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Dr. Vannhu Nguyen, MD

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Specializes in: Urology (Urinary Tract Disease)

Medical College of Wisconsin (2007)

Professional interests include: benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate), urinary incontinence, vasectomy, and more.

1111 Bayshore Drive
Manitowoc, WI 54220

(920) 288-8280

Dr. Vannhu Nguyen, MD is an urologist in Manitowoc, WI specializing in urology (urinary tract disease). She graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin in 2007 and has 18 years of experience. Dr. Vannhu Nguyen, MD is affiliated with BayCare Clinic and BAYCARE AURORA LLC.

Office Locations

Address:

1111 Bayshore Drive
Manitowoc, WI 54220

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2845 Greenbrier Rd Green
Brookfield, WI 54311

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2845 Greenbrier Road Suite 240
Green Bay, WI 54311

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

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.

Kidney Stones

Kidney stones are hard deposits that form in the kidneys, made up of minerals that are normally present in urine. They can vary in size, from as small as a grain of sand to as large as a nickel, occasionally even larger. Sometimes they lodge in the kidney, and sometimes they break free and make their way out through the urinary tract, which can be extremely painful.

Kidney stones can be smooth or jagged and are yellow to brown in color. They are mostly comprised of the minerals calcium, oxalate, and phosphorus. Examining the stones to see what they are made of can show what caused the stone to be formed in the first place. For example, a stone made of mostly calcium, which is the most common type, can happen any time the urine becomes too concentrated due to dehydration or a blockage in the kidney. A uric acid stone forms when acid levels in the urine get too high, usually due to excessive consumption of animal protein such as meat and fish. A struvite stone is a sign of certain infections, and a cystine stone can be due to a genetic disorder that raises the risk of kidney stones.

The most common symptom of kidney stones is pain, either in the back or lower abdomen, or severe pain when urinating. There may also be blood in the urine. Treatment for kidney stones depends on how large the stone is. Very small stones can pass out of the body on their own, and they do not require treatment other than drinking adequate water and taking pain killers. Larger stones need to be broken apart and removed. The main treatment options are:

Shock wave lithotripsy, which uses sound wave vibrations to break apart the stone
Percutaneous nephrolithotomy, or the use of a very tiny tool (like a wire inserted through the back) to break apart and remove the stone
Ureteroscopy, a thin tube inserted through the urethra and bladder to the stone, where tiny tools can grasp the stone and remove

People who have had one kidney stone are at risk of developing another. To reduce this risk, patients are given instructions specific to the type of stone they developed. Generally the instructions will include drinking more water to dilute the urine, but it may also involve lowering sodium intake or eating less meat.

blood draw	53
doctor visit	380
hormone therapy	16
lab tests	388
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	10
minimally invasive procedures	90
stent placement (stenting)	24
urologic procedures	206

**Gender**
Male	212
Female	125

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	323
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	130
From 75 to 84	105
85 and over	50
Less than 65	52

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	31
Dementia	13
Cancer	22

blood draw	24
doctor visit	387
hospital care	12
inpatient care	12
lab tests	351
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	9
minimally invasive procedures	91
stent placement (stenting)	18
urologic procedures	187

**Gender**
Male	192
Female	113

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	291
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	121
From 75 to 84	90
85 and over	50
Less than 65	44

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	34
Dementia	7
Cancer	20

**Gender**
Male	466
Female	236

**Age**
From 65 to 74	286
From 75 to 84	192
85 and over	102
Less than 65	122

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	36
Dementia	11
Cancer	18

blood draw	36
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	410
foreign body removal	11
lab tests	414
laser treatment	19
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	45
minimally invasive procedures	124
minor procedures	12
stent placement (stenting)	34
urologic procedures	244

**Gender**
Male	221
Female	146

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	346
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	164
From 75 to 84	75
85 and over	52
Less than 65	76

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	32
Dementia	7
Cancer	18

blood draw	19
catheterization	35
doctor visit	373
lab tests	362
laser treatment	19
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	49
minimally invasive procedures	103
stent placement (stenting)	30
urologic procedures	235

**Gender**
Male	210
Female	159

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	345
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	176
From 75 to 84	81
85 and over	43
Less than 65	69

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	33
Dementia	10
Cancer	17

doctor visit	410
hormone therapy	16
lab tests	277
laser treatment	11
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	23
minimally invasive procedures	61
stent placement (stenting)	10
urologic procedures	151

**Gender**
Male	180
Female	168

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	326
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	160
From 75 to 84	95
85 and over	41
Less than 65	52

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	33
Dementia	11
Cancer	18

doctor visit	421
lab tests	283
minimally invasive procedures	51
urologic procedures	146

**Gender**
Male	221
Female	147

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	339
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	178
From 75 to 84	97
85 and over	39
Less than 65	54

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	30
Dementia	13
Cancer	18

doctor visit	337
lab tests	192
minimally invasive procedures	43
urologic procedures	121

**Gender**
Male	169
Female	113

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	256
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	139
From 75 to 84	71
85 and over	36
Less than 65	36

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	35
Dementia	14
Cancer	18

diagnostic procedures	14
doctor visit	731
foreign body removal	11
hospital care	32
inpatient care	32
lab tests	362
laser treatment	17
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	16
minimally invasive procedures	150
minor procedures	14
stent placement (stenting)	36
urologic procedures	324

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

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

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Vannhu Nguyen, MD treated as an urologist in Manitowoc, WI were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and blood draw.

abdominal imaging	14
blood draw	31
catheterization	25
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	430
foreign body removal	11
hormone therapy	16
hospital care	25
inpatient care	25
lab tests	328
laser treatment	16
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	27
minimally invasive procedures	94
minor procedures	12
stent placement (stenting)	27
ultrasound (sonogram)	14
urologic procedures	209

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

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

**Gender**
Female	120
Male	187

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	222
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	2

**Age**
85 and over	41
75 to 84	80
Less than 65	50
65 to 74	135

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

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

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	26
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Cancer	14
Dementia	8

Education & Training

Dr. Vannhu Nguyen, MD graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin in 2007. She completed residency at University of Minnesota Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the American Board of Urology and has a state license in Wisconsin.

Medical School: Medical College of Wisconsin (2007)

Residency: University of Minnesota Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Urology

Licensed In: Wisconsin

Affiliations & Hospitals

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

BayCare Clinic

BAYCARE AURORA LLC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Cogentix Medical Inc.	$227 EndoSheath $227
C. R. Bard, Inc. & Subsidiaries	$193 Urology $156	BMD-Bard Skylite $37
Astellas Pharma US Inc	$135 Vesicare $101	XTANDI $19	Myrbetriq $16
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$129 CRESTOR $129
Boston Scientific Corporation	$96 AMS $96
Other	$515 Urolift System $93	XTANDI $60	Benicar $50	ELIQUIS $46	Lupron Depot $40	Other $226

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,255
Education	$40

Biography

Dr. Vannhu Nguyen sees patients in Green Bay, WI, Manitowoc, WI, and Brookfield, WI. Her medical specialty is urology (urinary tract disease). Her areas of clinical interest consist of erectile dysfunction (impotence), benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate), and kidney stones. She is professionally affiliated with BayCare Clinic. Dr. Nguyen attended medical school at Medical College of Wisconsin. For her residency, Dr. Nguyen trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of Minnesota.

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