Duy Nguyen, MD

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Surgical Medical Director, Lung Cancer Program, Legacy Cancer Institute

Patient Rating:

4.9 Read all reviews

My Specialties:

Thoracic Surgery, Board-certified, Fellowship Trained

My Areas of Focus:

Acid Reflux-Barrett's Esophagus, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, da Vinci Robotics Surgery, Dysphagia, Endoscopy, Esophageal Cancer, Esophageal Motility, Esophageal Surgery, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, GERD, Lung Cancer, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Pulmonary Disease, Robotic Surgery, Thoracic Malignancies, Thoracentesis, Tumors

Languages:

English

Gender:

Male

About Me:

Duy C. Nguyen, M.D. is a board certified general thoracic surgeon who joined Legacy Health in 2022. Prior to this, he was Assistant Professor of Thoracic Surgery at UT Health San Antonio where he performed the first robotic Ivor Lewis Esophagectomy, and robotic first rib resection in the region. He completed his cardiothoracic surgery training at Baylor College of Medicine / Texas Heart Institute in Houston, Texas under Dr. David Sugarbaker after a thoracic surgery fellowship was Brigham & Women's in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Nguyen has a special interest in robotic thoracic and foregut surgery where he treats lung nodules / cancer, esophageal cancer, esophageal motility disorders (including GERD, hiatal / paraesophageal hernias, achalasia), mediastinal tumors, diaphragm paralysis, and thoracic outlet syndrome (arterial / venous / neurogenic).

Education:
Fellowship: Baylor College of Medicine / Texas Heart Institute
Fellowship: Brigham & Women's Hospital
Residency: George Washington University Medical Center
Residency: George Washington University Medical Center
Medical School: Temple University School of Medicine
Medical School: Temple University School of Medicine
Undergraduate: University of Maryland at College Park
Undergraduate: University of Maryland at College Park
Training: AATS Robotic Thoracic Surgery Fellowship - 2020
Certification: American Board of Thoracic Surgery - Board Certified - 2021
Year I Started Practice: 2010
Hospitals Served: Legacy Emanuel Medical Center, Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center
Publication: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery, Robotic Surgery, Robotic Surgery, Robotic Surgery, UpToDate, Inc., European Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery, J Thorac Dis, Adult Chest Surgery, The Annals of Thoracic Surgery

Patient Rating

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Average Rating:  4.9 out of 5.0
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This is my only provider whether it be Legacy PeaceHealth or any place that I go that I only wish that he was my only provider because it is such a pleasant experience ease of scheduling and he's very knowledgeable and I am confident that I'm getting the best of care for all of my visits

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Excellent ...

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Excellent staff. Confidence in the surgeon.

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  May 19, 2024
It was easy to talk to the doctor and he was receptive to answering my questions.

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  May 09, 2024
Totally comfortable and informative appointment. Answered all my questions

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  Mar 12, 2024
Parking was tricky, but I learned that I could've parked in the valet spaces.

  Mar 06, 2024
Dr. Nguyen was thorough and explained everything in a way I would understand well. He addressed all my questions and concerns. His assistant Louie was also one of the friendliest nurses I've ever had.

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This was a specialist appointment for me. I appreciated the doctor's honesty

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  Dec 06, 2023
Both the Nurse/Assistant and the Dr. Were courteous, took time to listen to my questions or concerns and explained things clearly. It was and excellent visit.

  Dec 06, 2023
We were extremely early for my appointment, and they accommodated us by taking me in early. Very considerate of our time.

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I have never had a bad experience at this clinic. Everyone is always friendly and professional.

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  Nov 08, 2023
Very good experience

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