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Vania Nguyen, MD, PhD
Pediatrics
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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It was our first visit and we absolutely loved everything about this place.
Providence PatientAlways positive experiences with this practice. Thank you for the continued great care.
Providence PatientDr. Nguyen is kind and always addresses our concerns and questions during our visits.
Providence PatientThorough and kind, happy to explain things
Providence PatientEverything was great from arrival to exit. It was so nice of Dr Nguyen to give us time after the appointment in the exam room to breastfeed and take our time in leaving. She answered our concerns thoroughly and with care.
Providence PatientGreat first pediatrician experience outside of the hospital after birth. Dr Nguyen is great! We will likely continue to see her.
Providence PatientDr. Nguyen had been fantastic! She's been our son's provider for 2 years and has always been available via messaging for our first time parenting concerns.
Providence PatientDr. Nguyen is an amazing pediatrician. She's really takes her times with kids and builds a rapport with them and their parents/caregivers.She is the best!
Providence PatientWe are very pleased with the service Dr. Nyugen, and her staff provide. I appreciate the quick response time and appointment availability. So great full for their expertise and welcoming atmosphere.
Providence PatientWe love Dr. Nguyen and everyone in her practice is super helpful, knowledgeable and polite.
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