Dr. Hung Nguyen, M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
2655 E. Oakland Park Blvd Ste# 1A Fort Lauderdale FL, 33306Rating
4/5
About
Dr. Hung Nguyen is an esteemed psychiatrist based in Fort Lauderdale, FL, currently affiliated with Broward Health. Dr Nguyen has 20+ years of experience in his field. His exceptional contributions to the field have been recognized by his colleagues, resulting in his nomination for the prestigious Exceptional People Impacting the Community (EPIC) Award, presented by Mental Health America of Southeast Florida. Dr. Nguyen obtained his medical degree from Spartan Health Sciences University in 2001. He furthered his training by completing a residency at UMDNJ Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in 2006, followed by a fellowship at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital in 2008.
With a specialization in child, adolescent, and adult psychiatry, Dr. Nguyen's expertise is highly regarded. He holds hospital affiliation with Broward Health Medical Center and is an active member of both the American Psychiatric Association and the Florida Psychiatric Association. Driven by his deep-rooted passion for helping others, he has dedicated his career to providing frontline care and support to those in need. Beyond his professional commitments, Dr. Nguyen also finds fulfillment in educating and mentoring medical students. As an Assistant Clinical Professor at the Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, he emphasizes a holistic approach to diagnosis and treatment, ensuring comprehensive care for his patients. In addition to English, Dr. Nguyen is fluent in Vietnamese.
Education and Training
University of California, Davis Bachelor of Science (Biological Sciences) 1993
Spartan Health Sciences University Doctor of Medicine 2001
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Dr. Hung Nguyen, M.D.'s Expert Contributions
Medication question
Although all meds have half-lives, there's more to how a medication works. It's actually your body that takes time adjusting to medication and many other factors. Antidepressants take about 4-6 weeks to start working (and other factors like dose, an individual's genetic make up, other environmental factors). Don't look at half life but what is your unique experience with it. Effexor XR is taken once/day, whether you take it in the morning or at night, it's the average dose that's constant in your body that exerts its effect. That is the same with Zoloft. So taking Effexor at night doesn't mean you'll be "happier" at night but not so during the day time. It's the constant level that's in your system that makes it work. I hope that answers your question, it's a great question. READ MORE
Ocd or something else
It sounds like you might have obsessive compulsive disorder. This is characterized by severe obsessions (and that could be about anything). These thoughts are unwanted and you severely impact your life. The compulsions have to do with behaviors....that you feel you'd have to do otherwise something "bad" may happen. Also they are unwanted and you recognize that they are excessive. These obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors are impacting your life. Some people with OCD have counting behaviors, some have "magic numbers" - where they have to do that *something* a certain number of times. OCD can be managed by both therapy and by medications. You won't completely get rid of them but you can manage them. If you're anxious about medications, start first with going to therapy. But ideally for some thing severe, it should be managed by both meds and psychotherapy. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, Florida International University 2011 - Present
Awards
- Outstanding Clinical Teaching in an Outpatient Setting Award 2022
- Excellence in Clinical Teaching in Psychiatry Award 2021
- Excellence in Clinical Teaching in Psychiatry Award 2020
- Exceptional People Impacting the Community (EPIC) Award 2019
- Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award by the Arnold P. Gold Foundation 2014
- Clinical Scholar Award, Division of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry 2008
Professional Memberships
- American Medical Association
- American Psychiatric Association
- Association of LGBTQ+ Psychiatrists
- Florida Psychiatric Society
Fellowships
- University of Miami Miller School of Medicine/Jackson Memorial Hospital Fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry 2008
Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors
- Public Service Announcement Video for Mental Health Awareness Month, Sponsored by Broward Health - 2023
- Speaker for Mental Health Awareness Workshop, Organized by the local chapter of The Ladies of Circle of Perfection, a national women’s fraternity - 2023
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Get to know Psychiatrist Dr. Hung Nguyen, who serves patients in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
A proven psychiatrist, Dr. Nguyen has devoted his life to the well-being of others. His innate sense of care and passion for helping people has guided his journey as a front-line worker, making a lasting impact on the lives of those he serves.
Throughout his academic career, the doctor embarked on his medical career at Spartan Health Sciences University in Saint Lucia, West Indies. His commitment to psychiatry led him to complete his residency at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Cooper University Hospital in Camden, New Jersey. Continuing his pursuit of excellence, he went on to a fellowship at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, Florida, where he was honored with the Clinical Scholar Award in Child and Adult Psychiatry.
Dr. Nguyen’s professional journey led him to Broward Health in Fort Lauderdale, where he contributed significantly to the Community Health Service.
Holding membership status, he is an active member of the American Medical Association, the American Psychiatric Association, the Association of LGBTQ+ Psychiatrists, and the Florida Psychiatric Society.
Impacting the academic community, Dr. Nguyen serves as an Assistant Clinical Professor at the Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, where he imparts his knowledge and expertise to the next generation of medical students.
Psychiatry is the medical specialty devoted to the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of mental disorders. These include various maladaptations related to mood, behavior, cognition, and perceptions. Psychiatrists evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. They conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations, develop treatment plans, prescribe medication, and evaluate treatment results.
As a testament to his success,he is the recipient of the Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award and the Excellence in Clinical Teaching in Psychiatry award. Patients consistently praise his professionalism, calm demeanor, and compassion, with an impressive 99% of patients giving him a 5-star rating. In addition, he was nominated by his Broward colleagues and subsequently received the Exceptional People Impacting the Community (EPIC) Award from Mental Health America of Southeast Florida.
On a more personal note, Dr. Nguyen is fluent in both Vietnamese and English and embraces gratitude and mindfulness, understanding the profound impact of thoughts on reality.
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