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About Alexander T Nguyen, MD
Biography
Dr. Nguyen is a double board-certified general and reconstructive plastic surgeon. As an expert in complex reconstruction, Dr. Nguyen has developed numerous innovative approaches, including robotic and minimally-invasive surgeries for breast, pelvic, and lymphatic reconstruction. He led the team which pioneered and transformed lymphatic surgery in the Unites States. His practice focus is on complex reconstructive surgery, particularly microsurgical breast and lymphatic surgery.
Care Philosophy
Dr. Nguyen is passionate about improving quality of life with reconstructive surgery. He offers the whole spectrum of breast reconstruction options and unique procedures not provided elsewhere. Dr. Nguyen believes if something is fixable, he can fix it. He incorporates “cutting-edge” microsurgical procedures with traditional lymphedema therapy using state of the art imaging and equipment. His approach incorporates the best of all lymphedema treatments into an integrative personalized treatment plan for each patient in order to achieve the best outcomes.
Procedures and Conditions Treated
- Breast Augmentation With Implant
- Breast Reconstruction/Revision
- Liposuction
- Lymph Node - Mapping
- Lymphatic Surgeries
- lymphedema
- Muscle/Skin Flap
- Other Cosmetic Procedures
Specialties
- Plastic Surgery - Board Certified
Affiliations
- Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute
- Medical City McKinney
- Medical City Children's Hospital
- Medical City Plano
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Credentials and Education
University of California, Riverside
Undergraduate Degree
1997
University of California, Los Angeles
Graduate Degree
2001
Martin Luther King Jr/Charles R Drew Medical Center
Internship
2002
Harbor - University of California Los Angeles Medical Center
Residency
2008
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Fellowship
2010
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Fellowship
2011