Overview
Dr. Phuc Nguyen, who was born in Vietnam, earned his medical degree at The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. He completed his residency at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and a fellowship at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. An assistant professor at McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth), Dr. Nguyen has been in practice since 2007 and is board certified in cardiovascular disease. His clinical interests include prevention of primary and secondary coronary artery disease (CAD), congestive heart failure, coronary heart disease, valvular heart disease, arrhythmia, high blood pressure (hypertension or HTN) and acute coronary syndrome. He primarily treats adults and seniors and speaks Vietnamese. Working with a multispecialty team of primary care providers and specialists, Dr. Nguyen strives to ensure the best outcomes for his patients. He encourages them through transparency, education, nutrition, exercise and positive lifestyle changes. Patients describe him as caring, compassionate and encouraging. They say he is outstanding at listening, answering questions and explaining test results and treatment plans.
His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure, Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), and Familial Ventricular Tachycardia.
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Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Nguyen has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Baylor Medicine Atherosclerosis
Christie Ballantyne is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Ballantyne is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, High Cholesterol, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Bypass Surgery.
Houston Methodist Hospital
Salim Virani is a primary care provider, practicing in Cardiologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Virani is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, High Cholesterol, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI).
Houston Methodist Debakey Cardiology Associates
Khurram Nasir is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Nasir is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, High Cholesterol, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Bypass Surgery.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Phuc Nguyen
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Phuc Nguyen?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Phuc Nguyen by calling their office at 713-486-5600. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Phuc Nguyen a top-rated expert for Pulmonary Edema?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Phuc Nguyen is classified as an Experienced expert for Pulmonary Edema, 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. Phuc Nguyen specialize in?
While Dr. Phuc Nguyen is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure, and Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.
Does Dr. Phuc Nguyen accept my insurance?
Dr. Phuc Nguyen accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-486-5600 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- AnginaDr. Nguyen isExperienced. Learn about Angina.
- ArrhythmiasDr. Nguyen isExperienced. Learn about Arrhythmias.
- AtherosclerosisDr. Nguyen isExperienced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Nguyen isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- Coronary Heart DiseaseDr. Nguyen isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Heart Disease.
- FaintingDr. Nguyen isExperienced. Learn about Fainting.