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Thomas Nguyen, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Fountain Valley, CA

Thomas X. Nguyen MD

Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery, Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Shoulder Surgery


Orthopaedic Surgeon

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  • 1190 Warner Ave Suite 306Fountain Valley, CA 92708

  • Phone+1 714-432-9990

  • Fax+1 714-432-9988

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Summary

  • Thomas Nguyen, MD, is an orthopaedic surgeon based in Fountain Valley, CA, specializing in orthopaedic surgery with subspecialties in hip and knee reconstructive surgery, orthopedic sports medicine, and shoulder surgery. He completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at Howard University and a fellowship in orthopaedic sports medicine at Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University. Currently, he practices as an orthopaedic surgeon at Pacific Coast Orthopaedic Institute. His academic contributions include publications on robotic hand systems, rotator cuff tear prediction, and complications in shoulder surgery. He is recognized by the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society.

Education & Training

  • Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University
    Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State UniversityFellowship, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, 2020 - 2021
  • Howard University
    Howard UniversityResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2015 - 2020
  • Charleston Area Medical Center/CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine
    Charleston Area Medical Center/CAMC Institute for Academic MedicineResidency, Surgery, 2014 - 2015
  • Howard University College of Medicine
    Howard University College of MedicineClass of 2014

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2021 - 2027
  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 2020 - 2021
  • DC State Medical License
    DC State Medical License 2015 - 2020

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Alpha Omega Alpha 2014

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Predicting Rotator Cuff Tear Severity Using Radiographic Images and Machine Learning Techniques  
    Yusik Cho, Alena Jalics, Ding Lv, Marissa Gilbert, Kathy Dickson, Dawei Chen, Thomas Nguyen, Hannah Joines, Brandon Kakos, Chaoyang Chen, Stephen Lemos, Association for Computing Machinery, 10/15/2021
  • Glass Removed During Endoscopic Prepatellar Bursectomy  
    Nguyen TX, Hill WJ, McKenzie SA, Surgical Case Reports, 6/15/2020

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