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Dr. Thao Uyen Nguyen, MD

Accepting New Patients
Specializes in: Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine) and Dermatology (Skin Disorders)
Professional interests include: cancer, acne scars, biopsy, and more.
4132 WOODLANDS PARKWAY
Palm Harbor, FL 34685

Dr. Thao Uyen Nguyen, MD is an internist in Palm Harbor, FL specializing in internal medicine (adult medicine) and dermatology (skin disorders). Dr. Thao Uyen Nguyen, MD is affiliated with Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery and LEAVITT MEDICAL ASSOCIATES OF FLORIDA INC.

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Office Locations

Address:

4132 WOODLANDS PARKWAY
Palm Harbor, FL 34685

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

Biopsy

A biopsy is a procedure performed to remove a small sample of cells for testing. The cells are examined in a laboratory to check for disease, or sometimes to see how badly a known disease is affecting them. Biopsy can be performed on any part of the body.

Although biopsy is most often associated with cancer, it can also be used to check for other diseases, such as infections. A biopsy sample can be scraped, cut, collected with a needle, taken with a machine that punches out a tiny piece, or removed with the tiny tools in an endoscope.

In most cases, a biopsy is a simple outpatient procedure. Depending on the procedure, patients may need to stop taking certain medications beforehand, such as blood thinners. It is important for patients to tell doctors if they are pregnant, as certain biopsies require the use of x-rays to guide the needle to the right location. There is usually very little pain associated with a biopsy. Patients will have to wait a few days to hear the results.

Chemical Peels

Chemical peels remove the outer layer of the skin using chemical solutions, like glycolic acid and phenol. Although most commonly performed on the face, this non-surgical procedure may be done on the neck and hands as well. Chemical peels can treat the following:

  • Age spots
  • Fine lines and wrinkles
  • Freckles
  • Rough skin
  • Sun-damaged skin
  • Acne

Before the procedure, a skin evaluation is done to determine which type of peel will produce the best results. Dark skin tends to respond well to light peels, while severely sun-damaged skin will likely benefit from a moderate or deep peel. Pre-treatment creams and sunscreen need to be applied every day for several weeks prior to the procedure. Doing this may help shorten the healing process.

During the peel, the area to be treated is cleaned thoroughly, and the chemical solution is applied on the skin for several minutes, which produces a stinging sensation. A neutralizing agent is then used, and the stinging sensation gradually goes away. For more intense peels, a cool compress may be placed on the area to relieve any stinging or burning, or the solution may be applied in intervals to limit exposure to the strong chemicals.

Following a light peel, there will be redness and swelling, which typically fade in a few days. Swelling after a moderate or deep peel may last for a week, and mild redness may continue for a few weeks. To help improve the final results of a peel, treated areas must be kept cool, moisturized, and protected from sunlight.

Cryotherapy

Cryotherapy is the targeted use of extreme cold to destroy unhealthy or unwanted tissue. The doctor applies the cold on the skin or injects it through a needle to reach the inside of the body, where it freezes away the problem tissue. Cryotherapy is often used to remove minor skin problems such as warts or skin tags, and it is also used to treat some small tumors.

To achieve the cold temperatures needed for cryotherapy, liquid nitrogen or argon gas is passed through a tube, which becomes cold enough to freeze cells on contact. Alternatively, liquid nitrogen can be swabbed directly onto the skin or via a spray, which applies only a specific, small amount to the skin at a time.

Because the area treated is typically very small, cryotherapy is not usually painful. There may be a sensation of cold and possibly some slight discomfort. Cryotherapy is very fast and can easily be performed in a doctor's office. It also doesn't require stitches, because there is no cutting involved. These benefits make cryotherapy a good choice for many issues, including:

  • Common warts
  • Genital warts
  • Skin tags
  • Age spots
  • Some skin cancers
  • Cervical cancer
  • Prostate cancer
  • Retinoblastoma, cancer that occurs in the eye

Depending on the procedure, it usually takes three to four weeks to heal after cryotherapy. If it was done internally, patients may feel sore or have a small amount of swelling the first day afterwards. If cryotherapy was performed on the skin, patients will have a scab where their tissue was removed. Keep it clean and dry so it can heal.

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2017 - 2021

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

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Thao Uyen Nguyen, MD treated as an internist in Palm Harbor, FL were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, phototherapy (light therapy) and diagnostic procedures.

diagnostic procedures 55
doctor visit 1076
ear procedures 18
injections 27
minor procedures 22
phototherapy (light therapy) 134
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 580
skin procedures 580
skin surgery 12
wound repair (e.g. stitches) 22

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2017 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thao Uyen Nguyen, MD.

Gender
Female 115
Male 98
Ethnicity
Black / African American
Asian / Pacific Islander
Non-Hispanic White 198
Native American / Alaskan Native
Hispanic 5
Other 4
Age
85 and over 29
75 to 84 72
Less than 65 6
65 to 74 104

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thao Uyen Nguyen, MD From 2017 - 2021

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

Hypertension 25
High Cholesterol 23
Stroke 1
Ischemic Heart Disease 10
Depression 7
Chronic Kidney Disease 10
Asthma 1
Osteoporosis 2
Heart Failure 3
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 3
Diabetes 10
Atrial Fibrillation 2
Cancer 4
Dementia 2

Education & Training

She has a state license in Washington.

Licensed In: Washington

Affiliations & Hospitals

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

Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery
LEAVITT MEDICAL ASSOCIATES OF FLORIDA INC

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. Thao Uyen Nguyen, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Medicare Advantage, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, United Healthcare, Medicare, Medicaid, Blue California, OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health), United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), AARP, United Healthcare Options PPO, Blue Choice, Cigna-HealthSpring, United Healthcare Choice Plus, United Healthcare Choice, Blue Care Network of Michigan - OneBlue, Blue Care Network of Michigan - Medicare Plus Blue PPO Assure, Blue Care Network of Michigan - Medicare Plus Blue PPO Signature, Blue Care Network of Michigan - Young Adult Blue Max, Blue Care Network of Michigan - BCN Advantage HMO-POS, Blue Care Network of Michigan - Medicare Plus Blue PPO Vitality, Blue Care Network of Michigan - Individual Care Blue Plus, Blue Care Network of Michigan - Smart Select, Blue Care Network of Michigan - Flexible Blue II and Blue Care Network of Michigan - Keep Fit.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Thao Uyen Nguyen, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Medicare Advantage
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
United Healthcare
Medicare
Medicaid
Blue California
OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health)
United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice)
AARP
United Healthcare Options PPO
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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Thao Uyen Nguyen, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.88 out of 5 stars based on 23 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Thao Uyen Nguyen, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Palm Harbor, FL. 

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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Galderma Laboratories, L.P. $1,356 SOOLANTRA
$406 		ORACEA
$283 		AKLIEF
$228 		EPIDUO FORTE
$210 		TWYNEO
$29 		Other
$201
Amgen Inc. $1,256 Enbrel
$797 		Otezla
$334
$125
Celgene Corporation $1,028 Otezla
$879
$149
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc. $932 ODOMZO
$379 		ILUMYA
$300 		BLU-U
$139 		Levulan Kerastick
$15
$100
Lilly USA, LLC $865 TALTZ
$694 		OLUMIANT
$52
$120
Other $6,620 DUPIXENT
$802 		COSENTYX
$660 		Humira
$429 		Skyrizi
$397 		Cimzia
$374 		Other
$3,959
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $11,765
Education $287
Travel and Lodging $5

Biography

Dr. Thao Nguyen practices dermatology (skin disorders) in Palm Harbor, FL. Dr. Nguyen's clinical interests include cryotherapy, chemical peels, and cancer. Patients gave her an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). She accepts AARP, Blue California, United Healthcare PPO, and more. Dr. Nguyen is affiliated with Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery. According to Doctor.com, she is currently accepting new patients at her office in Palm Harbor, FL.

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