What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.93
Average wait time
4.80
Bedside manner
5.00
“Excellent, kind doctor. I felt very heard during my first visit; she ordered all the diagnostic testing. We made a really good plan. Thank you! ”
Gabriela L.February 17, 2025
“Dr. Nyugen had excellent bedside manner and addressed my (fairly complex) conditions and questions expertly. I left with full confidence in her lab orders, tests and treatment plan. She is a gem of a provider!!”
Kate A.January 8, 2025
About Dr. Michelle Nguyen
Dr. Michelle Nguyen is a Board Certified Gastroenterologist. She graduated from an accelerated 7 year BS/MD program at the University of Michigan Medical School in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Nguyen went on to complete her internship and residency in internal medicine at Yale University School of Medicine. While at Yale, she participated in the Office of Global Health through volunteering to under-resourced communities. Dr. Nguyen returned to Stanford University School of Medicine to complete her fellowship in gastroenterology and hepatology where her area of research was in esophageal diseases and quality metrics in colonoscopy.
Dr. Nguyen has been in practice for the past fifteen years, first working in Santa Cruz as the Chief of Gastroenterology and then as the Internal Medical Subspecialty Head at the Palo Alto Medical Foundation. She has served as a Board Member for the Medical Executive Board at Sutter Maternity and Surgery Center, and Infusion Site Lead for the Palo Alto Medical Foundation in Santa Cruz. She transferred her practice to the Palo Alto Division where she had her primary inpatient care at Stanford Hospital and Clinics. Dr. Nguyen is a member of the ASGE and AGA.
Dr. Nguyen has been closely involved with the San Mateo Medical Center and Ravenswood Clinic in a consultative role in the LEAP Institute, advising the center on how to provide efficient health care and colonoscopy access to under-served populations. She sees inpatients at Stanford Hospital and Clinics, Good Samaritan Hospital in San Jose, El Camino Hospital Los Gatos, and Regional Medical Center.
Dr. Nguyen is married to an Emergency Medicine physician and has one daughter. She spends many weekends at water polo games watching her daughter play.
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Areas of expertise
This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Acid reflux
Chronic indigestion without clear cause
Chronic Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Gastroenteritis
Upper GI endoscopy
Stomach and duodenal inflammation
Acid reflux
Chronic indigestion without clear cause
Chronic Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Gastroenteritis
Office location
Dr. Michelle Nguyen, MD also offers online video visits for patients
Unio Specialty Care, Genesis Health Care Partners
15251 National Ave, Ste 203, Los Gatos, CA 95032
Education and background
Practice names
Hospital affiliations
- Good Samaritan Hospital
- Stanford Hospital
- El Camino Hospital Los Gatos
Board certifications
- Gastroenterology (Internal Medicine)
Education and training
- Medical School - University of Michigan, Doctor of Medicine
- Yale University, Residency in Internal Medicine
- Stanford University, Fellowship in Gastroenterology and Hepatology
- Yale University, Internship in Internal Medicine
- University of Michigan (Bachelor's)
Professional memberships
- Vietnamese Physician Association of Northern California
- American College of Gastroenterology
- American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Languages spoken
- English
- Vietnamese
Provider's gender
Female
NPI number
1811967920
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.93
Wait time
4.80
Bedside manner
5.00
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140 reviews
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Very much like Dr. Michelle Nguyen, she could always comfort me, give me professional guidance and make me feel believable.
February 10, 2022Initials hidden
Don't hesitate. Go see Dr. Nguyen. She was everything you'd want in your specialist: kind, thoughtful, clear, and smart.
June 23, 2021Lisa P.Verified patient
Awesome practice and doctor..Very professional yet caring and informative. Never felt rushed or pressured.
May 6, 2021Bao H.Verified patient
Everything from start to finish was great! Highly recommend Dr. Nguyen! Her staff was amazing too!
December 13, 2021Initials hidden
Dr Nguyen listened to me and addressed all of my concerns and setup appropriate followup.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenVideo visit
Doctor is great, kind, nice and explain all details about the process
July 14, 2022Myloan D.Verified patientVideo visit
Great doctor. Diagonized and provided treatment great.
November 23, 2021Valliappan N.Verified patient
Excellent, kind doctor. I felt very heard during my first visit; she ordered all the diagnostic testing. We made a really good plan. Thank you!
February 17, 2025Gabriela L.Verified patient
Dr. Nyugen had excellent bedside manner and addressed my (fairly complex) conditions and questions expertly. I left with full confidence in her lab orders, tests and treatment plan. She is a gem of a provider!!
January 8, 2025Kate A.Verified patient
Dr. Michelle Nguyen was nothing short of amazing. She was kind, informative and thorough. She also performed my colonoscopy. I was scared to death but Dr. Nguyen and her team stopped everything to make sure I was ok. I highly recommend Dr. Nguyen for GI related issues.
July 19, 2024Tina T.Verified patient
Provider was very empathetic and listened to my concerns. She also got me a colonoscopy earlier and overrided the schedule for my piece of mind. She is very kind, caring, and I drive 45 minutes to see her and would drive that same 45. She is definitely worth the trip and an amazing doctor.
June 26, 2024Earl J.Verified patient
Inspiring provider - one of the best doctors i’ve ever seen. She was smart, kind and a wealth of knowledge. I almost cried of relief post appointment. 10/10
June 5, 2024Daniel R.Verified patient
Excellent.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Dr.Michelle is so sweet. She explained everything and answered all my questions. Her bedside manner is awesome and I would definitely recommend her. 5 stars for the doctor. But the only disadvantage is that the appointments are rare. They have stopped posting appointments in zocdoc and the call to office staff has a long wait for 4-5months and they put on a waitlist if we want a earlier appointment. But they don't even call you for an earlier appointment.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Dr. Nguyen takes time to understand concerns and never rushes! She speaks with intelligence and compassion. I highly recommend her.
January 31, 2023Shaista L.Verified patient
I was extremely impressed with Dr. Nguyen. She took the time to listen to me and get to know me as a person, not just a patient. She explained things in simple terms and was very helpful in scheduling my next appointment. I would definitely recommend her!
September 30, 2022Greg T.Verified patient
Dr Nguy?n is a outstanding doctor, she took the time to understand what my concerns are and she explained everything to me and made me feel very at ease with what I am going through.
September 28, 2022Hauwai A.Verified patient
the experience was positive in general. The staff is friendly and the wait time was minimal. The nurse asked me a few questions and I was able to see the doctor right away.
July 4, 2022Initials hidden
Dr. Nguyen listened intently and advised accordingly. I am confident that under her care and guidance, we will resolve my gastrointestinal issue.
May 12, 2022Susan N.Verified patientVideo visit
Dr. Ngyuen was one of the best doctors I've visited. She listened thoroughly, asked lot of questions, empathized and had a clear plan to move forward.
May 11, 2022Heather P.Verified patient
great visit!
May 11, 2022Prachi T.Verified patient
I could not have been any more impressed with my experience with Dr. Nguyen. She listened to my concerns and found an acceptable alternative to the usual preparation. Everyone in the office was pleasant and helpful.
March 31, 2022Initials hidden
I had a video visit with Dr Nguyen and she was fantastic! Great listener, asked a lot of questions, advised me about next steps. Her bedside manner made me feel comfortable and cared for..
Highly recommend Dr Nguyen!
March 30, 2022Debra L.Verified patientVideo visit
This physician provided an excellent patient care experience. She was thoughtful, insightful and extremely knowledgeable, as well as efficient and effective in terms of creating a comprehensive plan of care. I cannot recommend Dr. Nguyen and her fantastic office staff enough.
January 19, 2022Megan C.Verified patientVideo visit
Dr. Nguyen was fantastic. She is very empathetic and really took the time to listen to my description of my symptoms. She also took the time to answer all of my questions and make recommendations for additional tests. I highly recommend Dr. Nguyen. You won't regret going to see her.
January 13, 2022Initials hidden
She was an amaZing doctor
December 16, 2021Vinodhini NVerified patientVideo visit
The office staff and the doctor were all refreshingly friendly and professional! A wonderful doctor visit and will highly recommend to friends and family!
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Great experience. The doc answered all our questions with a lot of patience. Got started on the treatment process right away. Highly satisfied and highly recommend.
More than 1 year agoBijoor Mahabaleshwar Giridhar N.Verified patient
Dr. Michelle Nguyen is Very Expertised in her Field of Gastroenterology.. I had numerous questions that Dr. Nguyen took the time to impart specific information regarding my medical inquiries.. I Greatly Appreciated her Insightful Knowledge that she shared with me.
Thank you for the time you gave me to leave with a better understanding regarding my health questions...
August 26, 2021Shirley D.Verified patient
Dr Michelle was fantastic in every way! She is very knowledgeable, up on current medications and procedures and has a wonderful bedside manner. I would lhighly recommend her to anyone looking for a great GI specialist.
August 13, 2021Janet G.Verified patient
I had an amazing experience with Dr. Nguyen. She doesn't rush you at all and attentively
listens to your issues and symptoms. She laid out all the possible diagnoses for me and explained them in a way that I could easily understand. She's also generally sweet, approachable, and funny. Definitely go see her!
June 30, 2021Maggie Y.Verified patient
great doctor, very nice and helpful
May 27, 2021Yang W.Verified patient
Dr. Nguyen listened to all my concerns and cared legitimately about my medical history. She made me feel comfortable while getting the help I need and tests going right away. Highly recommend!
May 17, 2021Christian P.Verified patient
Dr. Nguyen is a very competent doctor who listens well and communicates clearly. She takes the time that's needed to understand the situation and goes beyond the typical to provide understandable recommendations. I can't recommend her more highly.
April 15, 2021Richard S.Verified patient
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Which hospital is Dr. Michelle Nguyen affiliated with?
Dr. Michelle Nguyen is affiliated with Good Samaritan Hospital, Stanford Hospital, and El Camino Hospital Los Gatos.
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Where is Dr. Michelle Nguyen's office located?
Dr. Michelle Nguyen has 2 office locations, including in Los Gatos and Mountain View, view full addresses on Dr. Nguyen's profile.
Which board certifications does Dr. Michelle Nguyen have?
Dr. Michelle Nguyen is certified by Gastroenterology (Internal Medicine).
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Michelle Nguyen?
Dr. Michelle Nguyen frequently sees patients for Abdominal Pain, Diarrhea, Gastroenterology Consultation, Hemorrhoids, and Illness. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Michelle Nguyen on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Michelle Nguyen speak?
Dr. Michelle Nguyen speaks English and Vietnamese.
How do patients rate Dr. Michelle Nguyen in reviews?
140 patients have reviewed Dr. Michelle Nguyen. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.93/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.8/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.