
Thao P Nguyen MD
Ophthalmologist
2406 Ulric St San Diego CA, 92111About
Dr. Thao Nguyen is an ophthalmologist practicing in San Diego, CA. Dr. Nguyen specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Nguyen can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Nguyen can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.
Education and Training
Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, Tulsa, OK Medical Degree
University of Rochester, Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, NY Other Degree
UC San Diego, School of Medicine, San Diego, CA Other Degree
Assistant Clinical Professor Medical Degree
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Fellowships
- Uc San Diego
Thao P Nguyen MD's Practice location
Thao Nguyen
2406 Ulric St -San Diego, CA 92111Get Direction
UC San Diego Health - Hillcrest: Medical Offices North - Ophthalmology
200 West Arbor Drive -San Diego, CA 92103Get Direction
Shiley Eye Institute at UC San Diego Health
9415 Campus Point Drive -La Jolla, CA 92093Get Direction
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Edward William Brown M.D.3750 Convoy St San Diego CA 92111
- Dr. Solomon Shaftel M.D., PH.D.5893 COPLEY DR SAN DIEGO CA 92111
- Dr. Raymond Yuen-fong Chan M.D.4619 Convoy St San Diego CA 92111
- Dr. Nicholas Richard Binder MD4344 CONVOY ST STE C2 SAN DIEGO CA 92111
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