Hien Nguyen, MD, MBA, MPH
Trauma Surgery
General Surgery
Bariatric Surgery
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Hien Nguyen
Professional Titles
- Director, Comprehensive Hernia Center
Primary Academic Title
Associate Professor of Surgery
Background
Hien T. Nguyen, M.D., FACS, is an assistant professor of surgery at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
After completing an undergraduate education at University of California, Davis, Dr. Nguyen earned his medical degree at University of California, Davis School of Medicine. He completed training in general surgery at University of California, San Francisco East Bay, followed by a fellowship in advanced laparoscopic and bariatric surgery at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
Dr. Nguyen is an expert in single-incision surgery, robotic surgery and laparoscopic bariatric surgery (which includes Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, adjustable gastric bands, sleeve gastrectomy and duodenal switch). He was instrumental in helping to establish the single-incision approach for laparoscopic surgery at The Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions. Dr. Nguyen also specializes in the repair of complex hernias and abdominal wall reconstruction, utilizing minimally invasive and advance techniques. He also works with students and residents in surgical education and biomedical engineering.
Dr. Nguyen currently is an active member of many academic organizations, including the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract, the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, the American Hernia Society and the American College of Surgeons. His research interests include clinical outcomes in hernia surgery, critical care medicine, bariatric surgery and metabolic syndrome.
Centers and Institutes
Recent News Articles and Media Coverage
Additional Academic Titles
Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering
Memberships
- American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
- Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract
- Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons American College of Surgeon
Locations
- Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
- 4940 Eastern Avenue, Bayview Medical Offices, Level 03, Baltimore, MD 21224
- phone: 410-550-5900
- fax: 443-769-1233
Expertise
Education
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Graduate School, Public Health, MPH, 2022Johns Hopkins Carey Business School
Graduate School, MBA, 2017UCSF Medical Center
Residency, Surgery, 2008UC Davis School of Medicine
Medical Education, MD, 2003Board Certifications
Surgery
American Board of Surgery, 2008Insurance
- Aetna
- CareFirst
- Cigna
- First Health
- Geisinger Health Plan
- HealthSmart/Accel
- Humana
- Johns Hopkins Health Plans
- MultiPlan
- Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
- Point Comfort Underwriters
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- UnitedHealthcare
- Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
65 ratings, 22 reviewsThe Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on the national CG-CAHPS Medical Practice patient experience survey through Press Ganey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Comments are also gathered from our CG-CAHPS Medical Practice Survey through Press Ganey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/7/2025
Dr. Nguyen provided a very thorough post hernia surgery follow up giving a very detailed and clear recovery plan. He was highly professional and friendly taking as much time as I needed to answer all my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/3/2024
He is a great Doctor I really like him
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/8/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/8/2024
Doctor extremely knowledgeable about my history and provided critical information that I did not have previously.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/1/2024
Awesome team! Extremely friendly and knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/27/2024
He was excellent at explaining results of CT scan.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/16/2024
Good job thank you
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/12/2024
Provided a very thorough explanation of a latent post-surgery scar tissue issue, which was reassuring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/2/2024
Very concerned, explained everything thoroughly, and did an excellent job from first visit to end results of my surgery.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/25/2024
Dr Nguyen was friendly, patient, compassionate, and answered my questions thoroughly. He explained the surgery very clearly. It's very obvious that he is experienced and that he cares a great deal for his patients.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/11/2024
Dr Nguyen made me feel better and confident for my problem, he explained the anatomy and details that made me ease my decision. He supyme to meet my goals.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/11/2024
Impressed with the knowledge that this surgeon provided to me
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2024
Doctor covered everything at my visit and was very professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/23/2024
Dr Nguyen was very knowledgeable & answered all of my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/9/2024
Very caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/9/2024
Excellent, great surgeon, caring, comprehensive
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/26/2024
He was knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/26/2024
Very knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/19/2024
Very friendly, very attentive, easy to communicate with me, he explained everything to me with ease for me to understand.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/19/2024
He is top of the food chain. Simply the best.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/12/2024
Excellent Doctor and surgeon. Very caring and knowledgeable.