Overview
Dr. Thieu Gene Nguyen received his medical degree and residency training at McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth). He then completed a fellowship in cardiology at The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio. Board certified in cardiology, Dr. Nguyen has practiced cardiology in Houston since 1988. His clinical interests include general cardiology, congestive heart failure, atrial fibrillation, hypertension, internal medicine and preventive medicine. Fluent in Vietnamese and Spanish, he treats patients 18 years of age and older. Dr. Nguyen delivers highly personalized care to his patients and takes the time necessary to fully listen to their concerns and for them to understand their treatment plans. He believes that his patients must understand their medical condition to they can be actively involved in their medical care. A resident of Houston, Dr. Nguyen is married and has two sons. He enjoys playing tennis and spending time with his family.
Dr. Nguyen is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Metabolic Syndrome, Angina, Carotid Artery Disease, and Arterial Embolism.
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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.
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Houston Methodist Debakey Cardiology Associates
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Thieu Nguyen
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Thieu Nguyen?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Thieu Nguyen by calling their office at 713-272-9022. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Thieu Nguyen a top-rated expert for Metabolic Syndrome?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Thieu Nguyen is classified as an Distinguished expert for Metabolic Syndrome, 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. Thieu Nguyen specialize in?
While Dr. Thieu Nguyen is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Metabolic Syndrome, Angina, and Carotid Artery Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.
Does Dr. Thieu Nguyen accept my insurance?
Dr. Thieu Nguyen accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-272-9022 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
- AnginaDr. Nguyen isDistinguished. Learn about Angina.
- Metabolic SyndromeDr. Nguyen isDistinguished. Learn about Metabolic Syndrome.
- Advanced
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Nguyen isAdvanced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Carotid Artery DiseaseDr. Nguyen isAdvanced. Learn about Carotid Artery Disease.
- Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism
- Heart MurmursDr. Nguyen isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Murmurs.
- HypertensionDr. Nguyen isAdvanced. Learn about Hypertension.
- Experienced
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Nguyen isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Nguyen isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- ApoplexyDr. Nguyen isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- ArrhythmiasDr. Nguyen isExperienced. Learn about Arrhythmias.
- AtherosclerosisDr. Nguyen isExperienced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Nguyen isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.