Richard T. Nguyen, D.O.

Dr. Nguyen is a fantastic surgeon! He explained everything and was very honest about the procedure. I was a little nervous about the Laparoscopic gallbladder surgery, but in the end he told me I needed the surgery. So I went forward with it and, I’m so glad I did. The process went smooth and Dr. Nguyen was so professional, understanding and very knowledgeable. Im SO glad he was the one to do my surgery, thanks to him and all his staff! A++++++

Dr. Nguyen performed a lapropscopic appendectomy on me last night after I came to the El Camino Hospital (Los Gatos) ER that morning with severe abdominal pain. Right off the bat, he was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. His detailed answers to our questions reassured me and my girlfriend that I was in great hands. I never thought I would look forward to surgery, but that changed during my initial consultation with Dr. Nguyen.
The operation went incredibly smoothly and super-​fast: I was in and out of the OR in about 40 minutes. Straight from the OR, he found my gf in the waiting room and told her how everything went, when to expect me to wake up, and answered all her questions.
I am writing this from my couch at home, just 20 hours after my surgery. I feel so lucky to have had Dr. Nguyen as my surgeon.

I am very satisfied with Dr. Nguyen’s surgery. I have recovered very well, and Marisa, his secretary, is very nice.

Dr Nguyen is one of the nicest and knowledgeable doctors I have had the good fortune to meet.
He diagnosed what was needed, it was a collaborative decision, and the results have been great! Furthermore Merryssa, his lovely and they make a great team.
No nonsense, no arrogance, lots of time to discuss plands, and a good sense of humor.
Highly recommended

Dr. Nguyen is one of the most professional, efficient, and most intelligent physicians I have ever came across. He performed an emergency Appendectomy on me. Dr. Nguyen’s bedside manor is superb. I really appreciated the fact that he took his time to actually listen to me instead of sending me home with narcotics to monitor the pain– like every other doctor. Also he fully explained in great detail the surgery and what to expect. There was never too many questions asked. Dr. Nguyen took the time to answer all my questions and concerns. After my surgery was complete Dr. Nguyen went out his way to look for my wife in the waiting room to give her the report of how well my surgery went; however, my wife had just missed him because she stepped out to the car. So when I got home Dr. Nguyen went out his way to provide above and beyond care by tracking down my wifes cell phone, personally calling my wife to assure her that my surgery was a success. I would HIGHLY recommend Dr. Nguyen as your General Surgeon.

Dr. Nguyen has excellent bedside manner. He goes above and beyond and tries to get to know his patients on a personal level. He is always there to listen to your concerns. He does a great job of explaining everything to the patient. I am very thankful for him. His secretary Marisa is very nice and accommodating.

Very professional and through in his work. I was so lucky to have found him to be my Lap-​Band Doctor. Highly recommend.

Dr. Nguyen did an emergency gallbladder removal on my husband in June. After the surgery, he came out to talk to me and told me clearly what he’d done.
As for the surgery itself, it was a great success. The only scar I can see is a tiny nick under the chest. And after a day’s recuperation (mostly from not being able to rest in the hospital), my husband was up and working at home, and it was all I could do to keep him from going out to business meetings. My husband didn’t have to take any pain pills once he was out of the hospital, and he has had no after-​effects at all.
The office is a bit slow on billing though. We didn’t get a bill for our (post-​insurance) share of the surgery until 3 months later. That could be a plus if you need to be setting aside money to pay, but if you have funds (like an FSA) you need to use by the end of the year (and it’s getting close), you may need to call them and ask them to bill faster.

I had a Vertical Gastric Sleeve surgery performed by Dr. Richard Nguyen in October 2011. I’m so happy now. The preparation for the surgery, the surgery itself and the post care have been excellent. The results are great. I only have one regret: That I did not make the decision to have this surgery 10 years earlier. I feel now much more energetic, feel more healthy and look much better. Thank you, Dr. Richard Nguyen; you made me 10 years younger ;-)