University of California, Irvine Healthcare Hospital

My first impression of Dr. Nguyen was that he was very serious. I actually liked that he was serious about his work and me. I felt safe in his hands. After the surgery (Lap Band) I had some problems, but Dr. Nguyen took care of stuff before it got out of hand. I teased him and told him that after seeing him so much, I knew I was his favorite patient! After getting to know him better and he getting to know me, his sense of humor started to come out. He's a riot! I always have a good time when I go see him and his staff. Oh and I can't forget my favorite resident, Dr. Smith. While I was going through some of my issues, he would call and check on me and made me feel like he really cared. He's the best! I'll miss him when he leaves. rnrnSharon, Gina, Pam - they are the best! I can call or e-mail them at any time and they are always so happy to help me. They're awesome!

I had a good experience with the hospital

I am extremlely happy with the care I have received from Dr. Nguyen and his staff. I could not have picked a better surgeon, he was very straight to the point about the risks involved. He would even make you recite them before your surgery. I had my surgery on 11/14/07, the next day Sharon and one of their staff came in and brought flowers, everyone is very warm and helpful. Pamela is always there for any insurance questions. From my consult to my postop everything went like a breeze. Thank you to Dr. Nguyen and his staff for being there for me. If you are looking into this surgery I would highly recommend them!!!

Dr. Nguyen is a consummate professional. He is straightforward and doesn’t sugarcoat anything. As well he shouldn’t. Any surgery entails risks, and he wants to be absolutely sure that his patients not only understand the risks but also understand what their role in going to be in their recovery and ultimate success with the procedure that they jointly choose. He makes it clear that weight loss surgery is not a quick fix and it takes desire and commitment to lifelong change to work. rn rnDr. Nguyen has a wry sense of humor. I echo another reviewer’s comment that he warms up more and more at each successive visit. Keep in mind that surgeons are at their best when doing what they love… surgery. This doctor is no exception, but is more exceptional than most. On the morning of my surgery when he came to chat before I was wheeled into the operating room it was clear from his demeanor that this was his forte. He was all business, but there was a sincere compassion that he reflected through his calming words and manner. This man wants nothing more than to do what he does best and to change people’s lives for the better. He takes his role extremely seriously and I knew when I started down the hall on the gurney that I was in the absolute best hands I could be.rnrnA week out of surgery and after attending my post-op visit with him, he was all smiles and encouragement. “This is the face of medicine that anyone contemplating this surgery needs to see,” I thought to myself as I left his office with a promise to return in 6-weeks for my follow-up appointment.rnrnWhile the doctor is extremely busy, his office and support staff have always been helpful in trying to work around my own tight work schedule for appointments. They are quick to return my phone calls whenever I have questions.rnrnIn my opinion, Dr. Nguyen was the best choice I could have made for my lapband surgery.

I have been impressed with the overall care I've received by Ninh and his staff since long before my surgery. They are all very efficient and caring in their interactions with patients. Ninh is very straightforward in his information (though sometimes he needs to slow down a bit) and once you get to know him, he does have a sense of humor which is high on my priority list. The support group and after care services are superior to any I've researched. All of the staff attend monthly support group meetings and are responsive to questions from patients both pre- and post- surgery. If I had to do it all again, I'd choose Ninh and UCI in a heartbeat.

Overall, my experience was good.

Dr. Nguyen is a little stiff but I find that surgeons often are - I wanted the best surgeon not the best bedside manner. I was amd am still very happy with the entire staff - Sharon, Gina, Pamela and all the other doctors and residents have been great. They have a full program at UCI and I think it is a very well rounded team. I went into the surgery fully aware it would not fix me and that there was the potential of risks. Dr. Nguyen was very thorough in explaining all the areas of concern to me. The support meetings are interesting and they have a variety of speakers who help you understand the process you are going through. I rate Dr. Nguyen as an excellent physician and the team is also!

I highly recommend the baritric program - they have a great team that includes social workers, nurse specialists and dieticians aside from the doctors.

The hospital is a clean helpful, and if in the future I need hospital care and have a choice I will choose UCI Medical Center.

Well I would do it again, no problems.