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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.
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.
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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 Tel: (858) 534-6290
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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| Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology |
| 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 , CA | El Centro , CA | National City , CA | El 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
Medical Specialties
Thao Nguyen has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Thao Nguyen has the following 10 areas of expertise
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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