Dr. Dang Nguyen, MD

Why did you choose to specialize in Gastroenterology?I chose gastroenterology because it is a diverse and complex field that allows me to focus on patient care and procedures.Do you have a specialty of interest within GI?Screening and surveillance of gastrointestinal cancer (Colonoscopy)Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)Diagnosis and management of motility disorders of the upper digestive tract (24-hour pH, Impedance and Esophageal Manometry and Bravo)Capsule EndoscopyWhere did you study?Undergrad: Houston Baptist UniversityMedical School: University of Texas Medical Branch at GalvestonResidency training in Internal Medicine: Baylor College of MedicineFellowship training in Gastroenterology: Baylor College of MedicineWhat certifications do you hold?Board Certified in Gastroenterology and Internal MedicineWhat do you and your family enjoy doing in your spare time?Motion picture enthusiastReading fictional novelsDrawing/PaintingDancingDo you have any special honors or recognitions in your medical career that you would like to share?HONORS and AWARDS2005 Marcel Patterson Prize in Gastroenterology;University of Texas Medical Branch2001 Summa Cuma Laude; Houston Baptist University2001 Chemistry student of the year; Houston Baptist UniversityPlease list your professional affiliations.American College of GastroenterologyAmerican Gastroenterological AssociationAmerican Society of Gastrointestinal EndoscopyAmerican College of PhysiciansAmerican Medical Student Association