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Dr. Katherine Nguyen, MD

Rheumatology* Age 59
Dr. Katherine Nguyen, MD
4.1 (24 Ratings)

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Dr. Katherine Nguyen, MD is a Rheumatologist in San Diego, CA.
Dr. Katherine Nguyen, MD
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Dr. Katherine Nguyen, MD

Rheumatology* Age 59
San Diego, CA
Accepting new patients
32 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Katherine Nguyen, MD is a Rheumatologist in San Diego, CA.

About

Dr. Nguyen graduated from University of California at Berkeley. Dr. Katherine Nguyen, MD is a Rheumatologist in San Diego, CA and has 32 years experience. Dr. Nguyen currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center, Sharp Coronado Hospital and Sharp Grossmont Hospital. Dr. Nguyen has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain, Sjögren's Syndrome and Limb Pain among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Nguyen received an average rating of 4.1/5 from patients and has been reviewed 24 times. Dr. Nguyen's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Nguyen also speaks Vietnamese. Dr. Nguyen is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Experience Check

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Joint Pain
Sjögren's Syndrome
Limb Pain
Joint Pain
Sjögren's Syndrome
Limb Pain
Joint Pain
Sjögren's Syndrome
Limb Pain
Arthritis
Malaise and Fatigue
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
Fever
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Gout
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Osteoporosis
Bursitis
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Dermatomyositis
Difficulty With Walking
Fibromyalgia
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Limb Swelling
Low Back Pain
Lupus
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Muscle Cramping
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polymyositis
Psoriatic Arthritis
Raynaud's Disease
Scleroderma
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Spondylitis
Temporal Arteritis
Trigger Finger
Vasculitis
Steroid Injection
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
Arthritis of the Neck
Arthropathy Associated With Reiters Disease
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Cicatricial Pemphigoid
Classic Polyarteritis Nodosa
Cryoglobulinemia
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Dry Eyes
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Dupuytrens Contracture
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Familial Mediterranean Fever
Felty's Syndrome
Granulomatosis
Hammer Toe
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Muscle Weakness
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Palindromic Rheumatism
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Plantar Fasciitis
Posterior Uveitis
Psoriasis Vulgaris
Reiter's Syndrome (Reactive Arthritis)
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Shoulder
Rheumatoid Lung Disease
Sarcoidosis
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Still's Disease
Systemic Vasculitis
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Bone Density Scan
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Joint Drainage
Joint Fluid Test
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Osteoporosis Screening
Quantitative Sensory Test (QST)
Ultrasound, Musculoskeletal

Insurance Accepted

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  • Silver 70 PPO
    Bronze 60 SHOP PPO
    Blue Shield of California
    Bronze Full 4500 PPO
    Platinum Access+ 25 HMO
    Platinum 90 PPO
    Trio ACO HMO
    Access Plus HMO
  • Advantage Health Solutions HMO
  • Statewide - AZ EPO
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    Priority Select HMO
  • Marketplace CA HMO
  • Blue Card PPO
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    Nexus Open Access
    Choice Plus POS
    SignatureValue Alliance
    Medica Choice
    SignatureValue - CA HMO
  • Deductible Plan CA Members Only HMO
    Aetna
  • National POS
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Prudent Buyer Individual CA PPO
    Prudent Buyer Small Group CA PPO
    Pathway EPO
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    California Care Large Group HMO
    Prudent Buyer Large Group CA PPO
  • CA Healthnet PPO
    CA WholeCare Network HMO
    CA Employer Group Plans HMO
    ExcelCare Small / Large Group HMO

Locations

  1. 1 UCSD Medical Offices South Pharmacy
    4168 Front St, San Diego, CA 92103
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 657-7000
  2. 2 UC San Diego
    200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (619) 543-6248
  3. 3 UC San Diego Health Clinical Laboratory-La Jolla
    9350 Campus Point Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 657-6110

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Nguyen
4.1
Based on 24 Reviews
5 Stars (18)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (4)

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Patient Reviews
Mar 01, 2020
Kind, sensitive, caring. Goes above and beyond regular MD practitioners. SHE LISTENS!!! What a concept, a doctor who listens. Dr. Nguyen is a physian who treats the whole person, Mental, Spiritual, Physical, Psychological. How does she do all this? SHE LISTENS on all levels.
Rev T. Scott — Mar 01, 2020
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Languages Spoken
Vietnamese
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Specialties*
Rheumatology
Internal Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of California at Berkeley
    1992
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine and Rheumatology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Katherine Nguyen, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Nguyen's profile.

Dr. Nguyen frequently treats the following conditions: Joint Pain, Sjögren's Syndrome and Limb Pain. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Katherine Nguyen, MD is affiliated with UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center, Sharp Coronado Hospital and Sharp Grossmont Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Katherine Nguyen, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center

    200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA

  • Sharp Coronado Hospital

    250 Prospect Pl, Coronado, CA

  • Sharp Grossmont Hospital

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA