Dung Nguyen

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Dung Nguyen

Plastic and reconstructive surgeon, Breast reconstructive surgeon, Cosmetic plastic surgeon, Plastic surgeon

Clinical Associate Professor, Surgery - Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

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Biography

Dr. Dung H Nguyen is currently the Director of Breast Reconstruction at the Stanford Women’s Cancer Center and the Director of Adult Plastics Clinic at Stanford Healthcare. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and highest academic honor and distinction from U.C. Davis. She earned a Pharm.D degree from U.C.S.F. School of Pharmacy and a MD degree from U.C.S.D. She then did a residency in general surgery and a residency in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Southern California (USC) Medical Center. She further completed a fellowship in microsurgery from Chang Gung Memorial Hospital in Taiwan, one of the largest reconstructive surgery centers in the world. She was recruited to Stanford from Cedar Sinai Medical Center in 2012, and is currently a Clinical Associate Professor in the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Stanford University.

Dr. Nguyen specializes in aesthetic and reconstructive breast surgery, surgical treatment of lymphedema including vascularized lymph node transfer and lymphaticovenous anastomosis, and complex tissue reconstruction utilizing microsurgery and supermicrosurgery. She also has interest in cosmetic surgery, including facial rejuvenation and body contouring procedures.

In addition to her clinical commitment, Dr. Nguyen has basic science and clinical research interests in lymphedema and breast reconstruction. She has published articles in peer review journals, presented at national and international professional meetings and has authored book chapters in various plastic surgery textbooks. She also enjoys volunteering on overseas medical missions and participating in medical charity activities.

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Professional Summary

Professional Education

Residency: Univ of Southern CA/LACplusUSC Medical Center (2010) CA
Residency: Univ of Southern CA/LACplusUSC Medical Center (2007) CA
Medical Education: University of California San Diego School of Medicine Registrar (2004) CA

Board Certification: American Board of Plastic Surgery, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (2012)

Board Certification, Board of Pharmacy, CA (2003)

Fellowship, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taiwan, Microsurgery (2011)

Residency, USC, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery (2010)

Residency, USC, General Surgery (2007)

M.D., UCSD School of Medicine, CA (2004)

Pharm.D., UCSF School of Pharmacy, CA (2000)

Honors & Awards

Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Teacher of the Year Award, Stanford University (2017)
Innovation Grant for Breast Reconstruction, Stanford Women's Cancer Center (2016)

Administrative Appointments

Director of Adult Plastics Clinic, Stanford Healthcare (2016 - Present)
Director of Breast Reconstruction, Stanford Women's Cancer Center (2012 - Present)

Publications

Developing a Lower Limb Lymphedema Animal Model with Combined Lymphadenectomy and Low-dose Radiation.
Yang, C.-Y., Nguyen, D. H., Wu, C.-W., Fang, Y.-H. D., Chao, K.-T., Patel, K. M., & Cheng, M.-H. (2014). Developing a Lower Limb Lymphedema Animal Model with Combined Lymphadenectomy and Low-dose Radiation. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Global Open, 2(3).
Quantity of lymph nodes correlates with improvement in lymphatic drainage in treatment of hind limb lymphedema with lymph node flap transfer in rats
Nguyen, D. H., Chou, P. Y., Hsieh, Y. H., Momeni, A., Fang, Y. D., Patel, K. M., … Cheng, M. H. (2015). Quantity of lymph nodes correlates with improvement in lymphatic drainage in treatment of hind limb lymphedema with lymph node flap transfer in rats. Microsurgery, 239–45.
Using intraoperative laser angiography to safeguard perfusion in nipple-sparing mastectomies.
Dua, M., Bertoni, D., Nguyen, D. H., Meyer, S., Gurtner, G., & Wapnir, I. (2015). Using intraoperative laser angiography to safeguard perfusion in nipple-sparing mastectomies. Gland Surgery Journal.

Anatomical Basis and Clinical Application of the Ulnar Forearm Free Flap for Head and Neck Reconstruction.
Huang, J. J., Lam, W. L., Phil, M., Nguyen, D. H., Wu, C. W., Kao, H. K., … Cheng, M. H. (2012). Anatomical Basis and Clinical Application of the Ulnar Forearm Free Flap for Head and Neck Reconstruction. The Laryngoscope , 122(12).

A Novel Approach to the Treatment of Lower Extremity Lymphedema by Transferring a Vascularized Submental Lymph Node Flap to the Ankle.
Cheng, M. H., Huang, J. J., Nguyen, D. H., Saint-Cyr, M., Zenn, M. R., Tan, B. K., & Lee, C. L. (2012). A Novel Approach to the Treatment of Lower Extremity Lymphedema by Transferring a Vascularized Submental Lymph Node Flap to the Ankle. Gynecologic Oncology, 126.

Simultaneous Scarless Contralateral Breast Augmentation During Unilateral Breast Reconstruction Using Differentially Split DIEP Flaps.
Huang, J. J., Chao, L. F., Wu, C. W., Nguyen, D. H., Valerio, I. L., & Cheng, M. H. (2011). Simultaneous Scarless Contralateral Breast Augmentation During Unilateral Breast Reconstruction Using Differentially Split DIEP Flaps. Plastic Reconstructive Surgery, 12(6).

Simultaneous Contralateral Breast Reduction/Mastopexy with Unilateral Breast Reconstruction Using Free Abdominal Flaps.
Huang, J. J., Wu, C. W., Lam, W. L., Lin, C. Y., Nguyen, D. H., & Cheng, M. H. (2011). Simultaneous Contralateral Breast Reduction/Mastopexy with Unilateral Breast Reconstruction Using Free Abdominal Flaps. Annals of Plastic Surgery.

Simultaneous Left Maxillary and Right Mandibular Reconstructions Using Split Osteomyocutaneous Peroneal Artery-based Combined Flaps.
Nguyen, D. H., Wu, C. W., Huang, J. J., & Cheng, M. H. (2011). Simultaneous Left Maxillary and Right Mandibular Reconstructions Using Split Osteomyocutaneous Peroneal Artery-based Combined Flaps. Head and Neck, 10.

How to Harvest a Fibula Flap in 45 Minutes.
Nguyen, D. H., & Lin, C. H. (2011). How to Harvest a Fibula Flap in 45 Minutes. Plastic Surgery Pulse News, 3(2).

A novel approach to cervical reconstruction using vaginal mucosa-lined polytetrafluoroethylene graft in congenital agenesis of the cervix.
Nguyen, D. H., Lee, C. L., Wu, K. Y., & Cheng, M. H. (2011). A novel approach to cervical reconstruction using vaginal mucosa-lined polytetrafluoroethylene graft in congenital agenesis of the cervix. Fertility and Sterility, 95(7).

A Novel Approach to Acute Infection of the Glenohumeral Joint Following Rotator Cuff Repair – A case series.
Dobke, M. K., Nguyen, D. H., & Trott, S. A. (2005). A Novel Approach to Acute Infection of the Glenohumeral Joint Following Rotator Cuff Repair – A case series. . Wounds, 17(6).

Estrogen Accelerates the Development of Renal Disease in Female Obese Zucker Rats.
Gades, M. D., Sterns, J. S., van Goor, H., Nguyen, D. H., Johnson, P. R., & Kaysen, G. A. (1998). Estrogen Accelerates the Development of Renal Disease in Female Obese Zucker Rats. Kidney International, 53(1).

Motion Analysis for Microsurgical Training: Objective Measures of Dexterity, Economy of Movement, and Ability.
McGoldrick, R. B., Davis, C. R., Paro, J., Hui, K., Nguyen, D., & Lee, G. K. (2015). Motion Analysis for Microsurgical Training: Objective Measures of Dexterity, Economy of Movement, and Ability. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 136(2), 231e–40e.

Using intraoperative laser angiography to safeguard nipple perfusion in nipple-sparing mastectomies.
Dua, M. M., Bertoni, D. M., Nguyen, D., Meyer, S., Gurtner, G. C., & Wapnir, I. L. (2015). Using intraoperative laser angiography to safeguard nipple perfusion in nipple-sparing mastectomies. Gland Surgery, 4(6), 497–505.

Use of Indocyanine Green-SPY Angiography for Tracking Lymphatic Recovery After Lymphaticovenous Anastomosis.
Shih, H. B., Shakir, A., & Nguyen, D. H. (2016). Use of Indocyanine Green-SPY Angiography for Tracking Lymphatic Recovery After Lymphaticovenous Anastomosis. Annals of Plastic Surgery, 76, S232–7.

Quantity of lymph nodes correlates with improvement in lymphatic drainage in treatment of hind limb lymphedema with lymph node flap transfer in rats.
Nguyen, D. H., Chou, P.-Y., Hsieh, Y.-H., Momeni, A., Fang, Y.-H. D., Patel, K. M., … Cheng, M.-H. (2016). Quantity of lymph nodes correlates with improvement in lymphatic drainage in treatment of hind limb lymphedema with lymph node flap transfer in rats. Microsurgery, 36(3), 239–45.

Protecting Nipple Perfusion by Devascularization and Surgical Delay in Patients at Risk for Ischemic Complications During Nipple-Sparing Mastectomies
Bertoni, D. M., Dung Nguyen, D., Rochlin, D., Hernandez-Boussard, T., Meyer, S., Choy, N., … Wapnir, I. L. (2016). Protecting Nipple Perfusion by Devascularization and Surgical Delay in Patients at Risk for Ischemic Complications During Nipple-Sparing Mastectomies. ANNALS OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY, 23(8), 2665–72.

Breast Augmentation and Breast Reconstruction Demonstrate Equivalent Aesthetic Outcomes.
Rochlin, D. H., Davis, C. R., & Nguyen, D. H. (2016). Breast Augmentation and Breast Reconstruction Demonstrate Equivalent Aesthetic Outcomes. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Global Open, 4(7).

Transversus Abdominis Plane Block and Free Flap Abdominal Tissue Breast Reconstruction: Is There a True Reduction in Postoperative Narcotic Use?
Hunter, C., Shakir, A., Momeni, A., Luan, A., Steffel, L., Horn, J.-L., … Lee, G. K. (2017). Transversus Abdominis Plane Block and Free Flap Abdominal Tissue Breast Reconstruction: Is There a True Reduction in Postoperative Narcotic Use? Annals of Plastic Surgery, 78(3), 254–59.

Deferoxamine Preconditioning of Irradiated Tissue Improves Perfusion and Fat Graft Retention
Flacco, J., Chung, N., Blackshear, C. P., Irizarry, D., Momeni, A., Lee, G. K., … Wan, D. C. (2018). Deferoxamine Preconditioning of Irradiated Tissue Improves Perfusion and Fat Graft Retention. PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY, 141(3), 655–65.

Deepithelialized Skin Reduction Preserves Skin and Nipple Perfusion in Immediate Reconstruction of Large and Ptotic Breasts.
Rochlin, D. H., & Nguyen, D. H. (2018). Deepithelialized Skin Reduction Preserves Skin and Nipple Perfusion in Immediate Reconstruction of Large and Ptotic Breasts. Annals of Plastic Surgery.

Successful management of persistent lower extremity lymphedema with suction-assisted lipectomy
Micha, J. P., Nguyen, D. H., & Goldstein, B. H. (2018). Successful management of persistent lower extremity lymphedema with suction-assisted lipectomy. GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY REPORTS, 23, 13–15.

Correction of complete thoracic duct obstruction with lymphovenous bypass: A case report.
Miller, T. J., Gilstrap, J. N., Maeda, K., Rockson, S., & Nguyen, D. H. (2018). Correction of complete thoracic duct obstruction with lymphovenous bypass: A case report. Microsurgery.

Preoperative Computed Tomography Angiography in Autologous Breast Reconstruction-Incidence and Impact of Incidentalomas
Tevlin, R., Borrelli, M. R., Dung Nguyen, & Momeni, A. (2018). Preoperative Computed Tomography Angiography in Autologous Breast Reconstruction-Incidence and Impact of Incidentalomas. PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY-GLOBAL OPEN, 6(12), e2019.

Fat Grafting into Younger Recipients Improves Volume Retention in an Animal Model.
Chung, N. N., Ransom, R. C., Blackshear, C. P., Irizarry, D. M., Yen, D., Momeni, A., … Wan, D. C. (2019). Fat Grafting into Younger Recipients Improves Volume Retention in an Animal Model. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

Fat Chance: The Rejuvenation of Irradiated Skin
Borrelli, M. R., Patel, R. A., Sokol, J., Dung Nguyen, Momeni, A., Longaker, M. T., & Wan, D. C. (2019). Fat Chance: The Rejuvenation of Irradiated Skin. PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY-GLOBAL OPEN, 7(2), e2092.

Breast Reconstruction with Free Abdominal Flaps is associated with Persistent Lower Extremity Venous Stasis.
Momeni, A., Sorice, S. C., Li, A. Y., Nguyen, D. H., & Pannucci, C. (2019). Breast Reconstruction with Free Abdominal Flaps is associated with Persistent Lower Extremity Venous Stasis. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

Pro-Fibrotic CD26-Positive Fibroblasts are Present in Greater Abundance in Breast Capsule Tissue of Irradiated Breasts.
Borrelli, M. R., Irizzary, D., Patel, R. A., Nguyen, D., Momeni, A., Longaker, M. T., & Wan, D. C. (2019). Pro-Fibrotic CD26-Positive Fibroblasts are Present in Greater Abundance in Breast Capsule Tissue of Irradiated Breasts. Aesthetic Surgery Journal.

Correction of complete thoracic duct obstruction with lymphovenous bypass: A case report
Miller, T. J., Gilstrap, J. N., Maeda, K., Rockson, S., & Nguyen, D. H. (2019). Correction of complete thoracic duct obstruction with lymphovenous bypass: A case report. MICROSURGERY, 39(3), 255–58.

Identifying risk factors for postoperative major complications in staged implant-based breast reconstruction with AlloDerm.
Remington, A. C., Gurtner, G. C., Wan, D. C., Nguyen, D., & Momeni, A. (2019). Identifying risk factors for postoperative major complications in staged implant-based breast reconstruction with AlloDerm. The Breast Journal.

Postoperative analgesia after microsurgical breast reconstruction using liposomal bupivacaine (Exparel).
Momeni, A., Ramesh, N. K., Wan, D., Nguyen, D., & Sorice, S. C. (2019). Postoperative analgesia after microsurgical breast reconstruction using liposomal bupivacaine (Exparel). The Breast Journal.

Breast Reconstruction with Free Abdominal Flaps Is Associated with Persistent Lower Extremity Venous Stasis
Momeni, A., Sorice, S. C., Li, A. Y., Nguyen, D. H., & Pannucci, C. (2019). Breast Reconstruction with Free Abdominal Flaps Is Associated with Persistent Lower Extremity Venous Stasis. PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY, 143(6), 1144E–1150E.

The role of adjunct nanofibrillar collagen scaffold implantation in the surgical management of secondary lymphedema: Review of the literature and summary of initial pilot studies.
Rochlin, D. H., Inchauste, S., Zelones, J., & Nguyen, D. H. (2019). The role of adjunct nanofibrillar collagen scaffold implantation in the surgical management of secondary lymphedema: Review of the literature and summary of initial pilot studies. Journal of Surgical Oncology.

Successful treatment of lymphedema in a vasculopath and neuropathic patient.
Inchauste, S., Zelones, J., Rochlin, D., & Nguyen, D. H. (2019). Successful treatment of lymphedema in a vasculopath and neuropathic patient. Journal of Surgical Oncology.

Identifying risk factors for postoperative major complications in staged implant-based breast reconstruction with AlloDerm
Remington, A. C., Gurtner, G. C., Wan, D. C., Nguyen, D., & Momeni, A. (2019). Identifying risk factors for postoperative major complications in staged implant-based breast reconstruction with AlloDerm. BREAST JOURNAL, 25(4), 597–603.

Fat Grafting into Younger Recipients Improves Volume Retention in an Animal Model
Chung, N. N., Ransom, R. C., Blackshear, C. P., Irizarry, D. M., Yen, D., Momeni, A., … Wan, D. C. (2019). Fat Grafting into Younger Recipients Improves Volume Retention in an Animal Model. PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY, 143(4), 1067–75.

Acellular Dermal Matrix Reduces Myofibroblast Presence in the Breast Capsule.
Tevlin, R., Borrelli, M. R., Irizarry, D., Nguyen, D., Wan, D. C., & Momeni, A. (2019). Acellular Dermal Matrix Reduces Myofibroblast Presence in the Breast Capsule. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Global Open, 7(5), e2213.

A Matched-Pair Analysis of Prepectoral with Subpectoral Breast Reconstruction: Is There a Difference in Postoperative Complication Rate?
Momeni, A., Remington, A. C., Wan, D. C., Nguyen, D., & Gurtner, G. C. (2019). A Matched-Pair Analysis of Prepectoral with Subpectoral Breast Reconstruction: Is There a Difference in Postoperative Complication Rate? Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 144(4), 801–7.

Fat Grafting Rescues Radiation-Induced Joint Contracture.
Borrelli, M. R., Diaz Deleon, N. M., Adem, S., Patel, R. A., Mascharak, S., Shen, A. H., … Wan, D. C. (2019). Fat Grafting Rescues Radiation-Induced Joint Contracture. Stem Cells (Dayton, Ohio).

Assessing the Accuracy of a 3-Dimensional Surface Imaging System in Breast Volume Estimation.
Kwong, J. W., Tijerina, J. D., Choi, S., Luan, A., Feng, C. L., Nguyen, D. H., … Nazerali, R. S. (2020). Assessing the Accuracy of a 3-Dimensional Surface Imaging System in Breast Volume Estimation. Annals of Plastic Surgery.

Use of hyaluronic acid filler for enhancement of nipple projection following breast reconstruction: An easy and effective technique.
Sue, G. R., Seither, J. G., & Nguyen, D. H. (2020). Use of hyaluronic acid filler for enhancement of nipple projection following breast reconstruction: An easy and effective technique. JPRAS Open, 23, 19–25.

Surgical Treatment of Lymphedema.
Ogunleye, A. A., Nguyen, D. H., & Lee, G. K. (2020). Surgical Treatment of Lymphedema. JAMA Surgery.

Cryopreserved human skin allografts promote angiogenesis and dermal regeneration in a murine model.
Henn, D., Chen, K., Maan, Z. N., Greco, A. H., Moortgat Illouz, S. E., Bonham, C. A., … Gurtner, G. C. (2020). Cryopreserved human skin allografts promote angiogenesis and dermal regeneration in a murine model. International Wound Journal.

Global Health Microsurgery Training With Cell Phones.
Inchauste, S. M., Deptula, P. L., Zelones, J. T., Nazerali, R. S., Nguyen, D. H., & Lee, G. K. (2020). Global Health Microsurgery Training With Cell Phones. Annals of Plastic Surgery, 84(5S Suppl 4), S273–S277.

Immediate Targeted Nipple-Areolar Complex Reinnervation: Improving Outcomes in Gender-affirming Mastectomy.
Rochlin, D. H., Brazio, P., Wapnir, I., & Nguyen, D. (2020). Immediate Targeted Nipple-Areolar Complex Reinnervation: Improving Outcomes in Gender-affirming Mastectomy. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Global Open, 8(3), e2719.

CD34+CD146+ adipose-derived stromal cells enhance engraftment of transplanted fat.
Borrelli, M. R., Patel, R. A., Blackshear, C., Vistnes, S., Diaz Deleon, N. M., Adem, S., … Wan, D. C. (2020). CD34+CD146+ adipose-derived stromal cells enhance engraftment of transplanted fat. Stem Cells Translational Medicine.

The antifibrotic adipose-derived stromal cell: Grafted fat enriched with CD74+ adipose-derived stromal cells reduces chronic radiation-induced skin fibrosis.
Borrelli, M. R., Patel, R. A., Adem, S., Diaz Deleon, N. M., Shen, A. H., Sokol, J., … Wan, D. C. (2020). The antifibrotic adipose-derived stromal cell: Grafted fat enriched with CD74+ adipose-derived stromal cells reduces chronic radiation-induced skin fibrosis. Stem Cells Translational Medicine.

Radiation-induced skin fibrosis is reversed by transdermal delivery of deferoxamine
Borrelli, M. R., Adem, S., Diaz, N. M. D., Mascharak, S., Sen, A., Januszyk, M., … Wan, D. C. (2020). Radiation-induced skin fibrosis is reversed by transdermal delivery of deferoxamine. WOUND REPAIR AND REGENERATION, 28, S51–S52.

Prophylactic treatment with transdermal deferoxamine mitigates radiation-induced skin fibrosis.
Shen, A. H., Borrelli, M. R., Adem, S., Deleon, N. M., Patel, R. A., Mascharak, S., … Wan, D. C. (2020). Prophylactic treatment with transdermal deferoxamine mitigates radiation-induced skin fibrosis. Scientific Reports, 10(1), 12346.

Delivery of Human Stromal Vascular Fraction Cells on Nanofibrillar Scaffolds for Treatment of Peripheral Arterial Disease.
Hu, C., Zaitseva, T. S., Alcazar, C., Tabada, P., Sawamura, S., Yang, G., … Huang, N. F. (2020). Delivery of Human Stromal Vascular Fraction Cells on Nanofibrillar Scaffolds for Treatment of Peripheral Arterial Disease. Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, 8, 689.

Pro-Fibrotic CD26-Positive Fibroblasts Are Present in Greater Abundance in Breast Capsule Tissue of Irradiated Breasts
Borrelli, M. R., Irizzary, D., Patel, R. A., Dung Nguyen, Momeni, A., Longaker, M. T., & Wan, D. C. (2020). Pro-Fibrotic CD26-Positive Fibroblasts Are Present in Greater Abundance in Breast Capsule Tissue of Irradiated Breasts. AESTHETIC SURGERY JOURNAL, 40(4), 369–79.

Blossom smart expander technology for tissue expander-based breast reconstruction facilitates shorter duration to full expansion: A pilot study.
Choi, Y. K., Rochlin, D. H., & Nguyen, D. H. (2020). Blossom smart expander technology for tissue expander-based breast reconstruction facilitates shorter duration to full expansion: A pilot study. Archives of Plastic Surgery, 47(5), 419–27.

The utility of three-dimensional models in complex microsurgical reconstruction.
Ogunleye, A. A., Deptula, P. L., Inchauste, S. M., Zelones, J. T., Walters, S., Gifford, K., … Nguyen, D. H. (2020). The utility of three-dimensional models in complex microsurgical reconstruction. Archives of Plastic Surgery, 47(5), 428–34.

Immediate Targeted Nipple-Areolar Complex Re-Innervation: Improving Outcomes in Immediate Autologous Breast Reconstruction
Tevlin, R., Wapnir, I. L., & Nguyen, D. (2020). Immediate Targeted Nipple-Areolar Complex Re-Innervation: Improving Outcomes in Immediate Autologous Breast Reconstruction. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS, 231(4), S226–S227.

Immediate targeted nipple-areolar complex re-innervation: Improving outcomes in immediate autologous breast reconstruction.
Tevlin, R., Brazio, P., Tran, N., & Nguyen, D. (2020). Immediate targeted nipple-areolar complex re-innervation: Improving outcomes in immediate autologous breast reconstruction. Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery : JPRAS.

Staged Approach to Autologous Reconstruction in the Ptotic Breast: A Comparative Study.
Deptula, P., Yesantharao, P., Wapnir, I., & Nguyen, D. (2021). Staged Approach to Autologous Reconstruction in the Ptotic Breast: A Comparative Study. Annals of Plastic Surgery.

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Lymphedema Surgery Center Palo Alto Palo Alto, CA

Palo Alto, CA

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San Jose, CA

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2589 Samaritan Drive

San Jose , CA 95124

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Palo Alto, CA

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1000 Welch Road, Suite 100

Palo Alto , CA 94304

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Stanford Cancer Center South Bay San Jose, CA

San Jose, CA

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2589 Samaritan Drive

San Jose , CA 95124

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Redwood City, CA

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450 Broadway Street

Redwood City , CA 94063

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Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Clinic in San Jose San Jose, CA

San Jose, CA

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Dr. Nguyen is exceptional. I traveled from Denver to have her operate on me. I am forever fortunate to have her as my surgeon.

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I was there for my ports to be removed following breast reconstruction surgery. We chatted a few minutes and they got started right away and played country music for me.

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Absolutely would recommend.

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My doctors were excellent.

Nov 2020

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Dr. Nguyen saw me without an appointment and Dr. Tsai asking her to. This was SUPER helpful. Streamlined our treatment plan, and mad me feel cared for!

Nov 2020

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I have had such a lovely experience working with Dr. Nguyen.

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Saw Dr. Nguyen. She's very good at providing info.

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Dr. Nguyen is very thorough, great at explaining options, and very good at listening to my goals for my condition/health.

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I've recommended Dr. Nguyen to quite a few people.

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Dr. Nguyen is always caring, informative, and professional.

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She was by far one of the very best dr.'s that I've ever seen - She's my hero.

Apr 2020

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Practical advice was lacking all questions were answered with more surgery suggested.

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I'm very pleased to have Dr. Nguyen as my surgeon.

Jan 2020

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Dr. Nguyen and her resident are very professional, kind, well spoken, and clearly very knowledgeable. She is a unusual to find a specialist who ticks all these boxes.

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All staff was very knowledgeable.

Oct 2019

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This was the most thorough and friendly visit I have ever experienced!

Sep 2019

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I liked that they were very attentive.

Sep 2019

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I was charged double for 10 min. visit.

Aug 2019

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There were no medications given yet. Dr. Nguyen is so wonderfully, beautifully, kind and courteous. She makes me feel so comfortbale and that all things considered are effortless. She's amazing! Truly.

Aug 2019

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Dr. Nguyen is so caring, kind & knowledgeable. I have extreme respect for her. I am without fail 100% confident under her care.

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Ngyuen took plenty of time explaining my care options and put her recommendations into place. I look forward to our future appointments concerning my best outcome. I trust her completely.

Jul 2019

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Nguyen is great!

Jul 2019

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Verified SHC Patient

MD was outstanding!

Jun 2019

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr Nguyen is definitely a key player in my "village". I am thankful to have her on my team!

Jun 2019

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Verified SHC Patient

Very thorough exam with plenty of time to answer my questions.

Jun 2019

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Verified SHC Patient

Excellent care!! This was my first time at Stanford and am impressed with the care! I will return.

Jun 2019

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Nguyen is great, very knowledgeable. She is in too much demand. You should clone her!

Mar 2019

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Nguyen always spends plenty of time with me. She is willing to answer ALL my questions.

Feb 2019

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Verified SHC Patient

MD fellow was especially helpful.

Oct 2018

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Verified SHC Patient

Very competent dr. and will recommend her to all patients that I know and can use her expertise.

Apr 2018

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Verified SHC Patient

Good experience.

Oct 2017

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Verified SHC Patient

I have already told my friends & relatives about Dr. Dung - she's the nicest doctor I have encounter - so lucky to be her patient -

Oct 2017

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Verified SHC Patient

Good experience!

Sep 2017

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Verified SHC Patient

Excellent.

Sep 2017

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Verified SHC Patient

I had made it clear BEFORE the appointment and to the assistant on day of appt. that this was my first consult of any kind on Lipedema. had not been evaluated. Provider told me only case looked typical & I was a good candidate for surgery. Did not stage disease until asked. Provided no alternatives to surgery, gave me no percentages re: risks.

Jul 2017

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Verified SHC Patient

All good.

Jun 2016

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Verified SHC Patient

I appreciate the kindness & care given by Dr. Nguyen - pre-surgery - the day of surgery - and post op. She is a smart, kind & gentle woman. I would recommend her to anyone.

May 2016

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Verified SHC Patient

She explained everything in great detail - I hardly had any questions!

Nov 2015

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Nguyen was very passionate about her job. It really was the deciding factor for me. I knew she will do an excellent job.

Aug 2015

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Nguyen is very busy. She takes time to answer questions & tries not to push you. She does need to keep her schedule.

Jun 2015

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Nguyen and her staff, especially Anne Marie are the best! They ALWAYS go out of their way to help me.

May 2015

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Verified SHC Patient

I have good experience with doctor and her team. They are professional and excellent care provider.

Nov 2014

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Verified SHC Patient

Would recommend her for conditions other than the one I came with (facial surgery/eyes).

Nov 2014

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Verified SHC Patient

Some details of surgery given by provider the day before came as complete surprise. Very little information to surgery after care was given prior to surgery. Felt ill prepared for supplies to have on had, or surgery, after effects. Had to ask for prescriptions for arm garments. Felt very unprepared & not supported afterwards.

Oct 2014

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Verified SHC Patient

Initial visit dr. seemed good, but won't know for several months if result is good. Can't recommend until get results.

Apr 2014

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Nguyen is a very gentle, compassionate caregiver.

Feb 2014

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Verified SHC Patient

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Lymphedema Surgery Center Palo Alto Palo Alto, CA

Lymphedema Surgery Center Palo Alto

Lymphedema Surgery Center South Bay San Jose, CA

Lymphedema Surgery Center South Bay

Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Clinic Palo Alto, CA

Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Clinic

Stanford Cancer Center South Bay San Jose, CA

Stanford Cancer Center South Bay

Advanced Wound Care Center Redwood City, CA

Advanced Wound Care Center

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Clinic in San Jose San Jose, CA

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Clinic in San Jose

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Clinic in Palo Alto Palo Alto, CA

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Clinic in Palo Alto

Breast Cancer Program in San Jose San Jose, CA

Breast Cancer Program in San Jose

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