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Dr. Katherine H. Nguyen MD

Dr. Katherine H. Nguyen MD

Patients Top Choice

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Patients Top Choice

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5 / 5

Patient Rating

Dr. Katherine H. Nguyen MD

Dr. Katherine H. Nguyen MD

Overview

Dr. Katherine H. Nguyen is a rheumatologist in San Diego, California and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including UC San Diego Health-La Jolla and Hillcrest Hospitals and Jennifer Moreno VA Medical Center. She received her medical degree from University of California San Diego School of Medicine and has been in practice for more than 20 years. Dr. Katherine H. Nguyen has expertise in treating rheumatoid arthritis, arthritis, among other conditions - see all areas of expertise. Dr. Katherine H. Nguyen accepts Medicare, Humana, Blue Cross, United Healthcare - see other insurance plans accepted. Dr. Katherine H. Nguyen is highly recommended by patients.

Doctor's Details

Specialties

Specialty

Rheumatology

Rheumatologists diagnose and treat diseases that affect the joints, soft tissue and connective tissues. Many of these conditions result from autoimmune disorders, including rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma and systemic lupus erythematosus.

Subspecialties

Rheumatoid Arthritis & Related

Spondyloarthropathy

Doctor's Details

Patient Experience

Patient Awards

Makes time for patients

Patients' top choice award

Listens attentively

Practices at Best Hospital

Makes time for patients

Spends appropriate amount of time with patient and provides thorough examinations.

Patients' top choice award

Doctor has top marks across all patient-rated categories

Listens attentively

Rated highly on their manner and listening skills.

Practices at Best Hospital

This doctor practices at a U.S. News Best Regional Hospital

Overall Patient Experience

Excellent

(5/5)

191 Reviews Total|0 Reviews Within Last 12 Months

Thoroughness of Examination

Previous patients' satisfaction in their perception of the thoroughness of the examination they received from this physician

Excellent

(5/5)

Ability to Answer Questions

Previous patients' assessment of this physician's ability to answer all of their questions

Positive

(3/5)

Clarity of Instructions

Previous patients' satisfaction in the clarity of this physician's instructions for taking care of their health condition

Positive

(3/5)

Provider's follow-up

Previous patients' satisfaction of the followup care they received from this physician and responsiveness to their concerns

Excellent

(5/5)

Amount of Time with Patient

Previous patients' satisfaction with the time this physician spent with them during appointments

Excellent

(5/5)

Provider's Attitude

Previous patients' assessment of this physician's friendliness and caring attitude

Excellent

(5/5)

Perceived Outcomes

Previous patients' satisfaction with the physician's treatment of a condition or outcome of a procedure

Excellent

(5/5)

Patient Loyalty

Previous patients' trust in this physician, likelihood to see this physician again, or willingness to recommend this physician to another patient

Very Positive

(4/5)

Inclusion in Decisions

Previous patients' satisfaction in the degree to which they felt included by this physician in care and treatment decisions

Excellent

(5/5)

General Feedback

Previous patients' general assessment of this physician

Excellent

(5/5)

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Areas of Expertise for Dr. Nguyen

This doctor provides the following types of care. The more often a doctor has treated a particular condition or has performed a particular surgery, the more expertise they may have in treating patients with similar needs. Based on three years (2020-2022) of Medicare data, each scale below indicates the volume of episodes compared to other doctors who treat the same condition. Click here to learn more about our methodology.

ArthritisArthritis is a general term for conditions that cause joint pain and inflammation.

Least

State Average
This Doctor

Most

Muscle pain, fibromyalgia, and limb painMuscle pain, fibromyalgia, and limb pain can cause discomfort and reduced movement.

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State Average
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Most

OsteoporosisOsteoporosis is a condition where bones become weak and brittle, increasing the risk of fractures.

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Most

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Location & Contact Information

Doctor Address

UCSD, 4168 Front Street Suite #4, San Diego, CA, 92103

(619) 543-6148

Affiliated Hospitals

1

Jennifer Moreno VA Medical Center

2

UC San Diego Health-La Jolla and Hillcrest Hospitals

Where does Dr. Nguyen practice?

Doctor’s Office

Regents Of The University Of California - Ucsd Medical Group

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Education & Experience

Medical School & Residency

University of California San Diego School of Medicine

Medical School

University of California (San Diego) Medical Center

Residency, Internal Medicine, 1992-1995

Certifications & Licensure

American Board of Internal Medicine

Certified in Internal Medicine

American Board of Internal Medicine

Certified in Rheumatology

CA State Medical License

Active through 2024

Awards, Honors & Recognitions

Checkbook Top Doc

Super Doc

Publications

Comparison of Web-Based Advertising and a Social Media Platform as Recruitment Tools for Underserved and Hard-to-Reach Populations in Rheumatology Clinical Research.

Vladislav Tsaltskan, Katherine Nguyen, Christina Eaglin, V Michael Holers, Kevin D Deane, Gary S Firestein

Recurrent Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Associated with Mycobacterium szulgai Infection: A Case Report.

Ryan M McKee, Anthony M. Kordahi, James C. Hubbard, Katherine Nguyen, Gonzalo Ballon-Landa, Bryan T. Leek

Cefazolin and an aminoglycoside compared with cefazolin alone for the antimicrobial prophylaxis of type III open orthopedic fractures.

Shawn C Depcinski, Katherine H. Nguyen, Peter T. Ender

Cutaneous Necrosis of the Ears.

Kim M. Phan, Katherine H. Nguyen, Nancy F. Crum-Cianflone

Transcriptional and electrophysiological consequences of KChIP2-mediated regulation of CaV1.2.

Morten B. Thomsen, Erika Foster, Katherine H. Nguyen, Eugene A. Sosunov

Stromal caveolin-1 levels predict early DCIS progression to invasive breast cancer

Agnieszka K. Witkiewicz, Abhijit Dasgupta, Katherine H. Nguyen, Chengbao Liu, Albert J. Kovatich, Gordon F. Schwartz, Richard G. Pestell, Federica Sotgia, Hallgeir Rui, Michael P. Lisanti

Co-expression of fatty acid synthase and caveolin-1 in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma: implications for tumor progression and clinical outcome.

Agnieszka K. Witkiewicz, Katherine H. Nguyen, Abhijit Dasgupta, Eugene P. Kennedy, Charles J. Yeo, Michael P. Lisanti, Jonathan R. Brody

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Rheumatologists diagnose and treat diseases that affect the joints, soft tissue and connective tissues. Many of these conditions result from autoimmune disorders, including rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma and systemic lupus erythematosus. See all conditions on Dr. Nguyen's profile.

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Doctor's Details

Speaks English
Works at Jennifer Moreno VA Medical Center

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