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Dr. Richard Nguyen, DO

General Surgery* Age 49
Dr. Richard Nguyen, DO
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Dr. Richard Nguyen, DO is a General Surgeon in San Jose, CA.
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Dr. Richard Nguyen, DO

General Surgery* Age 49
San Jose, CA
Accepting new patients
Dr. Richard Nguyen, DO is a General Surgeon in San Jose, CA.

About

Dr. Nguyen graduated from Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed a residency at Henry Ford Hospital. Dr. Richard Nguyen, DO is a General Surgeon in San Jose, CA. Dr. Nguyen currently practices at Lifetime Surgical and are affiliated with Good Samaritan Hospital. Dr. Nguyen has experience treating conditions like Ventral Hernia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Nguyen received an average rating of 4.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 26 times. Dr. Nguyen's office accepts new patients. Dr. Nguyen also speaks Chinese, Filipino, Spanish, Tagalog and Vietnamese. Dr. Nguyen is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Ventral Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Inguinal Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Inguinal Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Inguinal Hernia
Abdominal Pain
Appendicitis
Bowel Strangulation
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallstones
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Lipomas
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Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Traumatic Brain Injury
Umbilical Hernia
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Colectomy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Abdominal Disorders
Abdominal Hernia
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Tumor
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cancer
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Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholecystitis
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Empyema
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Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Fistula
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Male Breast Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obesity
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Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Rib Fracture
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia with Gangrene
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Appendectomy
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Biopsy of Breast
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Carotid Artery Stent Placement
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colon Cancer Screening
Colon Surgery
Colonoscopy
Colostomy
da Vinci® Assisted Laparoscopic Anti-Reflux Surgery
da Vinci® Gallbladder Removal
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophageal Surgery
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Esophagomyotomy
Esophagomyotomy with Robotic Assist
Excision
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Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Gastric Bypass Surgery
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hemigastrectomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia and Hydrocele Repair
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Abdominal Surgery
Laparoscopic Abdominoperineal Resection of the Rectum With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Colectomy
Laparoscopic Colon Surgery
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Kidney Surgery
Laparoscopic Liver Resection
Laparoscopic Nephrectomy
Laparoscopic Rectal Surgery
Laparoscopic Splenectomy
Laparoscopic Surgery for Achalasia
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparoscopy
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Non Invasive Mechanical Ventilatn Robotic Assist
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
Percutaneous Edoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG)
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Proctosigmoidoscopy
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Single Incision Gallbladder Removal
Single Incision Laparoscopic Hernia Repair
Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery
Skin Grafts
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Stomach Surgery
Thoracentesis
Thyroid Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroid Surgery
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Venous Thrombectomy
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Excellus BlueCross BlueShield PPO
  • Medi-Cal
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Lifetime Surgical
    2450 Samaritan Dr Ste 1, San Jose, CA 95124
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (408) 358-1855
  2. 2 Dr. Richard T. Nguyen, FACS, FACOS, with Lifetime Surgical
    15965 Los Gatos Blvd, Los Gatos, CA 95032
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (408) 358-1855

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Nguyen
4.4
Based on 26 Reviews
5 Stars (22)
4 Stars (0)
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2 Stars (0)
1 Star (4)

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Patient Reviews
Jul 16, 2021
Excellent care by Dr Nguyen, he is a fantastic surgeon and truly cares for his patients. I highly recommend him for laparoscopic surgery. Thank you Dr!
LM — Jul 16, 2021
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Chinese
Filipino
Spanish
Tagalog
Vietnamese
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Henry Ford Hospital
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Henry Ford Hospital
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Vanderbilt University
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Nguyen, DO. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Nguyen's profile.

Dr. Richard Nguyen, DO is affiliated with Good Samaritan Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Richard Nguyen, DO holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Good Samaritan Hospital

    2425 Samaritan Dr, San Jose, CA