Brian J. Nguyen, MD
Ophthalmologist
50 S San Mateo Dr # 200 San Mateo CA, 94401About
Dr. Brian J Nguyen is a refractive cataract surgeon and a comprehensive ophthalmologist.
Dr. Nguyen was born and raised in the Bay Area and attended Bellarmine College Preparatory. He was one of only twelve Medical Scholars at the University of California of San Diego where he was honored to be accepted into the undergraduate and medical school directly from high school. Upon his graduation from the UCSD School of Medicine, he was the most awarded graduate with recognition in his research across multiple fields including Ophthalmology, Plastic Surgery, and Radiology. He then completed his intern year at Presence Resurrection in Chicago, then his Ophthalmology residency at the world-renowned Scheie Eye Institute at the University of Pennsylvania, where he served as Chief Resident. Throughout his career, he has been heavily involved in research and has won multiple awards at the national and international level, having been recognized by various organizations including the National Institutes of Health, the National Eye Institute, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, and the Health Resources and Services Administration. He has also lectured at meetings across the country and has over 50 publications and presentations. Dr. Nguyen brings his Ivy League caliber care to San Mateo and the Peninsula and looks forward to providing personal and meaningful care for all of his patients.
When Dr. Nguyen isn't taking care of his patients and performing surgeries, he loves to cook, climb, surf, and hike.
Education and Training
University of California, San Diego School of Medicine MD 2019
Yokohoma City University, Graduate School of Medicine Summer Science Program 2016
University of California, San Diego Rady School of Management 2016
University of California, San Diego BA Communications; Medical Scholar Combined Baccalaureate-Medical Degree Program 2014
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Faculty Titles & Positions
- Ophthalmologist Mid Peninsula Eye Physicians and Surgeons 2024 - Present
- Ophthalmologist Helm Vision Group 2023 - 2024
Awards
- UCSD School of Medicine Medical Scholar 2011
- NIH Clinical and Translational Science Award TL1TR001443 Grant 2016
- HRSA Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program Scholar 2016
- Radiological Society of North American Trainee Research Prize 2016
- 1st Place Cureus & Acelity Competition 2016
- National Medical Fellowships California Community Service Learning Program Scholar 2017
- Rady School of Management StartR Accelerator 2017
- ARVO National Eye Institute Travel Grant 2018
- UCSD Graduate Student Association Travel Grant 2018
- UCSD School of Medicine Travel Grant 2018
- ARVO Members in Training Outstanding Poster Award Finalist 2018
- UCSD NIH T32 Resident Innovation in Research Award 2018
- Cover image and Featured article in the December 2018 issue of Tomography 2018
- Shiley Eye Institute Excellence in Ophthalmology Award 2019
- Lola Romanucci-Ross and John Ross Jr. Award in Medical Anthropology 2019
- Altman Clinical and Translational Research Institute Award 2019
- First Prize Samuel B. Hamburger Thesis Award 2019
- University of Pennsylvania CARES Grant 2021
- University of Pennsylvania PennHealthX Venture Fund Awardee 2021
- University of Pennsylvania CARES Grant 2022
- AAO/AUPO SCOR Resident Nominee 2022
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