Dr. Scott Nguyen, MD, New York, NY | Surgeon

What patients are saying

Overall rating

5.00

About Dr. Scott Nguyen

If you need to cancel your appointment within 24 hours of the scheduled time, please call the office. Not seeing any times that work for you? Please call the practice. Dr. Nguyen was born in Vietnam and grew up in the San Francisco bay area. He graduated from UCLA and UC Davis. He completed his General Surgery Residency and Fellowship training in Laparoscopic Surgery / Minimally Invasive Surgery at Mount Sinai and has been in New York since 2001. Dr. Nguyen's interests are in minimally invasive operations for abdominal and gastrointestinal disorders. He has published in all aspects of surgery including laparoscopic surgery for inflammatory bowel disease, surgical weight loss, abdominal hernias, and intestinal and colorectal malignancies. In addition, surgical education is a primary interest as he is the associate director of the department's Surgical Simulation and Education Center. He also directs the Surgery Residency's Surgical Skills Training Course. He is also a physician leader for Mount Sinai's Electronic Medical Record Implementation.

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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.

Groin hernia surgery

Other popular visit reasons

Abdominal Surgery

Appendicitis / Appendectomy

Bypass Surgery Consultation - CABG

Hernia

Laparoscopic Surgery Consultation

Surgery Consultation

Surgery Follow Up

Surgery Second Opinion

Abdominal Surgery

Appendicitis / Appendectomy

Bypass Surgery Consultation - CABG

Hernia

Office location

Mount Sinai Doctors Faculty Practice

5 E 98th St, 14th Fl, New York, NY 10029

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Education and background

Practice names

Mount Sinai Hospital Surgery

Board certifications

American Board of Surgery

Education and training

Medical School - University of California, Davis, Doctor of Medicine
The Mount Sinai Hospital, Residency in General Surgery
The Mount Sinai Hospital, Fellowship in Laparoscopic and Minimally Invasive Surgery

Awards and publications

Castle Connolly Top Doctor
Young Investigators Award, World Congress Endoscopic Surgery in 2008
Achievement Award by Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons in 2007

Languages spoken

English
French
Spanish
Vietnamese

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1558588079

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Frequently asked questions

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What practice does Dr. Scott Nguyen work with?

Dr. Scott Nguyen works with Mount Sinai Hospital Surgery.

Where is Dr. Scott Nguyen's office located?

Dr. Scott Nguyen's office is located at 5 E 98th St, New York, NY 10029.

Which board certifications does Dr. Scott Nguyen have?

Dr. Scott Nguyen is certified by American Board of Surgery.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Scott Nguyen?

Dr. Scott Nguyen frequently sees patients for Appendicitis / Appendectomy, Bypass Surgery Consultation - CABG, Hernia, Laparoscopic Surgery Consultation, and Surgery Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Scott Nguyen on their profile.