Summary

Dr. Thao Nguyen is an ophthalmologist who specializes in comprehensive eye care with over three decades of medical experience. She earned her medical degree from the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine and has been practicing medicine for 35 years. Dr. Nguyen is fluent in both English and Vietnamese, enabling her to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Nguyen practices at UC San Diego Health in San Diego, California, and maintains hospital privileges at University of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center. She focuses on treating serious eye conditions including glaucoma and cataracts. Her expertise includes performing retinal imaging, comprehensive vision tests, and visual field testing to diagnose and monitor eye health.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 35 years of experience
  • 37 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Vietnamese
  • University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine
  • 2 specialties
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

UC San Diego Health

9415 Compass Point Dr SSan Diego, CA 92126
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
35 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Vietnamese Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
San Diego , CAEl Centro , CANational City , CAEl Centro , CA
Med School: University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine Med School: University of Rome Med School: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, MD Med School: Tulane University School of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Thao Nguyen

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Brand New Day
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicaid (Managed)
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Community Health Group
  • Health Net - HMO
  • HealthPartners
  • Hometown Health
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • Sharp Health Plan
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO

Medical Specialties

Thao Nguyen has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Thao Nguyen has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Ophthalmologist
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

35 Years Experience

Thao Nguyen holds an active medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine in 1991.

NPI Number

Thao Nguyen's NPI number is 1154352185.

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Where is Thao Nguyen's office located?
Thao Nguyen's office is located at 9415 Compass Point Dr S, San Diego, CA, 92126.

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