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.

We are currently accepting new patients

Orthopaedic Surgery

Spine Disorders
Spine Surgery

University of California, Santa Cruz : 1977
BA in Biology/Chemistry, Honors in the Major
University of California, Berkeley : 1973


University of California, Davis : 1982

 

General Orthopaedic Surgery : 1987
Spine Fellowship - Emory University Affiliated Hospitals, Atlanta, GA

General Orthopaedic Surgery - Emory University Affiliated Hospitals, Atlanta, GA

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

American College of Surgeons : 1993
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons : 1993

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery : 1991
National Board of Medical Examiners - 1983

1988

Hospital

	Sequoia Hospital CHW
	San Mateo Medical Center

Professional

	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)

Senior Thesis, University of California, Santa Cruz : 1977
Biology, University of California, Santa Cruz : 1977

 

(2) Whitesides, T.E., Thompson, W.F., Nguyen, D.M.:  Orthopaedic Transactions, Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Volume 13, Number 3, Page 521, Fall 1989

(3) Nguyen, D.M., Whitesides, T.E.:  Orthopaedic Transactions, Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Volume 12, Number 1, Page 45, Spring 1988

(4) Nguyen, D.M., Morrissy, R.T.:  "Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis:  Rationale for the Technique of Percutaneous in Situ Fixation", Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics, Volume 10, Number 3, Page 241, 1990

(5) Nguyen, D.M., Morrissy, R.T.:  "Anatomy of Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis and Implications for Treatment".  Orthopaedic Transactions, Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Volume 12, Number 3, Page 698, Fall 1988

(1) Nguyen, D.M., Whitesides, T.E., Thompson, F.C.:  Lateral Retropharyngeal Approach to the Upper Cervical Spine:  Long-Term Follow-Up.  "In Cervical Spine II", Edited by:  R. Louis and A. Weidner, Spirnger Verlag, 1990