Michael O. Nguyen, MD, PhD
- Dermatology
About
Dr. Michael O. Nguyen is a board-certified dermatologist at UCLA Health, where he specializes in treating a wide range of skin conditions, including skin cancers, eczema, psoriasis, and skin-related side effects from cancer treatments. He sees patients at UCLA Health’s Santa Monica and Encino offices.
Dr. Nguyen earned his medical degree from Harvard Medical School and completed his dermatology residency at the University of California, Irvine. He also trained at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City during his internship year, where he focused on the care of cancer patients. He received his undergraduate and master’s degrees from Stanford University with Honors and Distinction and his PhD in Biochemistry from the University of Oxford as a Fulbright-Clarendon Scholar.
In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Nguyen serves as a Health Sciences Assistant Clinical Professor and Director of Medical Student Education in the Division of Dermatology at UCLA. He is actively involved in teaching medical students and resident physicians. His research has been published in numerous scientific journals, and he has presented at national and international academic conferences.
A proud Los Angeles native, Dr. Nguyen grew up in the San Gabriel Valley and was a first-generation college student. Outside of work, he enjoys traveling, exploring local arts and culture, and cheering on his favorite LA sports teams.
Dr. Nguyen is a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology (FAAD).
Languages
Education
Medical Board Certification
Residency
Internship
Degrees
Locations
Hospital Affiliations
Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center
Research
Publications
Selected Publications:
- Nguyen MO, Jalan M, Morrow CA, Osman F, and Whitby MC. Recombination occurs within minutes of replication blockage by RTS1 producing restarted forks that are prone to collapse. eLife. 2015, Mar; 4(e04539): 1-25. PMID: 25806683.
- Goyal K, Nguyen MO, Reynolds RV, Mostaghimi A, Joyce C, Cohen JM, and Buzney EA. Perceptions of U.S. dermatology residency program directors regarding the adequacy and efficacy of phototherapy training during residency. Photodermatology, Photoimmunology, and Photomedicine. 2017, Aug; 33(6): 321-325. PMID: 28857313.
- Nguyen MO, Nguyen HT, and Asgari MM. Toward the use of precision medicine in predicting cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma risk among solid organ transplant recipients. British Journal of Dermatology. 2017, Oct; 177(4): 901-902. PMID: 29052902.
- Nguyen MO, Watson AJ, Joyce C, and Buzney EA. Long-term use of home narrowband ultraviolet B phototherapy demonstrates high patient satisfaction, compliance, and low rates of adverse effects: A survey study. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 2020, Jul; 83(1): 267-269. PMID: 32199896.
- Brody G, Nguyen MO, Foulad DP, and Rojek NW. Retiform purpura in the setting of COVID-19: A harbinger of underlying coagulopathy and severe disease course. SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine. 2021, Jul; 5(4): 434-436.
- Brody G, Nguyen MO, Rojek NW, and Lee BA. A unique case of IgG4-related skin disease and sclerosing cholangitis in a patient with previous hepatitis exposure. JAAD Case Reports. 2021, Sep; 15: 52-55. PMID: 34401431.
- Belzer A, Nguyen MO, Talsania A, Haldas J, Smith J, and Leventhal JS. Spectrum of dermatologic adverse events associated with amivantamab use. JAMA Dermatology. 2023, Jan; 159(1): 109-111. PMID: 36416832.
- Sabeti S, Ward S, Urso B, Nguyen MO, Doan LT, and Rojek NW. A case of ice-pack dermatosis in a patient with chronic back pain and review of the literature. International Journal of Dermatology. 2023 Jun 1; 62(6). PMID: 35506198.
- Poppens M, Lee K, Nguyen MO. Pigmented vulvar basal cell carcinoma in a Hispanic patient treated with Mohs micrographic surgery. International Journal of Women's Dermatology. 2023, Dec; 1;9(4):e121. PMID: 38074838.
- Noveir S, Tarabay J, Davis J, Nguyen MO. Lymphoepithelioma-like carcinoma of the skin treated by Mohs micrographic surgery. JAAD Case Reports. 2024, May 16:49:110-112. PMID: 38952856.
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