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Office
1 Stadium Drive
Morgantown, WV 26506Phone+1 304-598-6925Fax+1 304-460-7919
Summary
- Dr. John Nguyen graduated summa cum laude from the University of Houston with Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. He completed medical school at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston and was elected into the Alpha Omega Alpha honor medical society. His internship and ophthalmology residency training were also completed at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, and he served as co-Chief Resident. Dr. Nguyen completed a fellow ship in Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstruction Surgery at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary - Harvard Medical School. He is a board certified ophthalmologist and a Fellow of the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS).
Dr. Nguyen began his career at the WVU Eye Institute at the West Virginia University School of Medicine in 2009 and specializes in functional and cosmetic evaluation and treatment of the eyelids, eyebrows, orbit, tear ducts, and mid-face. He is Professor of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology. He is also the ACGME Director of the Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship. Dr. Nguyen has published extensively in peer reviewed medical journals as well as written many book chapters. He lectures nationally and internationally on many topics related to oculofacial surgery.
Education & Training
- Massachusetts Eye and Ear InfirmaryFellowship, Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2007 - 2009
- University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals/Methodist Hospital (Houston)Residency, Ophthalmology, 2004 - 2007
- University of Texas Medical Branch HospitalsInternship, Internal Medicine, 2003 - 2004
- University of Texas Medical Branch School of MedicineClass of 2003
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- MD State Medical License 2017 - 2025
- WV State Medical License 2009 - 2025
- TX State Medical License 2007 - 2024
- PA State Medical License 2020 - 2022
- MA State Medical License 2007 - 2014
- American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Outstanding Contribution Award American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, 2018
- Fellow American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, 2016
- Member Marquis' Who's Who, 2014-2015
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Clinical Trials
- ASCEND GO-2: Study of RVT-1401 for the Treatment of Participants With Active, Moderate to Severe Graves' Ophthalmopathy ( GO ) Start of enrollment: 2019 Jul 23
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Ophthalmic Complications Associated With the Antidiabetic Drugs Semaglutide and Tirzepatide.Bradley J Katz, Michael S Lee, Norah S Lincoff, Anne S Abel, Somya Chowdhary
JAMA Ophthalmology. 2025-01-30 - Positional lagophthalmos variability in facial nerve palsy with and without upper eyelid loading.Tracy J Lu, John Nguyen, Andrea L Kossler, Aaron Fay, Natalie A Homer
Orbit. 2025-01-07 - Rate of AI-Generated Text in Medical School Applicants' Personal Comments Essays.Linda S Nield, John Nguyen, Emily Nguyen, Manuel C Vallejo
Journal of General Internal Medicine. 2024-12-09
Journal Articles
- Axial Globe Position Measurement: A Prospective Multicenter Study by the International Thyroid Eye Disease Society.Bingham CM, Sivak-Callcott JA, Gurka MJ, Nguyen J, Hogg JP, Feldon SE, Fay A, Seah LL, Strianese D, Durairaj VD, Uddin J, Devoto MH, Harris M, Saunders J, Osaki TH, Lo..., Ophthal Plast Reconstr Surg. 2016 Mar-Apr;32(2):106-12, 3/2016
Press Mentions
- New UHC Ophthalmology Office Open on Johnson AvenueJune 16th, 2021
- New UHC Ophthalmology office now openJune 16th, 2021
- St. Joseph’s Hospital welcomes Oculoplastic surgeon John Nguyen, MDJune 16th, 2021
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Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Member
- American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive SurgeryFellow
- West Virginia Academy of Eye Physicians and SurgeonsPresident
Other Languages
- Vietnamese
External Links
- WVU Profilehttps://directory.hsc.wvu.edu/Profile/32965
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