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Dr. Phuong Duong Thoai Nguyen, DO

Specializes in: General Surgery
Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine (2014)
Professional interests include: insulinoma, fundoplication, pyloroplasty, and more.
380 Chase Avenue
Walla Walla, WA 99362

Dr. Phuong Duong Thoai Nguyen, DO is a general surgeon in Walla Walla, WA specializing in general surgery. She graduated from Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2014 and has 11 years of experience. Dr. Phuong Duong Thoai Nguyen, DO is affiliated with Providence and PROVIDENCE HEALTH AND SERVICES - WASHINGTON.

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Office Locations

Providence

380 Chase Avenue
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 897-3790
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Some issues Dr. Phuong Duong Thoai Nguyen, DO can help you with:

Breast Biopsy

Breast biopsy is a procedure where a small sample of tissue is collected from the breast for testing. A physician may prescribe a breast biopsy for a variety of reasons, but they are most frequently prescribed for a lump found in the breast. Biopsy samples extracted are examined by pathologists in a laboratory setting and are tested to determine if they are cancerous or benign, or indicative of some other condition. Depending on the lab results, physicians may prescribe additional treatment. Other circumstances which may prompt a breast biopsy include:

  • Mammograms that detect other unusual features in the chest, such as a cyst or calcium deposit
  • Breast scans or ultrasounds that display abnormalities
  • Nipple changes, such as scaling, crusting, or bloody discharge

Breast biopsies are collected through several different procedures and the specific type of biopsy that a patient receives depends on the size, location, and features of a breast lump or irregularity. The three main methods of collecting a breast biopsy include:

  • Fine needle aspiration (FNA biopsy), where a thin needle is directed into a breast lump or abnormality, extracting a small sample of tissue or liquid
  • Core needle biopsy (CNB biopsy), where a hollow needle is directed into a breast lump or abnormality, extracting cylinders of tissue called "cores"
  • Open (surgical) biopsy, where a breast lump is removed through an incision in the breast

Fine needle aspiration (FNA) and core needle biopsy (CNB) are sometimes image-guided, where a mammogram, ultrasound, or MRI helps direct the physician performing the needle extraction.

Fine needle aspiration, the most common biopsy method, generally requires few patient preparations. It is recommended patients avoid using lotion, deodorant, and perfume prior to their biopsy procedure. FNA biopsy is performed with local anesthesia (topical numbing cream) and typically has a quick recovery, but patients may experience soreness for a few days. Core needle biopsy extracts slightly more tissue than an FNA biopsy.

Open (surgical) biopsy is more invasive and requires general anesthesia, where patients are put to sleep during the procedure. Patients must fast prior to the surgery. After the biopsy is performed, patients are monitored in a recovery room for a time before being discharged, when they will need someone else to provide transportation.

Although some may consider breast biopsy to be a simple procedure, it can catch critical issues - particularly breast cancer - that impact wellness. If a breast biopsy reveals an underlying condition like life-threatening cancer, patients can receive the diagnosis and medical treatment that is necessary for their long-term health.

Colectomy (Colon Resection)

Colectomy is surgery to remove all or part of the colon, or the longest part of the large intestine. The colon may be affected by diseases such as cancer or inflammatory bowel disease. In a colectomy, all or part of the colon that is infected, blocked, or cancerous is removed.

A colectomy may be performed by laparoscopic or open surgery. A laparoscopic colectomy requires several small cuts on the abdomen, and uses a thin tube with a camera, called a laparoscope. Laparoscopic colectomies are less invasive than open procedures. For some individuals, a laparoscopic colectomy may not be possible, and instead an open colectomy is performed. In an open colectomy, a large incision is made on the abdomen. Open colectomies typically require longer recovery periods.

After the incisions are made, a portion of the colon is removed, and the remaining ends of the colon are attached to each other in a procedure called anastomosis. Waste can continue to travel through the body as normal. However, in some situations, it may be necessary for the end of the colon to be attached to an opening in the abdomen, called a stoma. This procedure is called an ostomy. Types of ostomies include:

  • Colostomy, in which the remaining portion of the colon is attached to the abdominal opening.
  • Ileostomy, in which the small intestine is attached to the abdominal opening.

An ostomy bag will be attached to the skin to collect waste. If the entire colon is removed, either an ileostomy is performed, or the small intestine is connected to the anus and waste may pass through as normal.

Stomas may be permanent or temporary. If the stoma is temporary, the ends of the colon will be rejoined in a later procedure. Temporary stomas are generally used to allow time for the colon to heal following surgery.

A colectomy may take between one and four hours. Following the procedure, patients will need to consume a liquid and low fiber diet before gradually returning to their normal diet. Patients will need to stay in the hospital for three to seven days for monitoring. Full recovery and return to normal activity may take anywhere from a few weeks to several months.

Pancreatectomy (Pancreas Removal)

Pancreatectomy is surgery to remove part or all of the pancreas to treat pancreatitis, tumors, or cancer. The pancreas is located behind the stomach and near the small intestine and spleen. There are three sections of the pancreas:

  • The head, which is the portion closest to the intestines
  • The body, which is the middle portion of the pancreas
  • The tail, which is the portion nearest the spleen

Pancreas removal procedures differ based on how much of the pancreas and surrounding organs are removed. There are three types of pancreatectomy:

  • Distal pancreatectomy removes the tail and body of the pancreas. This procedure treats tumors confined to these areas.
  • Pancreaticoduodenectomy, or the Whipple procedure, removes the pancreas, duodenum, bile duct, and, sometimes, part of the stomach. The Whipple procedure is used for pancreatic tumors that have not spread past the head of the pancreas and for other conditions affecting the pancreas, duodenum, and bile duct.
  • Total pancreatectomy removes the whole pancreas along with the duodenum, gallbladder, parts of the stomach and bile duct, surrounding lymph nodes, and, potentially, the spleen. Rarely performed, total pancreatectomy treats conditions that involve the entire pancreas, such as tumors found in multiple sites on the pancreas, or for rare tumors such as intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMN).

Pancreatectomy can be done by open or minimally invasive surgery. During a laparoscopic pancreatectomy, the surgeon will use tiny incisions to insert a thin tube with a camera, or laparoscope, into the abdomen. Open surgery, or a laparotomy, is performed through a larger incision on the abdomen. If additional organs are removed, some procedures may require that the small intestine be reconnected to the stomach.

The hospital for pancreatectomy stay may be between 1-3 weeks. Generally, laparoscopic surgeries require shorter recovery periods. Whether patients undergo an open or laparoscopic procedure is determined by factors such as their condition and the extent of their procedure. For example, open surgery tends to be more common for distal pancreatectomies. If patients have difficulty eating, they may require a nasogastric tube, inserted through the nose, to carry food to their stomachs. A catheter can be inserted into the bladder if patients have trouble urinating. Full recovery may take about two months.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Phuong Duong Thoai Nguyen, DO in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

colonoscopy with endoscopic mucosal resection

In 2023, Dr. Phuong Duong Thoai Nguyen, DO performed more colonoscopy with endoscopic mucosal resection procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Washington.

Top 10%

By Volume:

therapeutic endoscopy

In 2023, Dr. Phuong Duong Thoai Nguyen, DO performed more therapeutic endoscopy procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Washington.

Top 25%

By Volume:

biopsy
EGD with biopsy
EGD with lesion removal
gastrointestinal procedures
inpatient hospital care
removal of lesion

By Affordability:

diagnostic EGD
esophagogastroduodenoscopy
hospital care
inpatient care
inpatient hospital care
upper endoscopy

In 2013, among providers in related specialties within Washington, Dr. Phuong Duong Thoai Nguyen, DO performed more biopsy, EGD with biopsy, EGD with lesion removal, gastrointestinal procedures, inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital), and removal of lesion (e.g. growth) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and she also had a list price for diagnostic EGD, esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), hospital care, inpatient care, inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital), and upper endoscopy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Phuong Duong Thoai Nguyen, DO treated as a general surgeon in Walla Walla, WA during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Phuong Duong Thoai Nguyen, DO for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 43
doctor visit 115
gastrointestinal procedures 43
hospital care 61
inpatient care 61
minimally invasive procedures 43
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 43

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Phuong Duong Thoai Nguyen, DO.

Gender
Male 62
Female 75
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 124
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 67
From 75 to 84 51
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Phuong Duong Thoai Nguyen, DO in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Phuong Duong Thoai Nguyen, DO treated during 2019 were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 74
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 36
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 38
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 18
Heart Failure 21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 32
Diabetes 26
Dementia 18
Cancer 18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Phuong Duong Thoai Nguyen, DO treated as a general surgeon in Walla Walla, WA during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Phuong Duong Thoai Nguyen, DO for Medicare patients.

catheterization 36
diagnostic procedures 127
doctor visit 316
gastrointestinal procedures 201
hospital care 102
injections 18
inpatient care 102
minimally invasive procedures 201
preventive care 38
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 127

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Phuong Duong Thoai Nguyen, DO.

Gender
Male 138
Female 185
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 283
Black 0
Hispanic 21
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 145
From 75 to 84 117
85 and over 34
Less than 65 27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Phuong Duong Thoai Nguyen, DO in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Phuong Duong Thoai Nguyen, DO treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 71
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 37
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 48
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 29
Diabetes 32
Dementia 13
Cancer 18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Phuong Duong Thoai Nguyen, DO treated as a general surgeon in Walla Walla, WA during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Phuong Duong Thoai Nguyen, DO for Medicare patients.

catheterization 36
diagnostic procedures 125
doctor visit 302
gastrointestinal procedures 170
hospital care 107
injections 26
inpatient care 107
minimally invasive procedures 170
preventive care 19
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 125

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Phuong Duong Thoai Nguyen, DO.

Gender
Male 156
Female 163
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 286
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 14
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 173
From 75 to 84 107
85 and over 24
Less than 65 15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Phuong Duong Thoai Nguyen, DO in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Phuong Duong Thoai Nguyen, DO treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 72
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 36
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 44
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 30
Diabetes 31
Dementia 11
Cancer 25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Phuong Duong Thoai Nguyen, DO treated as a general surgeon in Walla Walla, WA during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Phuong Duong Thoai Nguyen, DO for Medicare patients.

catheterization 41
diagnostic procedures 113
doctor visit 231
esophageal dilation 19
gastrointestinal procedures 164
hospital care 115
injections 12
inpatient care 115
minimally invasive procedures 164
preventive care 17
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 135

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Phuong Duong Thoai Nguyen, DO.

Gender
Male 157
Female 174
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 289
Black 0
Hispanic 26
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 155
From 75 to 84 129
85 and over 27
Less than 65 20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Phuong Duong Thoai Nguyen, DO in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Phuong Duong Thoai Nguyen, DO treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 28
Depression 20
Chronic Kidney Disease 33
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 21
Heart Failure 21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 33
Diabetes 32
Dementia 8
Cancer 27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Phuong Duong Thoai Nguyen, DO treated as a general surgeon in Walla Walla, WA during 2023 were hospital care, inpatient care, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Phuong Duong Thoai Nguyen, DO for Medicare patients.

catheterization 12
diagnostic procedures 62
doctor visit 63
gastrointestinal procedures 87
hospital care 111
inpatient care 111
minimally invasive procedures 87
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 87

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Phuong Duong Thoai Nguyen, DO.

Gender
Male 97
Female 112
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 180
Black 0
Hispanic 15
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 94
From 75 to 84 78
85 and over 22
Less than 65 15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Phuong Duong Thoai Nguyen, DO in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Phuong Duong Thoai Nguyen, DO treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 11
Ischemic Heart Disease 28
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 41
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 17
Atrial Fibrilation 24
Heart Failure 24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 33
Diabetes 33
Dementia 10
Cancer 29

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2019 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Phuong Duong Thoai Nguyen, DO for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Phuong Duong Thoai Nguyen, DO treated as a general surgeon in Walla Walla, WA were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and hospital care.

catheterization 31
diagnostic procedures 94
doctor visit 205
esophageal dilation 19
gastrointestinal procedures 133
hospital care 99
injections 18
inpatient care 99
minimally invasive procedures 133
preventive care 24
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 103

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2019 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Phuong Duong Thoai Nguyen, DO.

Gender
Male 122
Female 141
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 232
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 12
Other 2
Age
75 to 84 96
85 and over 21
Less than 65 15
65 to 74 126

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Phuong Duong Thoai Nguyen, DO From 2019 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Phuong Duong Thoai Nguyen, DO treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 73
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 40
Asthma 6
Osteoporosis 12
Heart Failure 23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 31
Diabetes 30
Atrial Fibrillation 18
Cancer 23
Dementia 12

Education & Training

Dr. Phuong Duong Thoai Nguyen, DO graduated from Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2014. She is certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Surgery, General Surgery and has a state license in Arizona.

Medical School: Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine (2014)

Board Certification: American Osteopathic Board of Surgery, General Surgery

Licensed In: Arizona

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Phuong Duong Thoai Nguyen, DO is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence
PROVIDENCE HEALTH AND SERVICES - WASHINGTON

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Phuong Duong Thoai Nguyen, DO appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna PPO, CIGNA PPO, Wellcare Medicare (HMO), Medicare Advantage, Interplan PPO, TriWest, United Healthcare, TRICARE, Medicaid, Cigna, United Healthcare Medicaid, OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health), Providence, First Health, WellPoint, Molina Healthcare, Aetna Medicare PPO, State of Washington Department of Corrections, Moda PPO, College Place Police Department, Evernorth PPO, First Choice PPO, Regence BlueShield of Washington PPO and Interwest Health PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Phuong Duong Thoai Nguyen, DO accepts the following insurance providers:

Aetna PPO
CIGNA PPO
Wellcare Medicare (HMO)
Medicare Advantage
Interplan PPO
TriWest
United Healthcare
TRICARE
Medicaid
Cigna
United Healthcare Medicaid
OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health)
Providence
First Health
WellPoint
Molina Healthcare
Aetna Medicare PPO
State of Washington Department of Corrections
Moda PPO
College Place Police Department
Evernorth PPO
First Choice PPO
Regence BlueShield of Washington PPO
Interwest Health PPO

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Phuong Duong Thoai Nguyen, DO has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Phuong Duong Thoai Nguyen, DO from all over the web to help you find the right in Walla Walla, WA. 

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Biography

Dr. Phuong Nguyen sees patients in Walla Walla, WA. Her medical specialty is general surgery. These areas are among her clinical interests: liposarcoma, feeding tube insertion, and leiomyosarcoma. She is professionally affiliated with Providence. Dr. Nguyen attended medical school at Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine. She usually is in-network for Blue California, HealthSmart, and Coventry, as well as other insurance carriers.

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