Overview
Dr. Thu Lam Nguyen earned her medical degree at William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Hattiesburg, Miss. She completed her internship and residency in internal medicine with Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, Wis., and a fellowship in nephrology and interventional nephrology at The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. Board certified in nephrology and internal medicine, Dr. Nguyen has been in practice since 2019. She treats patients ages 18 and older and also speaks Vietnamese. Her primary clinical interests include kidney health, chronic kidney disease, acute kidney disease, hypertension, resistant hypertension, kidney stones, interventional nephrology, dialysis access maintenance and kidney transplant care. Away from her practice, Dr. Nguyen enjoys spending quality time with her family, being outdoors and playing golf.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Kidney Transplant.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Nguyen is currently accepting new patients.
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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.
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. Thu L. Nguyen
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Thu L. Nguyen?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Thu L. Nguyen by calling their office at 713-866-6201. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Thu L. Nguyen a top-rated expert for Nephrosclerosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Thu L. Nguyen is classified as an Experienced expert for Nephrosclerosis, 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. Thu L. Nguyen specialize in?
While Dr. Thu L. Nguyen is a Nephrology, they have specific expertise in Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, and Chronic Kidney Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Nephrology.
Does Dr. Thu L. Nguyen participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Thu L. Nguyen has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Nephrosclerosis. You can view a list of Dr. Thu L. Nguyen's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Thu L. Nguyen accept my insurance?
Dr. Thu L. Nguyen accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-866-6201 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Acute Kidney FailureDr. Nguyen isExperienced. Learn about Acute Kidney Failure.
- Chronic Kidney DiseaseDr. Nguyen isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Kidney Disease.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Nguyen isExperienced. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- NephrosclerosisDr. Nguyen isExperienced. Learn about Nephrosclerosis.
- Protein DeficiencyDr. Nguyen isExperienced. Learn about Protein Deficiency.
- Renovascular HypertensionDr. Nguyen isExperienced. Learn about Renovascular Hypertension.