Mary Vaughn Desoto, MD
Phone: (757) 668-6700
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Education
Medical School: Eastern Virginia Medical School
Residency: Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters
Certification
American Board of Pediatrics
Personal Statement
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.
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.
Additional Information
Clinical Interests
- Breastfeeding support
- Adolescent Medicine
- Care for all ages
- International/Travel Medicine
Honors & Awards
Virginia Business Magazine "Top Doc" 2024, 2025
Coastal Virginia "Top Doc," 2022, 2026
Continuity Clinic Resident Award CHKD, 2014
Global Health Resident Award CHKD, 2014
Gold Humanism Honor Society at Eastern Virginia Medical School (resident), 2013
CHKD Outstanding First Year Resident Award, 2012
Special Recognition Award for Courage and Passion from the American Cancer Society, 2007
Community Involvement
- Operation Smile
Memberships
- American Academy of Pediatrics
- Omicron Delta Kappa
- Phi Beta Kappa
- Mortar Board
- Phi Sigma Society
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