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Dr. Joe Thanh Nguyen, MD

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(Joe H. Nguyen, MD)

(474 Ratings)

Specializes in: Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine)

Loma Linda University School of Medicine

Professional interests include: high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia), benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate), sinusitis (sinus inflammation), and more.

26800 Crown Valley Parkway Suite 315
Mission Viejo, CA 92691

(949) 364-6000

Dr. Joe Thanh Nguyen, MD is an internist in Mission Viejo, CA specializing in internal medicine (adult medicine). He graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine. Dr. Joe Thanh Nguyen, MD is affiliated with Providence Medical Foundation, Mission Heritage Medical Group and Mission Heritage Mission Viejo - Internal Medicine.

Office Locations

Address:

26800 Crown Valley Parkway Suite 315
Mission Viejo, CA 92691

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

Anxiety

Anxiety is a generic name given to a variety of conditions characterized by unusual amounts of fear and worry, especially unrealistic fears and tension. People who suffer from anxiety often are aware that their fears are irrational, but that knowledge does not make the feeling of being scared and anxious go away. To qualify as anxiety, symptoms must last for 6 months or more and interfere with the way a person lives their daily life. Some cases may be mild, where, for example, a person simply avoids certain situations. Other cases can be severe enough to be disabling.

Some of the specific conditions covered under the general label of anxiety include:

Generalized anxiety disorder
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Phobias
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Social phobia
Panic disorder

Collectively, anxiety disorders are the most common mental health issues diagnosed in the United States -- even more common than depression. Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with anxiety, and it is extremely common for a person with anxiety to have another illness at the same time, such as depression, a physical illness, or substance abuse.

Treatment for anxiety usually involves medication and psychotherapy together. Medications used may include antidepressants (which also work for anxiety), anti-anxiety medications, or beta blockers (which can be used to control the physical symptoms of anxiety). Psychotherapy can be useful to teach patients new ways of thinking and reacting so that they can manage their feelings of worry and fear. Support groups can also be very effective for anxiety, and they can be a form of treatment themselves for social phobias. Stress management, relaxation techniques, and meditation all help reduce feelings of anxiety or of being out of control. Finally, having a strong support network of family and friends is an excellent way to help manage the difficulties of life with anxiety.

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (Enlarged Prostate)

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a noncancerous condition in which the prostate gland becomes enlarged. BPH affects about half of men between the ages of 50 and 60, and approximately 80% of men over 80. As the prostate grows in size, it can press down on the tube where urine flows out of the body (the urethra) and cause urinary problems.

Medication can relieve mild to moderate symptoms of BPH, such as frequent urination, incomplete bladder emptying, a weak urine stream, and straining while urinating. However, other forms of treatment may be more appropriate if an individual has pain with urination, frequent urinary tract infections, or is unable to urinate. The size of the prostate and the severity of their symptoms will determine the type of treatment they need. If the prostate is not very large, doctors will likely recommend a transurethral procedure. This minimally invasive technique involves the insertion of a scope into the urethra. The most common transurethral procedures for BPH are:

Transurethral incision of the prostate or TUIP, where the surgeon uses the scope to make small cuts in the area of the prostate that meets the bladder. These cuts will open up the pathway for urine and allow it to flow with more ease.
Transurethral needle ablation or TUNA, where needles are inserted through the scope and into the prostate. The needles use radiofrequency waves to destroy excess prostate tissue.
Laser prostate ablation, where lasers pass through the scope to melt away the part of the prostate causing urine blockage.
Transurethral resection of the prostate or TURP, where the inside of the prostate is trimmed and removed one tiny piece at a time using the scope.

If the prostate is too big for a transurethral procedure, an individual may need a simple prostatectomy, which can be done in one of three ways: laparoscopic, robotic, or open. During a laparoscopic simple prostatectomy, a surgeon makes several small incisions on the belly. Then they insert a long tube with a camera into one of the cuts and surgical instruments into the others. Using the camera to see inside the belly, they carefully removes the enlarged part of the prostate. Robotic simple prostatectomy uses the same techniques as the laparoscopic method, but the surgery is done with the help of a robot. For men with very large prostates, open simple prostatectomy may be the best treatment option. This surgery differs from the other approaches in that it requires a much larger incision.

Most transurethral treatments for BPH, like TUIP, TUNA, and laser prostate ablation, are done in the doctor's office or outpatient surgery center. TURP and simple prostatectomy, however, need to be performed in the hospital and require an average stay of one to three days. Patients should wait a week before doing any strenuous activities after a TUIP, TUNA, or laser prostate ablation, and about four to six weeks after a TURP or simple prostatectomy. Although these treatments improve BPH symptoms for most patients, it is important to be aware of the risks involved, such as urine control issues, tightening of the urethra, and erectile dysfunction.

blood draw	739
diabetes management	100
doctor visit	1552
lab tests	3083
preventive care	757
thyroid function tests	379
vaccines	107

**Gender**
Male	331
Female	256

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	534
Black	0
Hispanic	19
Asian	17
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	295
From 75 to 84	185
85 and over	77
Less than 65	30

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	21
Dementia	8
Cancer	17

blood draw	701
diabetes management	132
doctor visit	1410
lab tests	3301
preventive care	858
thyroid function tests	500
vaccines	116

**Gender**
Male	303
Female	251

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	504
Black	0
Hispanic	14
Asian	17
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	270
From 75 to 84	186
85 and over	75
Less than 65	23

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	20
Dementia	7
Cancer	17

blood draw	723
diabetes management	156
doctor visit	1419
lab tests	3715
preventive care	790
thyroid function tests	642
vaccines	84

**Gender**
Male	552
Female	472

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	926
Black	0
Hispanic	28
Asian	34
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	496
From 75 to 84	318
85 and over	156
Less than 65	54

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	19
Dementia	7
Cancer	15

blood draw	772
diabetes management	129
doctor visit	1495
lab tests	3700
preventive care	845
thyroid function tests	617
vaccines	165

**Gender**
Male	280
Female	249

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	471
Black	0
Hispanic	20
Asian	17
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	247
From 75 to 84	181
85 and over	80
Less than 65	21

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	17
Dementia	8
Cancer	14

blood draw	741
diabetes management	150
doctor visit	1531
lab tests	3203
preventive care	805
thyroid function tests	603
vaccines	139

**Gender**
Male	280
Female	242

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	467
Black	0
Hispanic	16
Asian	19
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	237
From 75 to 84	189
85 and over	77
Less than 65	19

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	19
Dementia	10
Cancer	14

blood draw	806
diabetes management	172
doctor visit	1556
lab tests	3133
preventive care	870
thyroid function tests	600
vaccines	134

**Gender**
Male	300
Female	234

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	477
Black	0
Hispanic	17
Asian	19
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	243
From 75 to 84	200
85 and over	71
Less than 65	20

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	18
Dementia	10
Cancer	15

blood draw	828
diabetes management	232
doctor visit	1449
lab tests	3339
preventive care	959
thyroid function tests	613
vaccines	164

**Gender**
Male	294
Female	250

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	488
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	18
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	241
From 75 to 84	214
85 and over	70
Less than 65	19

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	18
Dementia	9
Cancer	14

blood draw	670
diabetes management	269
doctor visit	1478
lab tests	2917
preventive care	881
thyroid function tests	548
vaccines	133

**Gender**
Male	304
Female	246

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	481
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	24
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	250
From 75 to 84	212
85 and over	74
Less than 65	14

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	19
Dementia	9
Cancer	14

blood draw	1210
diabetes management	620
doctor visit	2685
lab tests	4839
preventive care	1631
thyroid function tests	761
vaccines	125

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

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

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Joe Thanh Nguyen, MD treated as an internist in Mission Viejo, CA were lab tests, preventive care, blood draw and thyroid function tests.

blood draw	798
diabetes management	217
doctor visit	1620
lab tests	3477
preventive care	935
thyroid function tests	584
vaccines	131

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joe Thanh Nguyen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	264
Female	220

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	16
Non-Hispanic White	434
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	11
Other	3

**Age**
75 to 84	168
85 and over	68
Less than 65	20
65 to 74	227

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

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

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	15
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Cancer	12
Dementia	6

Education & Training

Dr. Joe Thanh Nguyen, MD graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine. He completed residency at Loma Linda University Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Loma Linda University School of Medicine

Residency: Loma Linda University Medical Center

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

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

Providence Medical Foundation

Mission Heritage Medical Group

Mission Heritage Mission Viejo - Internal Medicine

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. Joe Thanh Nguyen, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, Cigna PPO, Cigna HMO, Multiplan PPO, Blue Shield of CA Medicare Advantage, SCAN Medicare Advantage, HealthSmart (Interplan) PPO, Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage, Health Net - TriCare, Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Choice /Humana PPO, Anthem Blue Cross PPO, Health Net PPO, Health Net HMO, Vivity by Anthem Blue Cross, Coventry/First Health PPO, United HealthCare PPO, Providence Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare HMO, US Family Health Plan - TriCare, Aetna Medicare Advantage PPO and Insurance Plan.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Joe Thanh Nguyen, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Aetna PPO

Aetna HMO

Cigna PPO

Cigna HMO

Multiplan PPO

Blue Shield of CA Medicare Advantage

SCAN Medicare Advantage

HealthSmart (Interplan) PPO

Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO

United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

Health Net - TriCare

Anthem Blue Cross HMO

Choice /Humana PPO

Anthem Blue Cross PPO

Health Net PPO

Health Net HMO

Vivity by Anthem Blue Cross

Coventry/First Health PPO

United HealthCare PPO

Providence Medicare Advantage

United Healthcare HMO

US Family Health Plan - TriCare

Aetna Medicare Advantage PPO

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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Joe Thanh Nguyen, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 474 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Joe Thanh Nguyen, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Mission Viejo, CA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Pfizer Inc.	$1,965 ELIQUIS $822	LYRICA $690	VIAGRA $257	CHANTIX $105	PREVNAR - 13 $49	Other $42
Novo Nordisk Inc	$1,347 Victoza $580	Saxenda $455	Ozempic $137	Tresiba $60	Levemir $14	Other $101
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$499 XARELTO $376	INVOKANA $123
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$399 SYMBICORT $197	BYDUREON PEN $69	CRESTOR $37	FARXIGA $34	BYDUREON WEEKLY $32	Other $30
Takeda Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.	$340 Kazano $140	Brintellix $128	AMITIZA $47	$25
Other	$3,226 Creon $280	Repatha $166	Vascepa $164	Mitra Clip system $151	Myrbetriq $136	Other $2,329

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$7,700
Education	$50
Consulting Fee	$25

Biography

The average patient rating for Dr. Joe Nguyen is 5.0 stars (out of 5). Clinical interests for Dr. Nguyen include sinusitis (sinus inflammation), benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate), and pain. He is professionally affiliated with Providence Medical Foundation. Dr. Nguyen accepts Anthem, Blue California, and HealthSmart, in addition to other insurance carriers. According to Providence Medical Foundation, Dr. Nguyen is currently accepting new patients at his office in Mission Viejo, CA. Before completing his residency at Loma Linda University Medical Center, Dr. Nguyen attended medical school at Loma Linda University School of Medicine. In addition to English, he speaks Vietnamese.