Mindie H. Nguyen, MD, MAS, AGAF, FAASLD

Hepatologist, Transplant hepatologist


Professor of Medicine (Gastroenterology and Hepatology) and, by courtesy, of Epidemiology and Population Health

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Additional Languages Spoken:
Vietnamese

Biography


Dr. Nguyen is Professor of Medicine, a Stanford Cancer Institute member and specializes in the treatment and prevention of primary liver cancer such as hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).

Dr. Nguyen is also a Professor of Epidemiology and Population Health by courtesy at Stanford. Her clinical and research focus has been liver cancer for the past 20+ years. She is a frequent lecturer for the management and prevention of liver cancer for care providers and researchers at national and international conferences. She has published several key research papers to inform clinicians of the care and treatment of patients with liver cancer.

Dr. Nguyen’s clinical and research focus also include patients with cirrhosis, viral hepatitis, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD/NASH). Her goal is to promote early detection of liver tumors and to prevent and treat complications from chronic liver diseases and liver cancer. She has extensive experience in performing clinical trials on liver cancer, fatty liver, cirrhosis, and viral hepatitis. She has lead several multi-center US and international studies.

Dr. Nguyen is clinically active, seeing patients three full days a week, with a large and comprehensive practice of general liver, liver cancer, and transplant patients at Stanford University Medical Center, as well as weekly outreach clinics in the San Jose area.

Dr. Nguyen has served as Director of the Hepatology Fellowship Program in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology and the Liver Transplant Program . Currently, she is Director of the Hepatology Clerkship, a member of Stanford Bio-X, and Stanford Population Science, a member of the Appointments and Promotions Committee and a Diversity LENS Advocate for the Department of Medicine, assisting in the promotion of equity and diversity in the professoriate search process.

Dr. Nguyen has mentored over 150 trainees of diverse racial, ethnic, and economic backgrounds and levels of training. Her research lab includes trainees who are high school students, undergraduate students, medical students, graduate students in the Master’s in Epidemiology or Public Health, PhD students in Epidemiology, clinical interns and residents, clinical gastroenterology and hepatology fellows, postdoctoral research fellows, early and mid-career faculty, and international visiting scholars. She has also served as Pre-Major Academic Advisor for the undergraduate school. Her mentees are from Stanford as well as other institutions in the US and overseas.

Dr. Nguyen is a Fellow of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) and the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA), and a member of the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG), the European Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (EASL), and the Asia Pacific Association for the Study of Liver (APASL). She is also currently the President of the International Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (IASL).

Dr. Nguyen is active in national and international professional society service and community outreach efforts locally, including service as an executive board of director for nonprofit organizations. She is very active in AASLD, having served as Chair of the Hepatitis B Special Interest Group and in the Education and Hepatology Associate Committees, as member of the Steering Committee for the Hepatobiliary Neoplasia and Hepatitis B Special Interest Group, and as a member of the Practice Guideline Committee. She is a member of the Research Award Panel for the AGA, and a member of the Practice Management Committee for the ACG.

Dr. Nguyen has served in the editorial and advisory boards for several journals, including Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Lancet GI Hepatology, and as ad hoc reviewer for over thirty scientific journals including JAMA, AIM and the Lancet Group.

Professional Summary


Education & Certifications
  • Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology (2020)
  • Fellowship: Stanford University Gastroenterology Fellowship (2002) CA
  • Residency: UCSD Internal Medicine Residency (1995) CA
  • Medical Education: University of California San Diego School of Medicine (1992) CA
  • Board Certification, American Board of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology (2018)
  • Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Transplant Hepatology (2010)
  • B.S., University of California, Irvine, Biological Sciences (1988)
  • M.D., Univ. of California, San Diego, Medicine (1992)
  • M.A.S., Univ. of Calif., San Francisco, Masters of Advanced Studies in Clinical Research (2004)

Honors & Awards
  • 2015 Divisional Teaching Award, Department of Medicine, Stanford University Medical Center, Palo Alto, CA (2015 Dec)
  • Advanced Hepatology Research Fellow Award, American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (2001)
  • Chief Fellow in Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Stanford University Medical Center (2002)
  • Chief Resident, University of California, San Diego Medical Center (1996)
  • Excellence in Teaching Award, University of California, San Diego, School of Medicine (1996)
  • Magna Cum Laude, University of California, Irvine (1988)
  • Pacific Free Clinic Physician Service Award, Cardinal Free Clinics, Stanford University School of Medicine (2013 April)
  • Phi Beta Kappa, University of California, Irvine (1985)
  • Senior Fellow at the Center for Innovation in Global Health, Center for Innovation in Global Helath, Stanford University, Stanford, CA (2015 Oct)
  • Stanford Asian American Faculty Awards, The Asian American Activities Center, Stanford University, Stanford, CA (2015 May)
  • The Franklin Edbaugh Advising Award for Faculty, Stanford University School of Medicine (2013 May)
  • The Professor Mindie H. Nguyen Award for Excellent Clinical Research by Young Investigators, The American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) (2020-2031)

Memberships
  • See Administrative Appointment Section above, See above (2013 - Present)

Administrative Appointments
  • Abstract review member for the Hepatitis B : Epidemiology/Prevention/Control review group, American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) (2011 - 2016)
  • Associate Editor, Portal Hypertension & Cirrhosis (2022 - Present)
  • Chair, Abstract Review Committee, Liver and Biliary Carcinoma (Treatment, Diagnosis, Nat Hx), Digestive Disease Week (American Gastroenterological Association) (2022 - Present)
  • Chair, Global Outreach Subcommittee, Hepatitis B Special Interest Group, American Association for the Study of Liver Disease (AASLD) (2018 - Present)
  • Chair, Hepatitis B SIG, American Association for the Study of Liver Disease (AASLD) (2019 - 2020)
  • CIGH Faculty Fellow, Center for Innovation in Global Health (CIGH), Stanford University (2015 - Present)
  • Clinical Practice Guideline Committee, AASLD (2019 - 2022)
  • Committee Chair, Abstract Review for Chronic Hepatitis B, American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) (2013 - 2019)
  • Director of Clinical Research, Pacific Health Foundation (2004 - Present)
  • Director of Continuing Medical Education, Pacific Health Foundation (2005 - 2012)
  • Director of Hepatology Clerkship, Stanford University School of Medicine (2013 - Present)
  • Director of Hepatology Fellowship, http://med.stanford.edu/gastrohepfellows/, Stanford University Medical Center (2014 - Present)
  • Editorial Board, Digestive Diseases and Sciences (2008 - Present)
  • Editorial Board, Gastroenterology (2011 - Present)
  • Editorial Board, Hepatology (2017 - 2019)
  • Education Committee, American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) (2013 - 2016)
  • Executive Board of Director, Asian Health Foundation (2013 - Present)
  • Faculty Search Diversity Advisor, Department of Medicine, Stanford University (2019 - Present)
  • Governing Council and Treasurer, International Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (IASL) (2019 - Present)
  • Hepatology Associates Committee , MD Liaison, American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) (2013 - 2016)
  • International Advisory Board, Lancet Gastroenterology and Hepatology (2018 - Present)
  • International Editorial Board, Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics (2018 - 2023)
  • Liver Section Editor, Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology (2013 - Present)
  • Medical Advisory Board, American Liver Foundation (2013 - Present)
  • Member Gastroenterology Editorial Board, American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) (2023 - 2024)
  • Member, Advisory Task Force SIG, American Association for the Study of Liver Disease (AASLD) (2023 - 2025)
  • Practice Management Committee, American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) (2019 - Present)
  • President, International Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (IASL) (2023 - 2025)
  • Professoriate Appointments and Promotions Committee (DoM A&P Committee), Department of Medicine, Stanford University (2018 - Present)
  • Research Award Panel, American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) (2019 - 2021)
  • Steering Committee, HBV Special Interest Group, American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) (2015 - Present)
  • Steering Committee, HBV Special Interest Group, American Association for the Study of Liver Disease (AASLD) (2023 - 2025)
  • Steering Committee, Hepatobiliary Neoplasia Special Interest Group, American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) (2014 - 2016)
  • Steering Committee, Hepatobiliary Neoplasia Special Interest Group, American Association for the Study of Liver Disease (AASLD) (2023 - 2025)
  • Training and Workforce Committee, Member, American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) (2002 - 2004)
  • Vice-Chair, Hepatitis B SIG, American Association for the Study of Liver Disease (AASLD) (2018 - 2019)

Publications

Clinical Trials

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Practice Locations


Liver Transplant Program in San Jose, O'Connor Drive San Jose, CA
San Jose, CA

231 O'Connor Drive

San Jose , CA 95128

(650) 725-1988

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Liver Transplant Program in San Jose, Jose Figueres Avenue San Jose, CA
San Jose, CA

200 Jose Figueres Avenue, Suite 255

San Jose , CA 95116

(650) 725-1988

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Liver (Hepatology) Clinic in Redwood City Redwood City, CA
Redwood City, CA

420 Broadway Street, Pavilion D, 2nd Floor

Redwood City , CA 94063

(650) 498-7999

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Digestive Health Center in Redwood City Redwood City, CA
Redwood City, CA

420 Broadway Street, Pavilion D, 2nd Floor

Redwood City , CA 94063

(650) 736-5555

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(120 reviews)

Dr Nguyễn í an excellent doctor. She has been my Hematologist for many years and I am very happy with the care she provides for me.
Dr. Nguyen is a great doctor and a great person. She is not afraid to tell me what needs to be said. I feel very fortunate to have Dr. Nguyen as my Stanford Doctor.
Very happy with everything.
Dr Nguyen and her team in the liver clinic are great and glad they are doing everything possible to keep me healthy..
Dr. Nguyen was very thorough explaining my test results to me and what my next step is
Dr. Nguyen has always been a caring person, Really thankful I have her as my care giver
Dr Nguyen is very conscientious, considerate and on top of any problems. I feel very safe and comfortable under her care!
Dr Mindy is very good, Going through my tests results, explaining clearly and answering my questions. I’m very please and thanks her.
She saved my life
Good Doctor
Dr. Nguyen is a great help to me. I trust her to make the best decisions when treating me. She is very smart and articulate.
Very good visit; I was concerned about my elevated fibrosis score but you quickly allay them when you shared your thoughts that the score might be elevated due the reasons you shared during the meeting and the score might be biased to the up side. Hopefully the some the diet changes I plan to incur will have an impact to lower my fibrosis score for my next appointment.
She is a wonderful doctor. Very thorough..
She’s great and the associate working with her was excellent as well.
Very nice video conference with Dr. Nguyen. Thanks
Friendly and empathetic
Would like Mindie Nguyá»…n to communicate with better clarity, reasons for each tests, the frequencies etc.
I am very happy and feel she has my best interests at heart!
Always the best health service I can expect from Stanford Healthcare.
She is a cheerful and capable doctor who is very well acquainted with my illness and recommends careful monitoring and testing procedures to care for me. I'm very grateful.
Dr. Nguyen has always been a very caring care giver to me. Its always a pleasure to converse with her
Dr. Nguyá»…n was clear, direct, responsive, kind, wise and friendly. What more could anyone expect and wish for from any physician, no less, someone new to me. She even brought up subjects that are sometimes hard to hear in a caring manner that made that easier to receive. Three cheers!
Very good Doctor
Dr Nguyen is an excellent physician. Kind and knowledgeable. She communicates effectively.
Dr. Mindie Nguyen is Awesome! She is really detailed in all of her explanation’s and answers all questions in terms that are easily understood. I am blessed to have Dr. Nguyen on my care team.
I am proud to have Dr. Mindie Nguyen and the Liver Clinic staff looking after my health. They all work well together and have nothing but compliments for the work they do to support my overall health
Dr. Mindie Nguyen took good care about her patient's health issue. So glad to be under her care. Thank you Dr. Nguyen.
Dr. Nguyen was very nice. She shared her personal experience which made me feel a bit better with my situation. She also asked if I would like another opinion from the Oncology department which I opted for. I think her assessment so far makes good sense and I agree with the plan so far. I do get a sense that towards the end of our 30-minute appointment, the conversation became a bit rushed. Perhaps she has another appointment to go to. Other than that, I think she was very reasonable and I appreciate the perspectives + additional x-ray and lab work to continue with my care. Also, I like Alfred very much. I really appreciate his patience and genuine care in helping me understand my current health situation. Thank you both!
Dr Nguyen is an outstanding doctor and recommend her anyone without reservation!
Very comprehensive advise . Highly recommend
Dr. Nguyen was excellent and answered all my questions. She took her time and explained everything and what my future treatment would be. She genuinely cares for her patient.
I've been working with Dr. Mindie Nguyen for a few years now and always appreciated she looked after me. Would recommend Dr. Nguyen to anyone wholeheartedly.
Dr. Nguyen is an excellent doctor and I highly recommend her.
She is very approachable, explains things clearly, and is sympathetic. Made me feel very comfortable.
Ella es una excelente doctora no tengo q decir nada y muy linda con mi mamá gracias, Gracias
Very thorough and thoughtful, cheerful doctor. Glad to have her as my doctor.
You doing great job
Dr Nguyen was very friendly, and easy to talk with. She answered all questions.
Dr. Nguyá»…n is outstanding!
Dr. Nguyá»…n is outstanding!
She is great!
Dr.Nguyen takes good care of her patients. She’s a responsible doctor with knowledge and make my condition better every visit.
Dr. Nguyên is a great doctor.
I live in Las Vegas. You’ve been treating my medical problems for over a decade.. That means I’m a “ happy patients.â€
Dr. Mindie Nyguyen is an exceptional doctor - thorough and attentive to patient concerns. I would highly recommend her.
Great
Outstanding communicator and knowledgeable physician. I rate her as outstanding period
I really enjoy working with Dr Nguyen,
Highly recommend.
Dr. Nguyen knows what she is doing well. I am better ever since I saw her. She is a good doctor!
Dr Mindie was excellent as always during my visit.
She is kind and competent provider for my health issues.
Doctor Mindie Nguyen is a very professional and experienced Doctor. She’s kind and cares for your situation.
Great doctor. I have nothing but praise for her.
I like her alot as my doctor.
Dr. Mindie is an awesome doctor and very clear and organized. She ordered all the blood tests I needed and I could easily understand her advice. I am happy to be treated by her.
Excellent doctor!
Great.
She us wonderful.
She's the best. Very thorough, answers all my questions, I never feel rushed and she is an expert in her field.
Dr. Nguyen is excellent in every way I hope a doctor to be. Five stars plus. She keeps me informed about my condition in detail, answers questions completely and with patience, and stays on top of ongoing procedures and tests, when they'll be scheduled, and how I will be notified of same. Her assistant, Alfred, was also excellent and much appreciated as well. I'm truly very grateful to have access to Dr. Nguyen's medical care. It feels like she actually cares about me, a definite plus that helps enhance a sense of well-being in her hands. So very much appreciated. :^)
She is extending my quality of life.
The doctor was very attentive & very kind.
I adore her.
Dr. Nguyen & her PA are excellent!
my doctor very good.
I really enjoyed this visit with Dr. Nguyen, who is hands down one of the best doctors I've ever seen.
Dr. Mindie & staff are the best!
Love Dr. Mindie Nguyen!!!
Very good.
good
I would recommend Stanford to anyone who had serious medical problems.
Dr. Mindie Nguyen is the best!
One of the best care providers EVER!!
Dr Nguyen is a great doctor and I have full confidence in her
Dr. Mindie Nguyen is very kind, compassionate and thorough!
Good.
My visit the nurse prac. was very good.
Good.
Good.
Provider knowledgeable; very thorough; asked many questions.
Good.
Great service.
It would be nice if care provider took a little time to explain in detail my test results. "Everything is fine & the same as last test results" somehow doesn't make me feel reassured.
Stanford is awesome. Dr. Mindie Nguyen is an angel in disguise!
Dr.Mindie Nguyen is the best doctor
I am honored by having this extraordinary doctor Nguyn care for my health through treatment and recovery. Stanford is fortunate to have such a wonderful asset.
Good service.
Dr. Mindie is my hero -
Very good.
good
Friendliness. Very kind. Recommended to other.
Good.
Good.
The doctor is excellent. the blood lab is understaffed.
Good.
very knowledgeable doctor. hope participate on future research work with her
Good.
Dr. Nyguen is awesome. As are her clinical coordinators.
Good.
She is a good listener, also she explain clearly the plan she will do with me.
Dr. Nguyen was great!! Same caliber as Dr. Ayoub who is no longer with you.
I fill very comfortable and confident
Best experience.
Dr. Mindie Nguyen is a SAINT!!
Perhaps it is that my health condition is in excellent shape. Hence, my doctor does not really show much of concern on my Hep-B test results.
Very Good
Excellent
Great, knowledgeable, compassionate doctor!
our care provider that day is the absolute BEST!!! We have complete confidence in her.
Excellent
Dr. Nyugen is extremely knowledgeable and easy to converse with
Very good!
I have been a patient with Dr. Nguyen for a very long time. She has always made me feel that I was being cared for with the utmost ability. I would recommend her to anybody -
Good.
Mindy has been my doctor for a long time. She has been concerned in the best way possible about me in categories of my health.
Dr. Nguyen is superb! Very social - Enjoy talking with her during visits.
Good - doctor to have, to keep.
I liked the fact that she printed out all the instructions.
Good.

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