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John Nguyen, MD, Ophthalmology, Morgantown, WV, Louis A. Johnson Veterans Affairs Medical Center

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Ophthalmology Morgantown, WV

Oculo-Plastic & Orbital Reconstructive Surgery

Professor, Ophthalmology & Otolaryngology, West Virginia University School of Medicine

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Summary

  • Dr. John Nguyen graduated summa cum laude from the University of Houston with Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. He completed medical school at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston and was elected into the Alpha Omega Alpha honor medical society. His internship and ophthalmology residency training were also completed at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, and he served as co-Chief Resident. Dr. Nguyen completed a fellow ship in Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstruction Surgery at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary - Harvard Medical School. He is a board certified ophthalmologist and a Fellow of the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS).

    Dr. Nguyen began his career at the WVU Eye Institute at the West Virginia University School of Medicine in 2009 and specializes in functional and cosmetic evaluation and treatment of the eyelids, eyebrows, orbit, tear ducts, and mid-face. He is Professor of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology. He is also the ACGME Director of the Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship. Dr. Nguyen has published extensively in peer reviewed medical journals as well as written many book chapters. He lectures nationally and internationally on many topics related to oculofacial surgery.

Education & Training

  • Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
    Massachusetts Eye and Ear InfirmaryFellowship, Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2007 - 2009
  • University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals/Methodist Hospital (Houston)
    University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals/Methodist Hospital (Houston)Residency, Ophthalmology, 2004 - 2007
  • University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals
    University of Texas Medical Branch HospitalsInternship, Internal Medicine, 2003 - 2004
  • University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine
    University of Texas Medical Branch School of MedicineClass of 2003

Certifications & Licensure

  • WV State Medical License
    WV State Medical License 2009 - 2025
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 2017 - 2025
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2007 - 2024
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2020 - 2022
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 2007 - 2014
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Outstanding Contribution Award American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, 2018
  • Fellow American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, 2016
  • Member Marquis' Who's Who, 2014-2015
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Axial Globe Position Measurement: A Prospective Multicenter Study by the International Thyroid Eye Disease Society.  
    Bingham CM, Sivak-Callcott JA, Gurka MJ, Nguyen J, Hogg JP, Feldon SE, Fay A, Seah LL, Strianese D, Durairaj VD, Uddin J, Devoto MH, Harris M, Saunders J, Osaki TH, Lo..., Ophthal Plast Reconstr Surg. 2016 Mar-Apr;32(2):106-12, 3/2016

Press Mentions

  • WVU Eye Institute offering corneal neurotization
    WVU Eye Institute offering corneal neurotizationDecember 15th, 2021
  • New UHC Ophthalmology Office Open on Johnson Avenue
    New UHC Ophthalmology Office Open on Johnson AvenueJune 16th, 2021
  • New UHC Ophthalmology office now open
    New UHC Ophthalmology office now openJune 16th, 2021
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Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Vietnamese

Hospital Affiliations