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Dr. Lan Nguyen, DO

Dr. Lan Nguyen, DO

Orthopedic Surgery*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Lan Nguyen, DO is an orthopedic surgeon in San Diego, CA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Adelphi University in 2004. She is affiliated with medical facilities Sharp Memorial Hospital and Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego. She is not accepting new patients.

2.7 Star Rating
Based on 9 reviews 2.7 Star Rating (9 reviews)

Practice

7901 Frost St San Diego, CA 92123

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Nguyen

2.7
9 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
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Dr. Nguyen performed a tibia and fibula surgery for me early 2024. She was very direct. The surgery went well and the follow up was sufficient in meeting my needs. I had 90 day global coverage so it was a little challenging coordinating between my provider and their office for things like x-rays, but The receptionist or physician assistant Destinee was very helpful. Dr. Nguyen is brief but concise. Physical office space is a little disjointed. There are multiple providers in the same space so the check-in process is a little unorganized with multiple front desk staff for multiple doctors all in one area. But overall very satisfied with my experience.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Long wait times
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Dec 20, 2024
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From the moment the office staff ignored us for 5 minutes at check in while they gossiped, through the 45 minute wait in an exam room without anyone checking on us, and finally with Dr. Lan Nguyen completely discounting and ignoring everything we had to say, this physician demonstrated a complete disregard for any patient concern. Only use this physician if you are willing to be treated with absolutely no concern or respect.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Sue F – Oct 11, 2024
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Stay Away! Worst experience ever!
STAY AWAY!!!! If I could give zero stars, I would without doubt. My husband was referred to this "on-call" orthopedic doctor from Sharp Memorial's ER on 9/7/22; However, he never received the follow-up care needed. I called the dr.'s office numerous times and left voice messages since the following morning 9/8/22. The voicemail recording stated to send a text message to Destiny (Dr. Nguyen's assistant), which I also did. I didn't receive a response until five days later 9/13/22 when I spoke to their neighbor dr.'s office and explained my frustration. They told me that Destiny was in the office that morning and to try and call again, which I did; However, she did not answer the phone! Minutes later, she texts me back and tells me that Dr. Nguyen only sees patients on Wednesdays and only has one appointment available the next day 9/14/22 @1pm (such short notice) and that right after the doctor would be on vacation for the following two weeks. Had she replied in a timely manner to let me
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Ellie & Jesus – Sep 21, 2022
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worst experience I've ever had with a doctor. Judgemental. Rude. Does not explain what is happening. Never showed me Xrays. Discharged too early from hospital, before I had even woke up. Over medicated for pain which caused horrific side effects. Nursing staff was rude my family was waiting in the waiting room and could hear them complaining about having to take my Staples out. The whole experience was very uncomfortable.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Debra Benjamin in campo – Sep 14, 2018
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Terrible Office staff,rude and ineffcient this doctor is only after the medicare money
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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bob peacock\aletta jones in san diego, CA – Aug 15, 2018
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Dr. Lan Nguyen, DO is an orthopedic surgeon in San Diego, CA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Adelphi University in 2004. She is affiliated with medical facilities Sharp Memorial Hospital and Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego. She is not accepting new patients.
  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Adelphi University

    Medical School, 2004
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Sharp Memorial Hospital7901 Frost St San Diego, CA 92123
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Sharp Memorial Hospital

    7901 Frost St
    San Diego, CA 92123
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

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  • Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego

    4077 5th Ave
    San Diego, CA 92103
    Recipient of 14
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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