Minh Nguyen, MD

Undergraduate Education: BS, Molecular, Cell and Developmental Biology, University of California, Los Angeles

Medical School: MD, Univ. of Wisconsin School of Medicine & Public Health (Madison, WI)

Internship: Gundersen Health System (La Crosse, WI)

Residency:  Ophthalmology, University of Washington

Fellowship: Cornea, External Disease & Refractive Surgery, University of California, San Francisco

Memberships: American Academy of Ophthalmology
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery

Dr. Nguyen attended UCLA, receiving a Bachelor of Science in Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology. He received his medical degree from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and completed a residency in Ophthalmology and a fellowship in cornea, external disease, and refractive surgery at the University of California, San Francisco.

In his free time, Dr. Nguyen enjoys hiking and mushroom hunting with his family and delights in exploring tidepools at the beach with his two children.

 

Location:

Harborview Medical Center
908 Jefferson St., 7^th Floor
Seattle, WA
Clinic Phone: 206-744-2020

Mailing Address:

Box 359608
325 Ninth Ave.
Seattle, WA 98104
Academic office phone:  206-543-7250

Dr. Nguyen’s approach to patient care is grounded in treating each individual as a cherished member of his own family, not merely as a case of illness. He is committed to their holistic well-being, addressing not only their eye health but also their mental and emotional needs with deep compassion and unwavering dedication.

2012 Summa Cum Laude, UCLA

2014 4-Year Full Tuition Scholarship, UWSMPH

2015 The Herman & Gwendolyn Shapiro Research Award, UWSMPH

2015 The Dan & Ellie Albert Student Vision Research Award, UWSMPH

2018 Research Honors in Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences, UWSMPH

2019 Resident Teacher of the Year, Gundersen Health System

2019 Young Investigator, ASRS

2020 Winner of EyeWiki Resident & Fellow Contest, AAO

2021 Winner of EyeWiki Resident & Fellow Contest, AAO

2021 Top 4 Resident Research Presentation, UW Department of Ophthalmology

2023 Winner of Fellow Photo Competition, UCSF/F.I. Proctor Foundation

2023 Best of Young Eye Surgeon Paper Session, ASCRS

 

As a cornea and external disease specialist, Dr. Nguyen focuses on managing conditions affecting the front of the eye. His clinical interests encompass inflammatory and infectious corneal diseases, as well as degenerative corneal conditions. Dr. Nguyen is adept in performing various procedures including cataract surgery, pterygium surgery, ocular surface tumor excision, and all types of corneal transplants.

Dr. Nguyen is interested in researching the psychological and financial impact of severe infectious corneal diseases, particularly Acanthamoeba keratitis. Additionally, Dr. Nguyen focuses on utilizing various imaging modalities to enhance the diagnosis and understanding of corneal conditions.