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Dr. Thao Nguyen, MD

Ophthalmology*
Map Pin Small San Diego, CA
Accepting new patients
33 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Thao Nguyen, MD

Dr. Thao Nguyen, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in San Diego, CA. They specialize in Ophthalmology, has 33 years of experience, and is board certified in Ophthalmology. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA / HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER and is affiliated with UC San Diego Medical Center.

Dr. Nguyen works at Practice in San Diego, CA with other offices in La Jolla, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis) along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross 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
    Thao Nguyen M.d. Inc.
    2406 Ulric St, San Diego, CA 92111 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 278-5293
  2. 2
    Uc San Diego
    200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 534-6290
  3. 3
    Tammy Pham M.d. Inc.
    4060 4th Ave Ste 610, San Diego, CA 92103 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (619) 543-6244
  4. 4
    Regents of the University of Uc
    9415 CAMPUS POINT DR, La Jolla, CA 92093 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 534-6290

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  • UC San Diego Medical Center

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Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Visual Field Defects
Ocular Hypertension
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Visual Field Defects
Ocular Hypertension

Treatment frequency



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Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Visual Field Defects
Ocular Hypertension
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Blindness
Cataract
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Corneal Diseases
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Eye Cancer
Eyelid Disorders
Floaters
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Glaucoma
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Keratoconus
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Nearsightedness
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Senile Cataracts
Tear Duct Disorders
Cataract Removal Surgery
Accommodation Disorders
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Bell's Palsy
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blocked Tear Duct
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Chorioretinitis
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Ulcer
Dacryoadenitis
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Ectropion of Eyelid
Entropion
Esophoria
Exophoria
Exotropia
Eye Infections
Farsightedness
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Iridocyclitis
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Keratitis
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Migraine
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Nystagmus
Orbital Fracture
Paralytic Strabismus
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinguecula
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Serous Detachment Retina
Strabismus
Stye
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Trichiasis
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
B-Scan Ultrasound
Eye Test
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Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Pterygium Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
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    About Dr. Thao Nguyen, MD

    Specialties*
    • Ophthalmology

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    Years of Experience
    • 33 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1154352185
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA / HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Ophthalmology
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    Dr. Thao Nguyen, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Nguyen is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Nguyen has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Nguyen has seen patients for Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis), and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Nguyen on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

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