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Dr. Andrew Nguyen, MD

Neurosurgery*
4.6 (32)
Map Pin Small Carlsbad, CA
Accepting new patients
24 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Andrew Nguyen, MD

Dr. Andrew Nguyen, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Carlsbad, CA. They specialize in Neurosurgery, has 24 years of experience, and is board certified in Neurosurgery. They graduated from University of Ca and is affiliated with UC San Diego Medical Center, Palomar Medical Center Escondido, Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido and Palomar Medical Center Poway. Patients rated Dr. Nguyen an average 4.6 star rating.

Dr. Nguyen works at California Dermatology and Mohs Surgery Specialists in Carlsbad, CA with other offices in Escondido, CA and San Diego, CA. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of California as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Nguyen's Office Locations

  1. 1
    The Research Center of Southern California LLC
    6010 Hidden Valley Rd Ste 200, Carlsbad, CA 92011 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (760) 631-3000
  2. 2
    NORTH COUNTY NEUROLOGY ASSOCIATES dba THE NEUROLOGY CENTER
    1955 Citracado Pkwy Ste 302, Escondido, CA 92029 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (760) 631-3000
  3. 3
    So Cal Institute of Neurosurgical Surgery
    705 E Ohio Ave, Escondido, CA 92025 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (619) 543-5540
    Monday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  4. 4
    UC San Diego Division of Neurosurgery
    16950 Via Tazon # 1D, San Diego, CA 92127 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (619) 543-5540
  5. 5
    UCSD Health Systems
    200 W Arbor Dr Ste MC8320, San Diego, CA 92103 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (619) 543-5540

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  • UC San Diego Medical Center
  • Palomar Medical Center Escondido
  • Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido
  • Palomar Medical Center Poway

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Brain Surgery
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Epidural Lysis of Adhesions (LOA)
Neurostimulation
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Posterior Lumbar Fusion With Robotic Assistance
Spinal Cord Decompression
Spinal Fusion
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Spine Fracture Treatment
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    4.6
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    About Dr. Andrew Nguyen, MD

    Specialties*
    • Neurosurgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 24 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1720216542
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • University of Ca
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Neurosurgery
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