Overview
Dr. Ninh T. Nguyen is a board-certified UCI Health surgeon who specializes in minimally invasive gastroesophageal surgery and bariatric surgery. He pioneered the development of laparoscopic esophagectomy and gastrectomy for the treatment of esophagogastric pathology and laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass for the treatment of morbid obesity.Nguyen earned his medical degree at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Tex. He completed a residency in general surgery at Mount Sinai Medical Center, Miami Beach, Fla, followed by fellowships in surgical oncology and minimally invasive surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.Nguyen is the John E. Connolly professor and chair of the UCI School of Medicine's Department of Surgery and chief of its Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery. He is also co-director of the minimally invasive surgery fellowship and associate director of the UCI Health H.H. Chao Comprehensive Digestive Disease Center.He was honored with the 2019 Outstanding Achievement Award by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS), of which he is an active member. He is also a member of the American College of Surgeons, the Association for Academic Surgery, the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract, the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) and the American Surgical Association. In 2002, he received the Golden Scope Young Researcher Award from SAGES, in recognition of significant contribution to research in laparoscopic surgery.He is also past president of the ASMBS and served as the ASMBS representative on the Gastrointestinal Surgery Advisory Council for the American Board of Surgery. He is a former president of the North American Chapter of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and has served on the editorial boards of theJournal of the American College of Surgeons,Surgical EndoscopyandAnnals of Surgery. He has been the principal investigator on numerous research grants and has published more than 250 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters.
Dr. Nguyen is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Stomach Cancer, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 244 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial.
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101 The City Drive South, Building 22C, Orange, CA 92868
1640 Newport Boulevard, Suite 100, Mesa, CA 92627
19200 Jamboree Road, Suite 3300, Irvine, CA 92612
19208 Jamboree Road, Irvine, CA 92612
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Ninh T. Nguyen
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ninh T. Nguyen?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Ninh T. Nguyen by calling their office at 888-717-4463. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Ninh T. Nguyen a top-rated expert for Hiatal Hernia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ninh T. Nguyen is classified as an Elite expert for Hiatal Hernia, 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. Ninh T. Nguyen specialize in?
While Dr. Ninh T. Nguyen is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, and Stomach Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Ninh T. Nguyen participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Ninh T. Nguyen has published 244 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hiatal Hernia. You can view a list of Dr. Ninh T. Nguyen's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Ninh T. Nguyen accept my insurance?
Dr. Ninh T. Nguyen accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Shield of California. We recommend calling the office directly at 888-717-4463 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Elite
- Hiatal HerniaDr. Nguyen isElite. Learn about Hiatal Hernia.
- Distinguished
- EndoscopyDr. Nguyen isDistinguished. Learn about Endoscopy.
- HerniaDr. Nguyen isDistinguished. Learn about Hernia.
- ObesityDr. Nguyen isDistinguished. Learn about Obesity.
- Stomach CancerDr. Nguyen isDistinguished. Learn about Stomach Cancer.
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- AppendectomyDr. Nguyen isAdvanced. Learn about Appendectomy.
- AppendicitisDr. Nguyen isAdvanced. Learn about Appendicitis.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Nguyen isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Nguyen isAdvanced. Learn about Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- GastrectomyDr. Nguyen isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrectomy.
- Gastric BypassDr. Nguyen isAdvanced. Learn about Gastric Bypass.
- Experienced
- AchalasiaDr. Nguyen isExperienced. Learn about Achalasia.
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
- Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Nguyen isExperienced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- CholecystitisDr. Nguyen isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Nguyen isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.