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Hugh Nguyen, MD, Geriatrics, Mount Dora, FL

HughVNguyenMD, MS, MMM, CPE, FACP

Geriatrics Mount Dora, FL

Board Manager of Florida Hospital Physician Network

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  • Office

    2255 Crescent Drive
    Mount Dora, FL 32757
    Phone+1 352-383-3826
    Fax+1 352-729-2111

Summary

  • Dr. Hugh Nguyen, located in Eustis, FL, specializes in geriatrics. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Louis A Weiss Memorial Hospital followed by a fellowship in Geriatric Medicine at Rush University Medical Center. He holds a medical degree from Saba University School of Medicine and advanced degrees in pharmacology/toxicology and healthcare management. Dr. Nguyen serves as Chief of Medicine at AdventHealth Waterman and holds several director positions, including at AH Waterman Home Care and We Care of Lake County. He also teaches as an Assistant Professor at the University of Central Florida College of Medicine. His research and expertise cover areas such as hypertension, diabetes mellitus, geriatrics, and delirium, with several published works. Dr. Nguyen is a Fellow of the American College of Physician and has received various honors and certifications throughout his career.

Education & Training

  • Carnegie Mellon University
    Carnegie Mellon UniversityMaster of Medical Management, Health care managment, 2012 - 2014
  • Rush University Medical Center
    Rush University Medical CenterFellowship, Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine), 2005 - 2006
  • Louis A Weiss Memorial Hospital
    Louis A Weiss Memorial HospitalResidency, Internal Medicine, 2002 - 2005
  • Saba University School of Medicine
    Saba University School of MedicineClass of 2002
  • University of North Dakota
    University of North DakotaMS, Pharmacology/Toxicology, 1994 - 1997
  • Concordia University
    Concordia UniversityBA, ACS Chemistry and Biology, Magna cum Laude, American Chemical Society (ACS) Chemistry Honors, Biology Honors, 1990 - 1994

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2006 - 2027
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2002 - 2008
  • Geriatric Medicine
    National Board of Physicians and Surgeons Geriatric Medicine
  • Internal Medicine
    National Board of Physicians and Surgeons Internal Medicine
  • Certified Physician Executive
    American College of PhysicianCertified Physician Executive
  • Health Information Technology Certification
    American College of PhysicianHealth Information Technology Certification

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow American College of Physician, 2013
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Amazing Charts EHR, AmazingCharts, LLC, 2011, 2013
  • Resident-of-the-year Award University of Chicago Hospital/Weiss Memorial, 2004
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Publications & Presentations

Journal Articles

  • Depression in Older People in Rural China  
    Dong X, Simon M, Gorbien M, Nguyen H, Arch Intern Med, 1/1/2005
  • Depression in Older People in Rural China.  
    Dong X, Simon M, Gorbien M, Nguyen H, Arch Intern Med. 2005; 165:2019-25
  • Processed pseudogene as internal controls for PCR: detecting rat and murine p53 gene deletions.  
    Nguyen HV, Weghorst CM, Anderson JW, Rustan TD, and Hulla JE, Cancer Epidemiolgy, Biomarkers & Prevention

Abstracts/Posters

  • Risk Factors Associated with Functional Frailty in Older Chinese People
    Dong X, Gorbien M, Nguyen H, Simon M, Hu Y, AGS, 1/1/2005
  • Dexamethasone Induces WAF1/CIP1 in Nb2-11 Cells
    Nguyen HV, Buckley DJ, Buckley AR, and Hulla JE, Fund. Appl. Tox., 1/1/1997
  • Cellular p53 and the Underlying Basis for Effective Cancer Therapy
    Nguyen HV, Frank Low Research Day, University of North Dakota School of Medicine, Grand Forks, ND, 1/1/1996
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Lectures

  • Bronchial Asthma 
    Midwestern Geriatric Education Center, Franklin Park, IL - 1/1/2005
  • Processed Pseudogenes as Internal Controls for PCR: Detecting Murine p53 Gene Deletion 
    Valley City, ND - 1/1/1996
  • Bronchial Asthma. 
    Midwestern Geriatric Education Center, Franklin Park, IL
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Other

  • Expression of WAF1 Protein in Rat Lymphoma Cells, Master Degree Thesis 

    1/1/1997

Press Mentions

  • Orange County’s Weekly COVID-19 Numbers Continue Declines
    Orange County’s Weekly COVID-19 Numbers Continue DeclinesJune 2nd, 2021

Committees

  • Chairman, Data Analytics and Information Technology, Florida Hospital Physician Network 2016 - Present
  • Chairman, PT & T Committee, Florida Hospital Waterman 2013 - Present
  • Member, Medical Review Committee, Florida Hospital Waterman 2012 - Present
  • Vice Chairman, Patient Safety Committee, Florida Hospital Waterman 2011 - Present

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Vietnamese