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Vania Nguyen, MD, PhD

Pediatrics

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About Vania Nguyen, MD, PhD

Certified by the American Board of Pediatrics, Vania Nguyen, MD, PhD is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Before she became a pediatrician, Dr. Nguyen was an environmental engineer and a professor. Her father, a family medicine doctor, inspired her to embark on a second career as a physician. She has now been practicing pediatric medicine for over 15 years in the Los Angeles area.   

Dr. Nguyen earned her medical degree at the University of Vermont College of Medicine in Burlington, Vermont. She completed her residency at the Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California.   

The privilege of making a direct, positive impact on children’s lives is what Dr. Nguyen values most about her work as a pediatrician. She also loves making new connections each day with children and their families.   

When not taking care of her patients, Dr. Nguyen enjoys reading and traveling the world with her family.

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Locations

12555 West Jefferson Blvd., Suite 302,
Los Angeles, CA 90066

Education

Medical School
University of Vermont College of Medicine, Burlington, VT

Residency
Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA

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Reviews

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  • 45 Reviews
  • 77 Comments
  • 5
04/30/2026

Dr. Nguyen is so thoughtful and caring she's always puts us at ease with any questions we have

Providence Patient
  • 5
04/27/2026

Playa Vista Pediatrics has always provided top notch care to my child.

Providence Patient
  • 5
04/17/2026

Dr. Vania Nguyen is our provider for both our children and we have always found her to be easy to speak with, caring and compassionate. She's extremely responsive, even during off hours, and we are so grateful to her and the whole team at the office.

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  • 5
03/19/2026

Dr Nguyen is amazing. She is a wonderful pediatrician and we highly value her and her entire team

Providence Patient
  • 5
03/09/2026

We have nothing but good things to say about Dr Nguyen and the team at Saint John's Providence. They are there when we need them and the care we receive feels like they put our kids first.

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  • 5
02/26/2026

Dr. Nguyen is so sweet to our daughter. She is thorough, knowledgeable and friendly.

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  • 5
02/23/2026

Always feel like the only patient she has - she listens and doesn't rush us. We appreciate her very much.

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  • 5
12/17/2025

Dr. Nguyen was thoughtful and thorough and now my son is feeling much better with her help!

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  • 5
11/22/2025

Dr Nguyen is amazing. She is smart helpful kind and calming. We adore her

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  • 5
11/20/2025

Dr Nguyen is the best- smart, caring and extremely available we are so fortunate to have her as our pediatrician

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