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Dr. Benjamin Nguyen, MD

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Specializes in: Physiatry (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation)

Baylor College of Medicine (1989 - 1996)

Professional interests include: neurorehabilitation, movement disorders, stroke, and more.

5151 Harry Hines Boulevard
Dallas, TX 75390

(214) 633-4700

Dr. Benjamin Nguyen, MD is a physiatrist in Richardson, TX specializing in physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation). He graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 1996 and has 28 years of experience. Dr. Benjamin Nguyen, MD is affiliated with UT Southwestern Medical Center.

Office Locations

Address:

375 Municipal Drive Suite 144
Richardson, TX 75080

Address:

5151 Harry Hines Boulevard
Dallas, TX 75390

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

Spinal Cord Injury

Spinal cord injury medicine is a branch of medicine that treats damage to the spinal cord from an injury or a nontraumatic myelopathy, which is any disorder that affects the spinal area. The spinal cord is a section of nerve tissue protected by the vertebrae (spinal bones). Trauma to the spinal cord, typically caused by compression or bent vertebrae, prevents the body and brain from communicating. This can result in pain, loss of sensation, and impaired physical function and movement. Acute spinal cord injuries (SCIs) are a leading cause of permanent disability. Spinal cord injuries may develop from accidents or myelopathies, disorders that provoke spinal compression. Traumatic incidents such as falls, sports injuries, vehicle accidents, and bullet or stab wounds can cause an acute spinal cord injury.

Spinal cord injury medicine seeks to stabilize the spine and to alleviate the symptoms of spine damage. Practitioners of spinal cord injury medicine are called spinal cord injury specialists. Spinal cord injury medicine is an interdisciplinary field, meaning physicians of various specialties may be trained to treat spinal cord injuries.

Damage to the spinal cord may initially be diagnosed through X-ray, MRI, or CT scans. Patients can also undergo spinal exams to evaluate their sensory ability and strength. Injuries to the spinal cord can be complete (no feeling or sensation) or incomplete (some feeling or sensation remains). Conditions spinal cord injury medicine specialists may treat include:

Paralysis, such as paraplegia (loss of function in the legs), or quadriplegia (loss of function from the neck down)
Spine fracture or trauma, which can lead to impairment and/or significant pain
Spinal infections
Myelopathies, such as herniated disks, spinal tumors, and rheumatoid arthritis
Inflammatory diseases such as ankylosing spondylosis, and degenerative conditions like Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS)

Treatment for spinal cord injuries often involves surgery, either directly after an injury occurs or at a later date. Surgery for spine injuries is intended to ease spinal compression and stabilize the spine. Surgical procedures can involve shifting vertebrae, removing bone, or altering spinal placement with implantable devices. Patients with significant spinal trauma may require urgent surgical intervention.

Surgical treatments can be complemented by rehabilitative physical therapy to improve mobility. Spinal cord injury specialists also treat complications arising from a spinal injury, such as respiratory or bladder conditions. Some patients with spinal cord injuries may require lifelong treatment. Spinal cord injury specialists aim to help these patients successfully adjust and lead an improved quality of life. An emerging treatment for spinal cord injuries is neural prosthetics, which replicate patients' lost nerve function. Neural prostheses may be used as artificial body parts or assistive devices that patients may cognitively control. Other assistive devices include wheelchairs and scooters.

Spinal cord injury specialists may collaborate with physical therapists, radiologists, neurologists, urologists, and orthopedists.

Stroke

A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when a blood vessel supplying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is ruptured or blocked. The brain cannot function without a steady supply of oxygen and nutrients, so when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, even for a brief moment, brain cells begin to die. When a sufficient number of brain cells die, the brain itself can no longer function, meaning that strokes are very dangerous. Strokes can result in impaired movement, speech, cognitive ability, the impairment of important physical functions, and even death.

Anyone can have a stroke, regardless of age and health. Strokes are known to happen at random. However, certain conditions and behaviors can increase one's risk of stroke over time.

Risk factors for stroke include:

Heart disease
Older age
Smoking
Diabetes
High blood pressure
High blood cholesterol and lipids

There are two main types of stroke: ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke. Ischemic stroke occurs more commonly and is when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked. Blockages are caused by blood clots and built-up plaque (deposits of fat and cholesterol), which leads to atherosclerosis, a condition where the blood vessels narrow and harden. The resultant restricted blood flow may lead to an ischemic stroke by blocking essential oxygen to the brain, causing the heart to exert more effort to pump blood.

Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in or around the brain ruptures. The burst vessel leaks blood into surrounding brain tissue, causing irreparable brain damage.

Hemorrhagic strokes are less common and may occur from head injuries, brain aneurysms, brain tumors, and bleeding disorders, amongst other conditions.

Both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes require immediate medical treatment. Medical intervention can prevent severe and life-threatening brain damage. Signs of stroke include:

-Disorientation or confusion

-Difficulty speaking

-Difficulty walking

-Impaired vision

-Weakness in the face, legs, or arms

-Severe headaches

When someone suspected of having a stroke reaches the hospital, the patient will usually receive a CT or other scan that provides an image of the brain. The scan results can reveal clotted or leaking blood in the brain. Physical exams, neurological exams, and blood tests may also be used to check for blood clotting and sugar. Treatment begins generally immediately if a stroke is detected.

Medical treatment for ischemic strokes includes a thrombolytic medicine which breaks up and disperses blood clots. This medicine can greatly improve stroke recovery and long-term health. However, the thrombolytic medicine must be administered as soon as possible to achieve these results. Other treatments for ischemic strokes are blood thinners and thrombectomy, a surgical procedure to remove a blood clot in the brain. Thrombectomy is performed by inserting a catheter (thin needle) into the artery to reach the blood clot and mechanically remove it. With the clot removed, normal blood flow to the brain resumes. Thrombectomy is typically performed at most six hours after a patient shows signs of a stroke.

Hemorrhagic strokes are treated with blood-saving medication and surgery. For a hemorrhagic stroke caused by the rupture of an aneurysm (blood vessel bulges), surgery to stem the bleeding aneurysm and vessel may be used. One surgical technique is stent-assisted coiling, which adds a stent (small wire-meshed tube) into the blood vessel to block the leaking opening of the aneurysm. A non-surgical procedure is endovascular coiling, where a catheter (thin, hollow needle) places a platinum wire coil at the spot of the aneurysm. The coil blocks bleeding and prevents the aneurysm from continuing to leak blood. These procedures are usually combined with blood-thickening medications. Blood transfusions may be administered if substantial blood loss has occurred.

Since stroke patients may have lost some essential functions while the blood flow to their brains was obstructed, both ischemic stroke and hemorrhage stroke patients may receive post-stroke rehabilitation to rebuild their physical and mental abilities. Some restorative treatments include occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Patients may also receive care from neurologists, who can assist patients in recovering certain brain functions and cognitive abilities, and rehabilitation psychologists, who may help patients with their emotional, behavioral, and cognitive recovery. Some stroke patients require lengthy rehabilitation and may never fully regain function, while others may recover more quickly. While the fastest recovery improvements are usually seen in the first three or four months, stroke rehabilitation can last for years.

If someone begins to show signs of stroke, contact emergency services and call 9-1-1 immediately since blood flow must be restored as soon as possible to help avoid significant brain damage. If an ambulance takes the person to the hospital, paramedics can initiate stroke treatment as soon as the patient enters the ambulance, allowing for more prompt medical intervention and care.

doctor visit	64
hospital care	916
injections	41
inpatient care	916
minimally invasive procedures	41

**Gender**
Male	140
Female	103

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	150
Black	53
Hispanic	27
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	69
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	18
Less than 65	98

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	28
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	49
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	42
Dementia	19
Cancer	12

doctor visit	94
hospital care	1059
inpatient care	1059

**Gender**
Male	180
Female	154

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	215
Black	55
Hispanic	44
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	124
From 75 to 84	84
85 and over	18
Less than 65	108

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	21
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	49
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	45
Dementia	19
Cancer	14

doctor visit	92
hospital care	1164
inpatient care	1164

**Gender**
Male	390
Female	306

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	460
Black	128
Hispanic	64
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	242
From 75 to 84	170
85 and over	68
Less than 65	216

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	35
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	55
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	41
Dementia	27
Cancer	14

doctor visit	84
hospital care	958
inpatient care	958

**Gender**
Male	185
Female	203

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	273
Black	77
Hispanic	25
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	146
From 75 to 84	105
85 and over	40
Less than 65	97

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	41
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	54
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	27
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	38
Dementia	35
Cancer	14

doctor visit	87
hospital care	962
inpatient care	962

**Gender**
Male	184
Female	187

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	267
Black	52
Hispanic	29
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	148
From 75 to 84	111
85 and over	33
Less than 65	79

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	37
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	57
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	41
Dementia	35
Cancer	16

doctor visit	103
hospital care	937
inpatient care	937

**Gender**
Male	185
Female	175

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	246
Black	61
Hispanic	34
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	151
From 75 to 84	100
85 and over	40
Less than 65	69

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	38
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	54
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	40
Dementia	45
Cancer	16

doctor visit	109
hospital care	1198
inpatient care	1198

**Gender**
Male	146
Female	150

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	208
Black	48
Hispanic	25
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	106
From 75 to 84	94
85 and over	30
Less than 65	66

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	35
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	61
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	39
Dementia	55
Cancer	17

doctor visit	53
hospital care	342
inpatient care	342

**Gender**
Male	162
Female	132

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	215
Black	37
Hispanic	30
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	104
From 75 to 84	91
85 and over	44
Less than 65	55

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	33
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	53
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	40
Dementia	49
Cancer	16

doctor visit	216
hospital care	791
inpatient care	791

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

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

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Nguyen, MD treated as a physiatrist in Richardson, TX were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and injections.

doctor visit	101
hospital care	925
injections	41
inpatient care	925
minimally invasive procedures	41

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Nguyen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	157
Female	141

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	51
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	203
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	27
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	81
85 and over	29
Less than 65	78
65 to 74	109

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Nguyen, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Benjamin Nguyen, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	26
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	15
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	32
Atrial Fibrillation	15
Cancer	11
Dementia	28

Education & Training

Dr. Benjamin Nguyen, MD graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 1996. He completed residency at Baylor College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine (1996)

Residency: Baylor College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals (2000)

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Benjamin Nguyen, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UT Southwestern Medical Center

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$3,892 SYNCHROMED $3,043	Drug Infusion Systems - Neuro $575	Drug Infusion Systems $194	LIORESAL $33	Spinal Cord Neurostimulation - Neuro $30	Other $16
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc	$2,158 Dysport 300 U1 $2,056	Dysport 300 U-1 $102
US WORLDMEDS, LLC	$1,363 MYOBLOC $1,283	APOKYN $43	Xadago $37
Merz North America, Inc.	$857 Xeomin $608	Cuvposa $124	$125
Allergan Inc.	$620 BOTOX $452	Botox Therapeutic $105	DALVANCE $18	BOTOX - NEUROLOGY $15	OZURDEX $15	Other $15
Other	$1,320 NORTHERA $211	Nuedexta $202	Xeomin $169	SYNCHROMEDII $151	Lioresal (baclofen) $117	Other $470

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$5,354
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$2,000
Travel and Lodging	$1,615
Honoraria	$750
Education	$344
Other	$146

Biography

Dr. Benjamin Nguyen practices physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation) in Richardson, TX and Dallas, TX. He has indicated that his clinical interests include concussion, neurorehabilitation, and spinal cord injury. Dr. Nguyen graduated from Baylor College of Medicine and then he performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine. He has received distinctions including Twelfth Annual Multicultural Honors Banquet; Toney Dixon Memorial Award for Outstanding Courage and Perseverance in the Pursuit of Medicine; and Keynote Speaker. He is affiliated with UT Southwestern Medical Center.

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