Dr. Minh Hiep Nguyen MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
2299 BACON ST STE 2 CONCORD CA, 94520About
Dr. Minh Nguyen practices Pulmonology in San Jose, CA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Nguyen manages patients who need life support and mechanical ventilation, and is specially trained in diseases and conditions of the chest, particularly pneumonia, asthma, tuberculosis, emphysema, and complicated chest infections.
Education and Training
Med & Pharm Univ, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam (- Prior /) 1971
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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