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Dr. Tom Nguyen, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery
5.0 (3)
Map Pin Small Houston, TX
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Tom Nguyen, MD

Dr. Tom Nguyen, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist in Houston, TX. They graduated from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine (Baltimore, MD) and is affiliated with Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center, Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital and Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital.

Dr. Nguyen works at Hue-Teh Shih, MD in Houston, TX. They frequently treat conditions like Pericardial Disease along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accepts Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield 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

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    UT Physicians Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery - Texas Medical Center
    6400 Fannin St Ste 2850, Houston, TX 77030 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (713) 486-5100

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Admitting Hospitals

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  • Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center
  • Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital
  • Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital

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Pericardial Disease
Mitral Valve Surgery
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Pericardial Disease
Mitral Valve Surgery
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)

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Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
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Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery Chevron Icon
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Adult Congenital Heart Disease Chevron Icon
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Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias Chevron Icon
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration Chevron Icon
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Aortic Reconstruction Surgery Chevron Icon
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Cardiac Electrophysiology Chevron Icon
Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent Chevron Icon
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Endovascular Repair of Aorta Chevron Icon
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Esophageal Surgery Chevron Icon
Head and Neck Surgery Chevron Icon
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Insertion of Epicardial Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator Chevron Icon
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator Chevron Icon
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Maze Procedure Chevron Icon
Minimally Invasive Surgery Chevron Icon
Minimally Invasive Valve Surgery Chevron Icon
Mitral Valve Prolapse Repair Chevron Icon
Mitral Valve Repair Chevron Icon
Mitral Valve Replacement Chevron Icon
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting Chevron Icon
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement Chevron Icon
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator Chevron Icon
Resection of Cardiac Tumor Chevron Icon
Tracheal Surgery Chevron Icon
Transcatheter Mitral Valve Repair Chevron Icon
Tricuspid Valve Surgery Chevron Icon
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Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy Chevron Icon
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    About Dr. Tom Nguyen, MD

    Specialties
    • Cardiothoracic Surgery
    Specialties
    Languages Spoken
    • English, Vietnamese
    Languages Spoken
    NPI Number
    • 1790971471
    NPI Number
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Columbia University (New York City, NY)
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Stanford Hospital (Stanford, Ca)
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine (Baltimore, MD)
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Tom 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 Pericardial Disease, 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.

    3 patients have reviewed Dr. Nguyen. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Nguyen.

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