Dr. Mary Vaughn Desoto 
Practice
Board Certifications
American Board of Pediatrics
Education
Medical School: Eastern Virginia Medical School
Residency: Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters
Bio
Dr. Desoto enjoys working
with all age groups and especially loves the opportunity to support families as
their children grow.
From helping families with feeding their infant to helping
them navigate life with teenagers, she considers getting to know a family as they grow a
wonderful honor.
Clinical Interests
- Breastfeeding support
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Adolescent Medicine
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Care for all ages
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International/Travel Medicine
Honors & Awards
- Virginia Business Magazine "Top Doc" 2024
- Coastal Virginia "Top Doc," 2022
- Continuity
Clinic Resident Award CHKD, 2014
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Global Health Resident Award CHKD, 2014
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Gold Humanism Honor Society at Eastern Virginia Medical School (resident), 2013
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CHKD Outstanding First Year Resident Award, 2012
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Special Recognition Award for Courage and Passion from the American
Cancer Society, 2007
Community Involvement
Memberships
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American Academy of Pediatrics
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Omicron Delta Kappa
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Phi Beta Kappa
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Mortar Board
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Phi Sigma Society
A Note from Dr. DeSoto
"I chose EVMS for medical school to be closer to CHKD and was happy to have the opportunity for residency at CHKD. I love the Hampton Roads area and the CHKD family."
