Dr. Thang D. Nguyen, MD

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Get to know General Surgeon Dr. Thang D. Nguyen, who serves patients in Fountain Valley, California.

A top professional in the field of general surgery, Dr. Nguyen is currently affiliated with MemorialCare, tending to patients at Fountain Valley Regional Hospital and Orange Coast Medical Center in Fountain Valley, California.

Memorial Care is a nonprofit health system that includes four hospitals, two medical groups, imaging centers, surgical centers and much more. As one of the leading health systems in Orange County and Los Angeles County, they are confident that no matter what their patients’ needs are, they have the teams, tools and know-how to support them every step of the way.

Pertaining to his educational pursuits, Dr. Nguyen graduated with his medical degree from the Ross University School of Medicine, before completing his residency in general surgery and his fellowship in minimally invasive & robotic surgery at the UC Irvine Medical Center.

With an unwavering commitment to his specialty, the doctor is board-certified in general surgery by the American Board of Surgery (ABS). The ABS is an independent, non-profit organization located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, founded for the purpose of certifying surgeons who have met a defined standard of education, training, and knowledge.

General surgery is a surgical specialty that focuses on abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, small bowel, colon, liver, gallbladder, appendix, as well as the thyroid, parathyroids, and adrenals. A general surgeon performs a wide range of abdominal surgeries for many forms of intestinal and abdominal wall hernias, groin hernias, gallbladder disease, and thyroid related cancers. They follow the patient through critical care and surgical recovery all the way to outpatient care.

Recognized as a Vitals Preferred Provider, Dr. Nguyen has been the recipient of the Patients’ Choice Award (2020, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010), Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2020, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010), Top 10 Doctor – City (2014), Patients’ Choice 5th Anniversary Award (2015, 2014), Compassionate Doctor Award – 5 Year Honoree (2015, 2014), and the On-Time Doctor Award (2020).

On a more personal note, he is fluent in both English and Vietnamese.

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