Duc M. Nguyen, MD

My sub-specialty treats conditions related to disorders of the neck, midback, and low back. These include but are not limited to degenerative discs, herniated discs including sciatica, spinal stenosis, infection, osteoporosis, trauma, work-related injuries, car accidents, soft-tissue injuries, tumors, and other degenerative spinal conditions, such as arthritis. Treatment includes microdiscectomy to the neck and low back, laminectomy, spinal fusion, kyphoplasty, artificial discs and others.

My practice also specializes in joint replacement including hips, knees and shoulders.

My general orthopedic surgery practice includes, but is not limited to disorders affecting the shoulder and arm, elbow and forearm, wrist and hand, hip and thigh, knee and leg, ankle and foot. These can be non-work-related injuries, or work-related injuries. Treatment includes arthroscopy, ligament reconstruction, and more.

Conservative management is emphasized. When surgery is needed, the latest and least invasive technique is used whenever possible.

General Surgery Internship - Emory University Affilitated Hospitals, Atlanta, GA

	Sequoia Hospital CHW
	San Mateo Medical Center

	Fellow, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (FAAOS)
	Fellow, American College of Surgeons (FACS)
	Member, North American Spine Society (NASS)
	Member, Western Orthopedic Association (WOA)
	Member, Société Internationale de Chirurgie Orthopédique et de Traumatologie (SICOT)
	Member, California Society of Industrial Medicine and Surgery(CSIMS)