Overview
Thang Nguyen is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Irvine, California.
Dr. Nguyen is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles.
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- MEDICARE MAPD
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- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
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- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
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- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
22 Odyssey Ste 265, Irvine, CA 92618
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UCI Health Chao Family Comprehensive Digestive Disease Center
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.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Thang Nguyen
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Thang Nguyen?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Thang Nguyen by calling their office at 714-434-0404. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Thang Nguyen a top-rated expert for Cholecystitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Thang Nguyen is classified as an Distinguished expert for Cholecystitis, 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. Thang Nguyen specialize in?
While Dr. Thang Nguyen is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, and Hernia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Thang Nguyen participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Thang Nguyen has published 4 articles and abstracts on conditions like Cholecystitis. You can view a list of Dr. Thang Nguyen's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Thang Nguyen accept my insurance?
Dr. Thang Nguyen accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 714-434-0404 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- CholecystitisDr. Nguyen isDistinguished. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Nguyen isDistinguished. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- HerniaDr. Nguyen isDistinguished. Learn about Hernia.
- Advanced
- Biliary DyskinesiaDr. Nguyen isAdvanced. Learn about Biliary Dyskinesia.
- CellulitisDr. Nguyen isAdvanced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Nguyen isAdvanced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Epidural LipomatosisDr. Nguyen isAdvanced. Learn about Epidural Lipomatosis.
- GallstonesDr. Nguyen isAdvanced. Learn about Gallstones.
- Gastrointestinal PerforationDr. Nguyen isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Perforation.
- Experienced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Nguyen isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Anorectal AbscessDr. Nguyen isExperienced. Learn about Anorectal Abscess.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Nguyen isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Bladder ReconstructionDr. Nguyen isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Reconstruction.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Nguyen isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)Dr. Nguyen isExperienced. Learn about Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer).
