	354
vascular procedures	739

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Gardner Draughn, FACS, MD.

**Gender**
Male	122
Female	350

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	424
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	232
From 75 to 84	152
85 and over	26
Less than 65	62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Gardner Draughn, FACS, MD in 2015

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Gardner Draughn, FACS, MD treated as a general surgeon in Charlotte, NC during 2016 were vascular procedures, minimally invasive procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and ablation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Gardner Draughn, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	74
ablation	264
angioplasty	22
catheterization	84
doctor visit	483
injections	213
minimally invasive procedures	424
pelvic imaging	74
stent placement (stenting)	11
ultrasound (sonogram)	392
vascular procedures	765

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Gardner Draughn, FACS, MD.

**Gender**
Male	54
Female	177

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	208
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	131
From 75 to 84	61
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Gardner Draughn, FACS, MD in 2016

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Gardner Draughn, FACS, MD treated as a general surgeon in Charlotte, NC during 2017 were vascular procedures, minimally invasive procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and ablation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Gardner Draughn, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	52
ablation	280
doctor visit	502
incision and drainage	13
injections	203
minimally invasive procedures	380
minor procedures	13
pelvic imaging	52
skin surgery	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	368
vascular procedures	671

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Gardner Draughn, FACS, MD.

**Gender**
Male	56
Female	232

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	260
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	166
From 75 to 84	82
85 and over	16
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Gardner Draughn, FACS, MD in 2017

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	23
Dementia	5
Cancer	5

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Gardner Draughn, FACS, MD treated as a general surgeon in Charlotte, NC during 2018 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), minimally invasive procedures and ablation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Gardner Draughn, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	78
ablation	247
doctor visit	550
injections	188
minimally invasive procedures	334
pelvic imaging	78
stent placement (stenting)	11
ultrasound (sonogram)	434
vascular procedures	709

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Gardner Draughn, FACS, MD.

**Gender**
Male	73
Female	229

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	271
Black	20
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	170
From 75 to 84	80
85 and over	21
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Gardner Draughn, FACS, MD in 2018

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	5

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Gardner Draughn, FACS, MD treated as a general surgeon in Charlotte, NC during 2019 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), minimally invasive procedures and ablation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Gardner Draughn, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	86
ablation	357
compression therapy	32
doctor visit	728
immobilization	32
incision and drainage	18
injections	225
minimally invasive procedures	519
minor procedures	18
pelvic imaging	86
skin surgery	18
ultrasound (sonogram)	562
vascular procedures	949

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Gardner Draughn, FACS, MD.

**Gender**
Male	100
Female	276

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	333
Black	29
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	209
From 75 to 84	114
85 and over	22
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Gardner Draughn, FACS, MD in 2019

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	26
Dementia	4
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Gardner Draughn, FACS, MD treated as a general surgeon in Charlotte, NC during 2020 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), minimally invasive procedures and ablation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Gardner Draughn, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	92
ablation	368
compression therapy	61
doctor visit	728
immobilization	61
injections	236
minimally invasive procedures	529
pelvic imaging	92
ultrasound (sonogram)	553
vascular procedures	950

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Gardner Draughn, FACS, MD.

**Gender**
Male	125
Female	275

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	347
Black	41
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	218
From 75 to 84	120
85 and over	37
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Gardner Draughn, FACS, MD in 2020

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	27
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Gardner Draughn, FACS, MD treated as a general surgeon in Charlotte, NC during 2021 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), minimally invasive procedures and ablation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Gardner Draughn, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	67
ablation	379
doctor visit	857
injections	273
minimally invasive procedures	512
pelvic imaging	67
ultrasound (sonogram)	548
vascular procedures	954

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Gardner Draughn, FACS, MD.

**Gender**
Male	117
Female	324

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	400
Black	25
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	237
From 75 to 84	144
85 and over	33
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Gardner Draughn, FACS, MD in 2021

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	22
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Gardner Draughn, FACS, MD treated as a general surgeon in Charlotte, NC during 2022 were vascular procedures, minimally invasive procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and ablation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Gardner Draughn, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	49
ablation	485
compression therapy	48
doctor visit	762
immobilization	48
incision and drainage	14
injections	349
minimally invasive procedures	666
minor procedures	14
pelvic imaging	49
skin surgery	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	593
vascular procedures	1123

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Gardner Draughn, FACS, MD.

**Gender**
Male	121
Female	322

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	399
Black	28
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	253
From 75 to 84	137
85 and over	30
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Gardner Draughn, FACS, MD in 2022

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	14
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	21
Dementia	3
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Gardner Draughn, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. David Gardner Draughn, FACS, MD treated as a general surgeon in Charlotte, NC were vascular procedures, minimally invasive procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and ablation.

abdominal imaging	63
ablation	322
angioplasty	22
catheterization	102
compression therapy	125
doctor visit	641
immobilization	125
incision and drainage	16
injections	242
minimally invasive procedures	473
minor procedures	16
pelvic imaging	63
skin surgery	16
stent placement (stenting)	11
ultrasound (sonogram)	447
vascular procedures	840

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Gardner Draughn, FACS, MD.

**Gender**
Female	238
Male	79

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	14
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	283
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	20
75 to 84	94
Less than 65	27
65 to 74	172

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Gardner Draughn, FACS, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. David Gardner Draughn, FACS, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	21
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	2
Cancer	7

Education & Training

Dr. David Gardner Draughn, FACS, MD graduated from University of Mississippi School of Medicine in 1987. He completed residency at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - Shreveport. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery and has a state license in North Carolina.

Medical School: University of Mississippi School of Medicine (1987)

Residency: Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - Shreveport

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. David Gardner Draughn, FACS, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Center for Vein Restoration

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. David Gardner Draughn, FACS, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.98 out of 5 stars based on 84 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. David Gardner Draughn, FACS, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Charlotte, NC.

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Overall Rating

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. David Gardner Draughn, FACS, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Boston Scientific Corporation	$1,822 Angiojet $1,198	GENERAL VASCULAR INTERVENTION $267	GENERAL - VASCULAR INTERVENTION $164	Varithena Administration Pack $64	INTERLOCK $32	Other $98
Cook Medical LLC	$800 Cook Celect $241	Zilver Vena $221	Zilver PTX $139	Lunderquist $136	Cook Medical Stents $44	Other $19
Tactile Systems Technology Inc	$772 ENTRE $691	ENTRE PLUS $81
Biocompatibles, Inc.	$644 VARITHENA $644
Cook Incorporated	$468 Zilver Vena $448	Cook Medical Stents $20
Other	$2,361 Venclose Maven Catheter $382	FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER, S $282	Abre $247	PV.035 $213	GRAFIX/GRAFIXPL/STRAVIX $185	Other $1,052

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$5,207
Travel and Lodging	$1,594
Gift	$66

Biography

Dr. David Draughn is a specialist in general surgery. These areas are among his clinical interests: spider veins, varicose veins, and vascular surgery procedures. He is affiliated with Center for Vein Restoration. Dr. Draughn's education and training includes medical school at the University of Mississippi School of Medicine and residency at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - Shreveport and a hospital affiliated with the University of Kentucky. His patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). According to Doctor.com, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in GASTONIA, NC.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Gardner Draughn, FACS, MD in 2014

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2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Gardner Draughn, FACS, MD in 2018

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Gardner Draughn, FACS, MD in 2019

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Gardner Draughn, FACS, MD in 2020

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Gardner Draughn, FACS, MD in 2021

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Gardner Draughn, FACS, MD in 2022

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Gardner Draughn, FACS, MD From 2012 - 2022

Education & Training

Affiliations & Hospitals

Ratings & Reviews

General Payments

Biography

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