Dr. John Nguyen MD
Ophthalmologist
1 Medical Center Drive Morgantown West Virginia, 26506-9193About
Dr. John Nguyen is an ophthalmologist practicing in Morgantown, West Virginia. 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
University of Texas
Texas A&M University, TX 2003
Board Certification
American Board of Ophthalmology
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Local, Regional, and National Public Speaking -
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Headaches
- Moles
- Birth Defects
- Birthmark
- Bell's Palsy
- Hyperthyroidism
- Blepharitis
- Chalazion
- Graves' Disease
Professional Society Memberships
- American Academy of Ophthalmology, Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, West Virginia State Medical Association
What do you attribute your success to?
Paying Attention to Detail and Good Patient Care
Hobbies / Sports
- Spending Time with Family
Favorite professional publications
- American Journal of Ophthalmology
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