Dr. Lan H. Nguyen, MD, MHA

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Get to know Family Physician Dr. Lan H. Nguyen, who serves patients in Bellevue, Washington.

Recognized as a caring and compassionate family physician, Dr. Nguyen is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Washington, serving as the Associate Medical Director of Primary Care at Bellevue Medical Center. She treats her patients like family, taking into account a range of social, emotional and physical factors. She believes in providing high-quality care to everyone regardless of age, socioeconomic status and ethnic background.

I chose to join Kaiser Permanente because of the integrated care delivery model which is the best way to care for patients. My goal is to work together with patients and their family towards a treatment plan that maximizes their quality of life. Time spent with patients and building relationships are two reasons why I love my job. Prevention and management of chronic health problems take time and hard work, but it can be fruitful in partnership with a doctor that you trust. Dr Nguyen considers herself a life-long learner and enjoys being surrounded by her primary care and specialty colleagues at Bellevue Medical Center. 

Dr. Nguyen was born in Vietnam and raised in Louisville, Kentucky in a large family.  She did her undergraduate studies and medical training in the East Coast, and subsequently moved to Washington State due to her husband’s military career. 

Shortly after starting her clinical practice, she received her Master of Healthcare Administration degree from the University of Washington in 2016. That experience enhanced her knowledge of health systems and made her a more well-rounded clinician. This helps her to further advocate and care for patients. 

As a testament of her continued education, the doctor is board-certified in family medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM). The ABFM is a non-profit, independent medical association of American physicians who practice family medicine and its sub-specialties.

Family medicine is a medical specialty devoted to comprehensive health care for people of all ages. The specialist is called a family physician or family doctor. A family physician is often the first person a patient sees when seeking healthcare services. They examine and treat patients with a wide range of conditions and refer those with serious ailments to a specialist or appropriate facility.

On a more personal note, Dr. Nguyen relaxes by reading for fun and spending time with her family.  She is passionate about improving the health in her local community as well as clinical practice through quality improvement and population management. 

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