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Dr. Michelle Kim Nguyen, MD

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Specializes in: Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine (2010)

Professional interests include: LASIK

100 Covey Drive Suite 303
Franklin, TN 37067

(615) 905-6797

Dr. Michelle Kim Nguyen, MD is an oculoplastic surgeon in Franklin, TN specializing in ophthalmic plastic surgery. She graduated from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine in 2010 and has 16 years of experience.

Office Locations

100 Covey Drive Suite 303
Franklin, TN 37067

(615) 905-6797

(614) 241-5115

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Some issues Dr. Michelle Kim Nguyen, MD can help you with:

LASIK

LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) is a surgical procedure that improves vision by permanently correcting refractive vision errors. Refractive vision errors are sight problems (such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism) that typically require patients to wear contact lenses or glasses. Nearsightedness (myopia) causes blurred vision at a distance, while farsightedness (hyperopia) makes objects that are up close appear blurry. Astigmatism results in blurred vision at both near and far distances. Each eye is either nearsighted or farsighted, and can additionally have astigmatism. These refractive vision errors develop from imperfections in the curvature of the eye, which LASIK fixes through the use of a laser. The laser changes the shape of the eye by cutting away tissue from the cornea (clear outer layer of the eye).

LASIK is generally considered an elective procedure (not medically necessary) since patients can wear glasses or contact lenses instead of undergoing LASIK. Nevertheless, many people still elect to undergo LASIK to have better vision without having to wear corrective lenses. Certain professionals, such as pilots, military members, firefighters, and athletes, might particularly benefit from LASIK.

Ophthalmologists (eye doctors) evaluate patients before surgery, measuring the cornea and checking for any eye irregularities that would disqualify patients from LASIK. A special eye scanner is used to create a map of the cornea. This map guides the surgeon in developing an individualized LASIK treatment plan. Once approved for LASIK, contact-wearers are advised to switch to glasses for the three weeks leading up to their surgery.

LASIK is a brief procedure, lasting for about half an hour, depending on the state of a patient's eyes and the corneal reshaping required. Patients lie down on a reclining chair and have numbing eye drops applied to one or both eyes to eliminate pain and discomfort during the procedure. While the eyes are held open by a device, the eye surgeon raises a fixation light where patients direct their eyes. The surgeon uses a femtosecond laser to cut a precise circular incision in the cornea's surface. The surgeon then manually folds back the corneal flap to access the stroma (inner cornea).

An excimer laser is then used to remove certain amounts of corneal tissue. For patients with farsightedness, the laser cuts tissue on the outer regions of the cornea, making the central cornea more prominent. For patients with nearsightedness, the opposite is done; central corneal tissue is removed while the outer tissue is left alone, flattening the eye. In patients with astigmatism, the laser is used to even out the surface of the corneal tissue, making the eye more spherical. When the lasering process is complete, the ophthalmologist folds the corneal flap to its regular position. The flap quickly begins to heal and naturally reattach itself to the eye.

LASIK patients need someone to drive them home from the procedure and cannot drive for the following 24 hours. Recovery from LASIK lasts about five days. Patients typically notice improved vision within a day or two of surgery. Prescription eye drops are given to patients to alleviate discomfort and promote eye healing. During this recovery time, patients must be incredibly careful not to touch or rub their eyes. Ophthalmologists often instruct patients to wear protective glasses during the day and night to prevent potential damage from eye rubbing.

LASIK can improve the experience of certain activities such as swimming or reading, and in some cases, LASIK can be a life-changing procedure for those with severe refractive vision errors. LASIK may also save patients money by eliminating the recurring need for updated corrective lenses.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Michelle Kim Nguyen, MD in 2023

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eyelid lesion excision

facial plastic surgery

In 2013, Dr. Michelle Kim Nguyen, MD performed more eyelid lesion excision, and facial plastic surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Tennessee.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michelle Kim Nguyen, MD treated as an oculoplastic surgeon in Franklin, TN during 2014 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michelle Kim Nguyen, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	13

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michelle Kim Nguyen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	11
Female	20

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	12
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	17
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michelle Kim Nguyen, MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michelle Kim Nguyen, MD treated during 2014 were hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	74
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michelle Kim Nguyen, MD treated as an oculoplastic surgeon in Franklin, TN during 2015 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michelle Kim Nguyen, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	237

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michelle Kim Nguyen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	128
Female	194

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	238
Black	40
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	168
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michelle Kim Nguyen, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michelle Kim Nguyen, MD treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	41
Dementia	7
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michelle Kim Nguyen, MD treated as an oculoplastic surgeon in Franklin, TN during 2016 were eye procedures, plastic surgery procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michelle Kim Nguyen, MD for Medicare patients.

excision	40
eye procedures	935
plastic surgery procedures	88
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	40

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michelle Kim Nguyen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	151
Female	221

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	332
Black	24
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	221
From 75 to 84	86
85 and over	26
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michelle Kim Nguyen, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michelle Kim Nguyen, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	31
Dementia	6
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michelle Kim Nguyen, MD treated as an oculoplastic surgeon in Franklin, TN during 2017 were eye procedures, plastic surgery procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michelle Kim Nguyen, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	190
excision	45
eye procedures	878
plastic surgery procedures	109
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	45

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michelle Kim Nguyen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	183
Female	257

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	400
Black	26
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	223
From 75 to 84	103
85 and over	46
Less than 65	68

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michelle Kim Nguyen, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michelle Kim Nguyen, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	32
Dementia	10
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michelle Kim Nguyen, MD treated as an oculoplastic surgeon in Franklin, TN during 2018 were eye procedures, plastic surgery procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michelle Kim Nguyen, MD for Medicare patients.

cyst removal	13
doctor visit	143
excision	51
eye procedures	607
plastic surgery procedures	99
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	51

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michelle Kim Nguyen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	144
Female	206

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	319
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	184
From 75 to 84	98
85 and over	32
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michelle Kim Nguyen, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michelle Kim Nguyen, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	32
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michelle Kim Nguyen, MD treated as an oculoplastic surgeon in Franklin, TN during 2019 were eye procedures, plastic surgery procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michelle Kim Nguyen, MD for Medicare patients.

cyst removal	13
doctor visit	71
excision	75
eye procedures	637
plastic surgery procedures	101
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	75

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michelle Kim Nguyen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	109
Female	198

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	289
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	172
From 75 to 84	93
85 and over	18
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michelle Kim Nguyen, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michelle Kim Nguyen, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	23
Dementia	5
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michelle Kim Nguyen, MD treated as an oculoplastic surgeon in Franklin, TN during 2020 were eye procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), excision and plastic surgery procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michelle Kim Nguyen, MD for Medicare patients.

cyst removal	16
doctor visit	15
excision	84
eye procedures	495
plastic surgery procedures	71
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	84

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michelle Kim Nguyen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	90
Female	160

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	227
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	141
From 75 to 84	78
85 and over	20
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michelle Kim Nguyen, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michelle Kim Nguyen, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	29
Dementia	4
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michelle Kim Nguyen, MD treated as an oculoplastic surgeon in Franklin, TN during 2021 were eye procedures, plastic surgery procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michelle Kim Nguyen, MD for Medicare patients.

cyst removal	22
doctor visit	255
excision	73
eye procedures	360
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	16
plastic surgery procedures	103
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	73

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michelle Kim Nguyen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	119
Female	196

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	283
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	192
From 75 to 84	91
85 and over	19
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michelle Kim Nguyen, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michelle Kim Nguyen, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	28
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michelle Kim Nguyen, MD treated as an oculoplastic surgeon in Franklin, TN during 2022 were eye procedures, plastic surgery procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michelle Kim Nguyen, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	398
excision	55
eye procedures	356
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	18
plastic surgery procedures	187
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	55

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michelle Kim Nguyen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	133
Female	244

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	347
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	213
From 75 to 84	117
85 and over	28
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michelle Kim Nguyen, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michelle Kim Nguyen, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	25
Dementia	4
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michelle Kim Nguyen, MD treated as an oculoplastic surgeon in Franklin, TN during 2023 were eye procedures, plastic surgery procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michelle Kim Nguyen, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	350
excision	52
eye procedures	276
injections	36
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	11
minimally invasive procedures	36
plastic surgery procedures	120
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	52

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michelle Kim Nguyen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	137
Female	201

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	309
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	173
From 75 to 84	114
85 and over	34
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michelle Kim Nguyen, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michelle Kim Nguyen, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	31
Dementia	4
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michelle Kim Nguyen, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Michelle Kim Nguyen, MD treated as an oculoplastic surgeon in Franklin, TN were eye procedures, plastic surgery procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and excision.

cyst removal	16
doctor visit	203
excision	59
eye procedures	479
injections	36
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	15
minimally invasive procedures	36
plastic surgery procedures	109
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	59

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2014 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michelle Kim Nguyen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	120
Female	189

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	15
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	275
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	85
85 and over	22
Less than 65	22
65 to 74	170

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michelle Kim Nguyen, MD From 2014 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michelle Kim Nguyen, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	34
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Cancer	7
Dementia	5

Education & Training

Dr. Michelle Kim Nguyen, MD graduated from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine in 2010. She has a state license in Tennessee.

Medical School: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine (2010)

Licensed In: Tennessee

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Michelle Kim Nguyen, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$219 Cataract Equipment $112	IOL $106
Stryker Corporation	$216 MEDPOR $147	NEURO/SPINE/ENT $53	ICONIX $15
Shire North American Group Inc	$143 XIIDRA $143
Allergan Inc.	$123 $123
Genentech USA, Inc.	$113 LUCENTIS $113
Other	$483 ACTHAR $107	Avenova $95	TEPEZZA $78	OCT $60	PROLENSA $47	Other $97

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,276
Gift	$19

Biography

Dr. Michelle Nguyen is an ophthalmic plastic surgery specialist in Franklin, TN. She studied medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine. Areas of particular interest for Dr. Nguyen include LASIK.

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