Summary

Dr. Thao Nguyen treats glaucoma, open-angle glaucoma, and cataracts, and performs retinal imaging, vision tests, and visual field testing. She has practiced ophthalmology for 35 years and is affiliated with University of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center.

Dr. Nguyen earned her medical degree from the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine and sees patients in San Diego, California. She speaks English and Vietnamese.

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 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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Med School: University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine Med School: Zagazig University Faculty of Medicine in Egypt Med School: National University of Cuyo School of Medicine of Argentina Med School: University of Rome
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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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Thao Nguyen is affiliated with University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center.
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