Dr. Baochan Nguyen

OphthalmologyComprehensive Ophthalmologist
Newport News, VA
(757) 643-8800
Accepts Medicare

Location

11800 Rock Landing Dr.
Newport News, VA 23606
Closed · Opens 8:00 AM TueEDT

Areas of Expertise

Pterygia
Macular Degeneration
Astigmatism Correction
Femtosecond Laser Cataract Surgery
Premium Intraocular Lens Implantation

Meet Dr. Baochan Nguyen

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About Me

Dr. Baochan "Chan" Nguyen is a comprehensive ophthalmologist who provides a full spectrum of eye care. She grew up in Oklahoma and was a National Merit Scholar. Dr. Nguyen earned her medical degree and a doctorate in Neuroscience from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas in 2009. She completed her ophthalmology residency at the University of California Los Angeles Jules Stein Eye Institute. Following residency, she returned to UT Southwestern as an Assistant Professor, where she served as Medical Director of the Parkland Hospital Eye Clinic and Associate Residency Program Director for the ophthalmology training program.

Dr. Nguyen is trained to diagnose and manage a wide range of eye conditions, including cataract, pterygia, glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy. She utilizes medications, laser treatments, and surgical interventions to provide comprehensive care. With extensive experience in cataract surgery, Dr. Nguyen is skilled in advanced techniques such as astigmatism correction, femtosecond laser assisted procedures, and the use of premium intraocular lenses. She has trained over 40 resident physicians and proctored them through hundreds of cataract surgeries.

Dr. Nguyen chose ophthalmology because she wanted to make a significant impact on people's lives. She values the opportunity to meet and talk with her patients, applying her years of education and training to improve their vision and eye health.

Training

  • Transitional Internship

    Santa Clara Valley Medical Center

    Residency
  • University of California Los Angeles Jules Stein Eye Institute

    Ophthalmology

    UCLA

    Residency
  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

    Ph.D., Neuroscience

    2009

    University of Texas Southwestern

    Masters / PhD
  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

    M.D., Neuroscience

    2009

    University of Texas Southwestern

    Medical School
  • University of Oklahoma

    B.S. in Biochemistry, summa cum laude

    University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus

    Undergraduate

Awards & Honors

  • Starr E. Shulman MPA Fellowship

    2013

    California Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons

  • Hudson-Penn Award for Excellence in Surgery

    2009

  • Vice President of Texas Gamma Chapter of Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society

    2009

    Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society

  • Merck Scholar

    2009

  • Ruth L. Kirschtein National Research Service Award: Individual Predoctoral Fellowship

    2008

    National Institutes of Health

  • Institutional NIH Training Grant Funding Recipient

    2004

    National Institutes of Health

  • National Merit Scholar

    2000

  • Oklahoma State Regents Scholar

    2000

    Oklahoma State Regents

  • Theodore J. Forstmann Scholar

    2000

Certifications & Licensure

Licensed In
TX, VA
License Numbers
P7167, 0101263985