Van Nguyen, MD
Education and Training
7/2021 - 7/2022
University of Southern California (USC): Glaucoma Fellowship
7/2018 - 6/2021
University of Missouri, Columbia (UMC): Ophthalmology Residency
6/2017 - 6/2018
University of California, Irvine (UCI): Preliminary Year in Internal Medicine
7/2012 - 5/2017
7/2007 - 5/2011
Louisiana State University (LSU): BS earned in Biochemistry
9/2022 - Present
Louisiana State University (LSU) School of Medicine, New Orleans: MD earned
University of Southern California (USC): Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology
Honors and Awards
5/2020
Awarded third place in Residents and Fellows Posters at ASCRS 2020
5/2019
Awarded best paper of session in Inflammation, Pain, Infection at ASCRS 2019
7/2015 - Present
Nominated by peers into the Gold Humanism Honor Society (GHHS)
8/2015 - 9/2015
Visiting Electives Program Scholarship at Icahn School of Medicine
7/2012 - 5/2017
LSU School of Medicine Disadvantaged Scholarship Award
7/2012 - 5/2013
Foundation for the LSU Health Sciences Center Merit Scholarship
Publications
Ponnusamy V, Nguyen V, An J. Comparative outcome analysis of bleb needling of fibrotic blebs in the clinic versus the operating room: a retrospective case series. BMC Ophthalmol. 2021; 21, 115.
Hirabayashi M, Virdi G, King J, Lee D, Nguyen V, An J. Effect of Excisional Goniotomy with the Kahook Dual Blade (KDB) on Surgically Induced Astigmatism. Clin Ophthalmol. 2020; 14:4297-4303.
Polk AJ, Nguyen V, Jarstad J. Is Palpation Sufficient for Estimation of IOP Immediately Following Cataract Surgery? Med Hypothesis Discov Innov Ophthalmol. 2020 Summer; 9(2): 143–148.
Nguyen V, Pandya M, Ahmad A, Eliassi-Rad B. Ab Interno Trabeculectomy and Trabeculotomy. American Academy of Ophthalmology, EyeWiki. August 2019. https://eyewiki.org/Ab_Interno_Trabeculectomy_and_Trabeculotomy. Accessed September 13, 2019.
Nguyen V, Jwo K, Bhatt A, Mosaed S. Association of Retinopathy of Prematurity and Plateau iris. J Glaucoma. 2019; 28(7): e121-e123.
Nguyen V, Schmutz M, Farukhi S, Mosaed S. Baerveldt scleral patch graft abscess due to coagulase negative Staphylococcus. Case Rep Ophthalmol. 2017; 8: 521-526.
Presentations
Arora S, Rao A, Burkemper B, Lee J, Fard A, Yu S, Nguyen V, Xu B, Wong B, Richter G, Song B. Intrasession Repeatability of Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography 4.5 mm and 6 mm Scans for Glaucomatous and Non-Glaucomatous Eyes. Poster presentation at ARVO 2022.
Rao A, Huang C, Lee J, Burkemper B, Arora S, Wang R, Zhou X, Fard A, Yu S, Nguyen V, Wong B, Xu B, Song B; Richter G. Evaluation of Peripapillary and Macular Vessel Density following Intraocular Pressure Reduction Using Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography. Poster presentation at ARVO 2022.
Xu H, Nguyen V, Alayoubi B, Abud A, An J. Correlation of Netarsudil-Induced Hyperemia and IOP Reduction. Poster presentation at AAO 2021.
Lee D, Nguyen V, An J. Micropulse Transscleral Cyclophotocoagulation (mTSCPC) as a Predictor of Success for Netarsudil. Posterior presentation at WGC 2021.
Nguyen V, Voss J, Hooshmand S, An J. Predictive Factors for Micropulse Transscleral Cyclophotocoagulation (mTSCPC) Success at 6 Months. Poster presentation at AAO 2020.
Nguyen V, Jarstad J. High-Dose Dietary Riboflavin and Direct Sunlight Exposure in the Treatment of Keratoconus and Post-Refractive Surgery Ectasia of the Cornea. Poster presentation at ASCRS 2020 (awarded third place in the category of Residents and Fellows Posters).
Virdi G, Nguyen V, An J. Comparison of Outcomes After XEN Ab-Interno Versus XEN Ab-Externo Approaches. Poster presentation at ARVO 2020 and podium presentation at WGC 2021.
Ponnusamy V, Nguyen V, An J. Comparative Outcome Analysis of Bleb Needling of Fibrotic Blebs in the Clinic Versus the Operating Room. Podium presentation at AAO 2019.
Nguyen V, Polk A, Jarstad J. Comparison of Palpation Versus Barraquer Tonometer Relative to Handheld Digital Tonometer for Immediate Postoperative Measurement of Intraocular Pressure Following Cataract Surgery. Podium presentation at ASCRS 2019.
Jarstad J, Roider L, Young D, Wittgrove C, Nguyen V. Necessity of Perioperative NSAIDs as Prevention for Cystoid Macular Edema Following Cataract Surgery with Immediate Postoperative IOP Adjustment. Podium presentation at ASCRS 2019 (awarded best paper of session in the category of Inflammation, Pain, Infection).
Research
Leadership
7/2015 - 5/2017
Gold Humanism Honor Society (GHHS), LSU Chapter: Vice President
GHHS is an organization that recognizes students and physicians that uphold the humanistic values of medicine. Projects included designing a lecture series for incoming first years on how to more efficiently practice humanism throughout medical school and organizing the annual patient solidarity day.
7/2012 - 6/2014
Ethikos: President
Student organization that explores humanism in medicine through engaging speaker events and volunteer projects that explore health policy, health disparities, and cultural competency. Responsibilities included planning the end of life care symposium, a meditation workshop by a licensed cardiologist, and an event delving into ethical challenges in disaster medicine.
7/2010 - 5/2011
Multiculturalism in Health Care (MHC): Cofounder
Organization dedicated to help pre-health students develop an appreciation for cultural competency via exposure to speakers of diverse cultural and medical backgrounds and immersive volunteer events. Responsibilities included but were not limited to managing organization finances, planning a Peace Corp talk about Azerbaijan, and organizing a cultural experience at a local Buddhist temple.
Employment
6/2014 - 5/2017
1/2010 - 9/2011
White Donut Productions, LLC: Aerial Cinematographer and Editor
An emerging film and photography production company based in New Orleans. Clients included the Crescent City Classic, Habitat for Humanity, the Special Olympics, the Louisiana University Marine Consortium, and Camp Tiger.
6/2006 - 7/2009
Megumi Japanese Cuisine, LLC: Sushi Chef
Esperance Pharmaceuticals, Inc: Lab Technician
Start-up biotech company based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Responsibilities included aiding in production and efficacy analysis of antibody drug conjugates using proprietary membrane disrupting peptides and assisted in compiling a comprehensive report on root causal analysis of varying drug concentrations and efficient drug delivery among multiple phase 1 clinical trial centers.
Volunteer
7/2020 - Present
Monthly medical student and intern ophthalmic skills lab
Organize and instruct a monthly skills labs in order to introduce and refine ophthalmic exam skills for rotating medical students with the goal of increasing competence with the exam and interest in ophthalmology.
3/2019
Projecto Honduras ophthalmic mission trip
Volunteer at a rural eye clinic in northern Honduras with responsibilities that include evaluation of patients with ophthalmic disorders, prescription of glasses, and aiding in cataract and pterygium surgery under the guidance of attending physicians.
7/2019 - Present
MedZou Community Health Clinic
Volunteer every 6 months at a community health clinic to provide screening for common eye diseases such as cataract, diabetes, glaucoma for homeless and indigent populations.
1/2015 - 1/2016
Lighthouse for the Blind in New Orleans, Louisiana
The Lighthouse provides services and employment to vision-impaired members of the community. Participated alongside members in social/craft classes, assisted occupational therapists in development of members’ independent living skills, and aided in children's camps and goalball games, a sport inclusive of the vision impaired.
Board eligible for the American Board of Ophthalmology
Current active medical license in California
Fluent in English and Vietnamese
Hobbies include rock climbing, snowboarding, calisthenics, escape room puzzles, and aerial cinematography