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Dr. Doug Tan Nguyen, MD

Accepting New Patients

(2 Ratings)

Specializes in: Family Medicine

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine (2000)

Professional interests include: weight management, diabetes, sports health, and more.

10243 Genetic Center Drive Floor 3
San Diego, CA 92121

(858) 499-2600

Dr. Doug Tan Nguyen, MD is a family medicine practitioner in San Diego, CA specializing in family medicine. He graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine in 2000 and has 25 years of experience. Dr. Doug Tan Nguyen, MD is affiliated with Sharp HealthCare and SHARP REES-STEALY MEDICAL GROUP INC.

Office Locations

Address:

10243 Genetic Center Drive Floor 3
San Diego, CA 92121

Address:

8901 Activity Road
San Diego, CA 92126

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

Headache

Headaches are dull or sharp pains that occur in regions of the head and face. Headaches occur in many different forms and vary in location, severity, and duration. They are not necessarily a sign of an underlying illness and often resolve on their own. However, headaches can present significant day-to-day discomfort. The most common forms of headaches include:

Migraines: one of the most prevalent types of headache, migraines typically last from two hours to three days, causing a throbbing pain on one side of the head. Nausea, sensitivity to bright lights, fatigue, and blurred vision all may accompany migraines. While migraines have no known cure, medications and lifestyle modifications may ease symptoms. Avoiding behaviors that may trigger migraines such as lack of sleep or loud, repetitive noises can improve headaches.
Tension headaches: also known as stress headaches, these headaches are characterized by pain in the upper top part of the head and behind the eyes. Tension headaches are common and have no exact cause; however, certain practices may increase the likelihood of developing them. For example, wearing one's hair up in a tight hairstyle or wearing a restrictive hat can put pressure on the scalp, leading to a tension headache. Other causes of tension headaches may include alcohol or nicotine use, caffeine, teeth grinding, stress, overexertion, and eye strain. Some people find posture improvement, alternating sleeping positions, and neck exercise can alleviate tension headaches. Over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve) may also reduce tension-headache pain.
Sinus headaches: this type of headache causes pain in the sinuses, but may progress to pain and pressure in the eyes, forehead, and cheeks. These headaches are often accompanied by nasal congestion, fatigue, and ache in the upper teeth and may or may not be caused by sinus infections or sinusitis (sinus inflammation). Some sinus headaches are allergic headaches, which arise from allergic triggers such as seasonal allergies (pollen allergies) or hay fever, causing sinus pressure and facial pain. Other symptoms of allergic headaches include nasal congestion, irritated or watery eyes, runny nose, and sneezing. Allergic headaches may be treated with antihistamine medications such as cetirizine (Zyrtec). Allergic headaches are common during pollen season, which is usually around springtime.
Cluster headaches: these headaches occur suddenly and cause stabbing, sharp pain from one eye down to the one side of the neck. They are often referred to as the most aggravating and painful type of headaches. Other symptoms of cluster headaches include nasal congestion, droopy eyelid, and enlarged pupil on one side of the face. In the past, it was widely believed that cluster headaches were caused by a bevy or "cluster" of multiple types of headaches, such as a combination of an allergic headache and a tension headache. Medical experts now recognize that cluster headaches are a separate and unique form of headache. Cluster headaches last for around twenty minutes to two hours. They may recur throughout the period of a day or several weeks, but usually dissipate within a month. Treatment for cluster headaches includes over-the-counter pain medications such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve). Prescription Prednisone can help with swelling and Verapamil may reduce pain by relaxing the blood vessels.

Living with headaches is challenging; headaches can prevent people from fully enjoying life. Medical treatment and care in avoiding certain triggers can help those with headaches begin to feel normal once again.

aspiration	12
diagnostic evaluation	24
doctor visit	381
injections	12
manual therapy	143
preventive care	30
rehabilitation	146
vaccines	30

**Gender**
Male	88
Female	131

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	81
Black	0
Hispanic	30
Asian	88
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	104
From 75 to 84	71
85 and over	22
Less than 65	22

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	35
Dementia	7
Cancer	0

aspiration	17
diagnostic evaluation	18
doctor visit	332
injections	17
manual therapy	139
preventive care	17
rehabilitation	119
vaccines	17

**Gender**
Male	88
Female	118

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	76
Black	0
Hispanic	28
Asian	89
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	103
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	26
Less than 65	19

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	35
Dementia	7
Cancer	6

diagnostic evaluation	17
doctor visit	278
manual therapy	109
preventive care	47
rehabilitation	78
vaccines	47

**Gender**
Male	152
Female	244

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	154
Black	0
Hispanic	52
Asian	156
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	222
From 75 to 84	110
85 and over	38
Less than 65	26

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	34
Dementia	6
Cancer	6

aspiration	12
diagnostic evaluation	18
doctor visit	326
injections	12
manual therapy	55
preventive care	31
rehabilitation	47
vaccines	31

**Gender**
Male	82
Female	94

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	67
Black	0
Hispanic	18
Asian	75
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	95
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	35
Dementia	7
Cancer	0

doctor visit	325
manual therapy	66
preventive care	52
rehabilitation	68
vaccines	52

**Gender**
Male	75
Female	94

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	66
Black	0
Hispanic	15
Asian	72
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	87
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	33
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	34
Dementia	8
Cancer	7

**Gender**
Male	60
Female	0

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	37
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	66
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	52
From 75 to 84	45
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	9
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	35
Dementia	11
Cancer	0

aspiration	16
doctor visit	282
injections	16
preventive care	42
vaccines	42

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	49
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	75
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	68
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	9
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	31
Dementia	8
Cancer	0

doctor visit	195
preventive care	32
vaccines	32

**Gender**
Male	121
Female	139

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	104
Black	0
Hispanic	31
Asian	98
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	115
From 75 to 84	84
85 and over	48
Less than 65	13

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	34
Dementia	9
Cancer	7

doctor visit	451
preventive care	6
vaccines	6

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

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

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Doug Tan Nguyen, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in San Diego, CA were manual therapy, rehabilitation, preventive care and vaccines.

aspiration	14
diagnostic evaluation	19
doctor visit	321
injections	14
manual therapy	102
preventive care	33
rehabilitation	91
vaccines	33

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Doug Tan Nguyen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	73
Female	89

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	71
Non-Hispanic White	63
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	17
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	13
75 to 84	53
Less than 65	8
65 to 74	84

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

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

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	34
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	1
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Dementia	6
Cancer	2

Education & Training

Dr. Doug Tan Nguyen, MD graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine in 2000. He completed residency at Northridge Hospital Medical Center. He is certified by the Family medicine Family medicine and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine (2000)

Residency: Northridge Hospital Medical Center

Board Certification: Family medicine Family medicine

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

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

Sharp HealthCare

SHARP REES-STEALY MEDICAL GROUP INC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Doug Tan Nguyen, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Doug Tan Nguyen, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in San Diego, CA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Salix Pharmaceuticals, Ltd	$259 Uceris $135	UCERIS TABLETS $124
Medivators Inc.	$145 Endocuff $145
FOREST PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.	$76 LINZESS $76
AbbVie Inc.	$48 Humira $48

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$528

Biography

Dr. Doug Nguyen's area of specialization is family medicine. His education and training includes medical school at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine and residency at Northridge Hospital Medical Center. These areas are among his clinical interests: diabetes, physical disabilities, and preventive care. In addition to English, Dr. Nguyen (or staff) speaks Spanish and Vietnamese. Dr. Nguyen is professionally affiliated with Sharp HealthCare. According to Sharp HealthCare, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in San Diego, CA.