Overview
Andrew Nguyen, MD, is a minimally invasive thoracic surgeon with expertise in advanced endoscopy and robotic surgery. He is committed to providing quality care in the comprehensive assessment and complex management of patients with benign and malignant disorders of the lung, esophagus, mediastinum and chest wall. Dr. Nguyen received his medical degree from Chicago Medical School and has been in practice since 2015. He completed a general surgery residency at New York-Presbyterian Queens and a cardiothoracic surgery fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, followed by an advanced fellowship in minimally invasive and robotic thoracic surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Before joining Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital, Dr. Nguyen was an assistant professor of cardiothoracic surgery at Weill Cornell Medicine and most recently assistant professor of surgery at Rutgers RWJBarnabas Health. He practiced as a thoracic surgeon at New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center and subsequently at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center and Monmouth Medical Center in New Jersey. Dr. Nguyen is certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery and is a member of the Society of Thoracic Surgery and the Society of Robotic Surgery. He feels privileged to work with a dedicated team of expert physicians who take a multidisciplinary and patient-centered approach to providing optimal care and outcomes. He is focused on helping expand robotic thoracic surgery at Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital and applying his expertise to help our patients.
His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Esophageal Perforation, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.
Dr. Nguyen is board certified in Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery- American Board Of Thoracic Surgery/Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery and Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery- American Board Of Thoracic Surgery.
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Locations
4708 Alliance Blvd Pavilion I,, Ste 540, Plano, TX 75093
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Andrew Nguyen
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Andrew Nguyen?
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Is Dr. Andrew Nguyen a top-rated expert for Lung Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Andrew Nguyen is classified as an Experienced expert for Lung Cancer, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Andrew Nguyen specialize in?
While Dr. Andrew Nguyen is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Esophageal Perforation. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Andrew Nguyen accept my insurance?
Dr. Andrew Nguyen accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Baylor Scott & White Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 469-800-6200 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Nguyen isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- EGFR Positive Lung CancerDr. Nguyen isExperienced. Learn about EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.
- EndoscopyDr. Nguyen isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Esophageal PerforationDr. Nguyen isExperienced. Learn about Esophageal Perforation.
- GastrostomyDr. Nguyen isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Lung AdenocarcinomaDr. Nguyen isExperienced. Learn about Lung Adenocarcinoma.