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Dr. Tien Nguyen, MD

Dr. Tien Nguyen, MD

Neurosurgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Tien Nguyen, MD is a neurosurgeon in Fountain Valley, CA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from NEW YORK Medical College in 1993. He is affiliated with medical facilities MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center and UCI Health-Fountain Valley. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.2 Star Rating
Based on 53 reviews 3.2 Star Rating (53 reviews)

Practice

18035 Brookhurst St Ste 1700 Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(714) 433-2000

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Nguyen specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. • See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Nguyen's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Nguyen

3.2

53 ratings, 25 with a written review
5 Star
45%
45%
4 Star
8%
8%
3 Star
4%
4%
2 Star
6%
6%
1 Star
38%
38%

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What went well
  • 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
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Alexis Thang – Jun 05, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Mar 14, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
6 people found this helpful
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Feb 25, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Tammy Green – Nov 04, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
9 people found this helpful
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M – Aug 11, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
9 people found this helpful
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son nguyen – Oct 18, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Brenda – Sep 01, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Traci Moore – Jul 17, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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Apr 29, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
5 people found this helpful
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Dec 22, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Elaine Estrada – Mar 22, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Maria Escobar – Oct 07, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
11 people found this helpful
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Kim – Dec 19, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
16 people found this helpful
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Matt – Aug 22, 2019
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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
15 people found this helpful
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Jul 23, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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May 26, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
9 people found this helpful
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Apr 02, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Fountain Valley, CA – Feb 07, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Laura Summers in Huntington Beach – Apr 12, 2018
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Dec 10, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. Tien Nguyen, MD is a neurosurgeon in Fountain Valley, CA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from NEW YORK Medical College in 1993. He is affiliated with medical facilities MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical...read more

  • Neurosurgery

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  • New York Medical College

    Medical School, 1993
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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  • Spanish

  • Vietnamese

  • Ulrich Batzdorf UCLA Faculty Teaching Award, 2004

  • UCLA Healthcare Star, 2004

  • American Academy of Neurological Surgery, 2000

  • Ulrich Batzdorf UCLA Faculty Teaching Award, 2005

  • Arnold P. Gold Humanism and Excellence inTeaching Award, 2002

  • Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society, 1993

  • Ulrich Batzdorf UCLA Faculty Teaching Award, 2003

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Locations

Practice

Office18035 Brookhurst St Ste 1700 Fountain Valley, CA 92708
1

Practice

Fountain Valley Regional Hospital17100 Euclid St Fountain Valley, CA 92708
2

Practice

Tien T Nguyen M.D. Inc.11190 Warner Ave Ste 305 Fountain Valley, CA 92708
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center

    18111 Brookhurst St
    Fountain Valley, CA 92708
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    74%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • UCI Health-Fountain Valley

    17100 Euclid St
    Fountain Valley, CA 92708
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

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

    81%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    63%
    Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

    4% lower than the national average

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