Sean Nguyen, MD
(he/him)
- Gastroenterology
About
Dr. Nguyen earned his undergraduate degree in integrative biology and physiology with a minor in global studies at UCLA. He earned his medical degree at USC, where he was elected a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha and Gold Humanism Honor Societies. He completed his internal medicine residency at UCLA and his gastroenterology and hepatology fellowship at UC Davis, where he served as chief fellow.
Dr. Nguyen specializes in general gastroenterology. He has clinical expertise in colorectal cancer screening and polypectomy, gastroesophageal reflux disease, Helicobacter pylori infection, motility disorders, disorders of gut-brain interaction (functional heartburn/dyspepsia/bloating, irritable bowel syndrome), chronic constipation and pelvic floor disorders, inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis), celiac disease, general hepatology, and unsedated endoscopy.
Dr. Nguyen is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology, American Gastroenterological Association, and American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. His clinical and research interests are in colorectal cancer prevention and global digestive health. He serves on the board of directors for the non-profit GI Rising, which is an international collaboration working to improve gastroenterology care and promote sustainable development in Rwanda.
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Torrance Digestive Diseases
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- Aetna
- Anthem Blue Cross
- Blue Shield of California
- Centivo
- Cigna
- First Health
- Health Net of California
- Interplan (part of HealthSmart)
- Medicare Advantage
- MultiPlan
- UFCM Health System
- Prime Health Services
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- TRICARE
- UnitedHealthcare
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