Dr. Phong Nguyen, MD

RheumatologyMaleAge 53

Rheumatology

Dr. Phong Nguyen, MD is a Rheumatology Specialist in Reston, VA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Nguyen has extensive experience in Osteoporosis & Screening and Arthritis & Arthropathy. He graduated from University of Florida College of Medicine in 1983. He is affiliated with Inova Loudoun Hospital. His office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments.

Dr. Phong Nguyen, MD

Northern Virginia Center For Arthritis

1860 Town Center Dr Ste 130 Reston, VA 20190
Accepting new patients
Telehealth services available
Telehealth services available

Accepting new patients

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Dr. Nguyen's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Nguyen

3.4

Based on 56 ratings

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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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Gone down hill in recent years
I had been going to this office for years. Staff turnover is a real problem here. The inhouse infusion staff has become rude and bullying. Dr. Nguyen ignores the problems with his staff. He doesn't care about patience.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Office environment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
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Nick D – Dec 19, 2022
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I have been a patient of Dr. Phong Nguyen for over twenty year. What a Phenomenal doctor he is in every aspect! His care for his patients is excellent. His knowledge in Rheumatology is over the top! I couldn’t imagine going to everyone else but Dr. Nguyen due to his knowledge and thoroughness! The best of the best. Thank you Dr. Nguyen!
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Joan B. Hartley – Oct 10, 2022
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Be very careful... Dr. Nguyen turns work over to an assistant (Lindsay Tom) who lacks enough experience to interact safely with patients. Lindsay prescribed me a medication that was dangerous, considering my history of radiation therapy. But when I requested a different medication, she LIED in a voicemail, saying that my insurance refused to cover the medication, but her office had NEVER CONTACTED MY INSURANCE COMPANY! When I called my insurance company, they offered to pay for the safer medication after "prior authorization" from the doctors. The insurance company called the doctors office and was told that I would need to self-pay through something called "Buy and Bill." It seems inappropriate and unethical to bypass a patient's insurance company for fast cash.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Dec 07, 2021
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Dr. Nguyen is very personable and takes the time necessary to ask/answer questions, but he spends too much time socializing with patients. It was 30 minutes past the appt time that I was finally taken to an exam room, and was told by the nurse (with a sheepish look) that the dr liked to chat and would be in soon. I waited another 20 minutes and I could hear him making weekend-related chitchat with the patient in the next room. When he did finally show up in my exam room, he did not apologize or even acknowledge that he was late. He performed some tests and asked some questions, but surprisingly did not ask any family history questions, which would have been appropriate for the condition we were discussing. I had blood drawn before I left and was told I would have results in about a week. I waited a month to hear from him and ended up scheduling a followup with a different doctor to get the results.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Listened & answered questions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Nov 23, 2021
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My mom & I just started seeing Dr. Nguyen & we’ve both been pretty impressed. Yes, you may have to wait a bit! Our appts have been for 10 am & we haven’t gotten to see him until 11 or little after, but once he comes in he’s in no hurry to leave. It’s not like most Dr’s your in & out in 15 minutes. He did blood work & sent us for X-rays & the staff was very nice & they made a follow up appointment the very next week to go over everything. He takes his time with us, he’s pleasant, jokes, makes you feel comfortable & went over our blood work & X-rays thoroughly. We were also impressed about getting an appt within 3 or 4 weeks. With some Dr.’s it’s 4 to 6 months. So far so good ??
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Debbie R. – Jun 03, 2021
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I have seeing Dr. Phong Nguyen for over 26 years and I will continue to do so!
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Mai Vo – Apr 01, 2021
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I have been seeing Dr. Nguyen for 22 years since I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis in 1999. He is the best around. Yes, he is incredibly busy and it takes a while to hear back from him, but I can only imagine that is because he has such a full plate of patients. If you can get in to see him, I highly recommend!
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
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Jeff – Mar 01, 2021
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Spent less than 15 mins examining our 70+ year old dad; provided no preliminary diagnosis; ordered series of blood tests. After over 3 weeks, no word on test results. We followed up with Dr. Nguyen to get test results on dad’s tests. Called and left messages to have the doctor call back. After our requests for call back, still no call from the dr.! The worst doctor you can encounter - inattentive, unresponsive, and dismissive. This is matter of life and death for our dad; and the doctor couldn’t be bother to call us back on results! He seems to care more about running his business than caring for his patients, which he shouldn’t forget is his business after all! Hope he reads this review and cleans up his act or he’ll slowly lose patients. Will be moving from this arrogant doctor for sure. A lot good and amazing doctors in this area; unfortunately, we stumbled and wasted our time on this one.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
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L. Nguyen – Dec 29, 2020
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With this virus, I had called to the office in Reston, Va to schedule video calls or ask for orders and prescriptions. The Receptionist was so rude, and unprofessional.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Pat M. – Jul 16, 2020
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Positive experience. Explained treatment options and outlook very well.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Jul 10, 2020
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One of the best doctors around. He takes the time to listen to his patients and explains treatment options.
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Mar 21, 2020
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Took 2.5 months to get first available appointment. They canceled 3 days prior. Next available was another month out. Receptionist was rude. Stay away.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Office environment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
18 people found this helpful
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Brian in Reston va – Jun 07, 2016
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Biography

Dr. Phong Nguyen, MD is a Rheumatology Specialist in Reston, VA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Nguyen has extensive experience...Read more

Specialties

  • Rheumatology

Board Certifications

Education

1990
Georgetown
Fellowship Hospital
1986
East Va Grad Sch Med
Residency Hospital
1984
East Va Grad Sch Med
Internship Hospital
1983
University of Florida College of Medicine
Medical School

Awards

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What are Dr. Phong Nguyen, MD's top areas of expertise?

Dr. Nguyen specializes in Osteoporosis & Screening and Arthritis & Arthropathy. See more on Healthgrades.

What conditions does Dr. Phong Nguyen, MD treat?

Dr. Nguyen frequently treats the following conditions: Arthritis, Osteoporosis, and Adhesive Capsulitis. See more on Healthgrades.

What is Dr. Phong Nguyen, MD's office address?

Dr. Nguyen's office is located at 1860 Town Center Dr Ste 130, Reston, VA 20190. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

Is Dr. Phong Nguyen, MD able to provide telehealth services?

Dr. Nguyen provides telehealth services. Please contact the office to determine whether you are eligible.

Is Dr. Phong Nguyen, MD affiliated with any hospitals?

Dr. Phong Nguyen, MD is affiliated with Inova Loudoun Hospital.

Is Dr. Phong Nguyen, MD a board-certified professional?

Yes, Dr. Phong Nguyen, MD holds board certifications in Internal Medicine.

How much experience does Dr. Phong Nguyen, MD have?

Dr. Nguyen has over 39 years of healthcare experience.

Does Dr. Phong Nguyen, MD receive good ratings from patients?

There is a star rating of 3.4/5 for Dr. Phong Nguyen, MD. Patients say that the provider explained conditions well and the appointment wasn't rushed. See all patient feedback on Healthgrades.

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Frequently Treated by Dr. Nguyen

Based on treatment records, we have identified the following as areas of care that Dr. Nguyen treats more often than their peers. If you are unsure whether Dr. Nguyen treats other conditions, please contact the office at (703) 689-2050.

Osteoporosis & Screening

Osteoporosis specialists diagnose and treat conditions characterized by low bone density and bone weakness, such as osteoporosis and osteopenia.Compare with other Osteoporosis & Screening specialists.

Dr. Nguyen is experienced in the area of Osteoporosis & Screening. See the graph below to learn more about his experience.

Based on claims data for 2 conditions and procedures

Treatments
Dr. Nguyen
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Osteoporosis
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis Screening
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Frequency
High
Frequency
Very High
Frequency

Arthritis & Arthropathy

Arthritis and arthropathy specialists diagnose and treat diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, osteoarthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis that damage joints, causing pain, stiffness and swelling.Compare with other Arthritis & Arthropathy specialists.

Dr. Nguyen is experienced in the area of Arthritis & Arthropathy. See the graph below to learn more about his experience.

Based on claims data for 23 conditions and procedures

Treatments
Dr. Nguyen
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Arthritis
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Normal
Frequency
High
Frequency
Very High
Frequency

Check Dr. Nguyen's experience treating your condition or procedure

Dr. Nguyen's conditions and procedures:

  • Adhesive Capsulitis
  • Ankylosing Spondylitis
  • Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
  • Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
  • Arthritis
  • Arthritis of the Neck
  • Behçet's Disease
  • Bone Density Scan
  • Bursitis
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Chondrocalcinosis
  • Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
  • Chronic Neck Pain
  • Chronic Pain
  • Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
  • De Quervain's Disease
  • Degenerative Disc Disease
  • Dermatomyositis
  • Difficulty With Walking
  • Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
  • Dupuytren's Contracture
  • Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
  • Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Goodpasture's Disease
  • Gout
  • Intervertebral Disc Disease
  • Joint Drainage
  • Joint Fluid Test
  • Joint Pain
  • Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
  • Limb Cramp
  • Limb Pain
  • Limb Swelling
  • Low Back Pain
  • Lyme Disease
  • Malaise and Fatigue
  • Muscle Weakness
  • Musculoskeletal Function Test
  • Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Osteoarthritis of Ankle and Foot
  • Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
  • Osteoarthritis of Hands
  • Osteoarthritis of Hip
  • Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
  • Osteoarthritis of Knee
  • Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
  • Osteoarthritis of Spine
  • Osteopenia
  • Osteoporosis
  • Osteoporosis Screening
  • Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
  • Polymyositis
  • Psoriatic Arthritis
  • Quantitative Sensory Test (QST)
  • Raynaud's Disease
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
  • Sjögren's Syndrome
  • Spondylitis
  • Steroid Injection
  • Systemic Sclerosis
  • Systemic Vasculitis
  • Takayasu's Arteritis
  • Temporal Arteritis
  • Trigger Finger
  • Trigger Point Injection
  • Ultrasound, Musculoskeletal
  • Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
  • Wegener's Granulomatosis

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(703) 689-2050

Dr. Nguyen accepts the following insurance:

Aetna
Aetna HMO
Choice Plus POS II
Select
Anthem
Balanced-VA PPO
BlueCare-VA
BlueChoice Adv Open Access (Select Network)-VA
Bronze OAEPO-VA
Bronze-VA PPO
Commonwealth of Virginia
Essential KeyCare-VA
Gold OAEPO-VA
Gold-VA PPO
HealthKeepers Balanced OAPOS-VA
HealthKeepers Bronze OAPOS-VA
HealthKeepers Bronze Pathway OAPOS-VA
HealthKeepers Bronze with H.S.A-VA
HealthKeepers Bronze X (via Exchange)-VA
HealthKeepers Bronze-VA
HealthKeepers Bronze-VA POS Plus
HealthKeepers Catastrophic X (via Exchange)-VA
HealthKeepers Catastrophic-VA
HealthKeepers Gold OAPOS-VA
HealthKeepers Gold Pathway OAPOS-VA
HealthKeepers Gold X (via Exchange)-VA
HealthKeepers Gold-VA
HealthKeepers Gold-VA POS
HealthKeepers Gold-VA POS Plus
HealthKeepers Platinum OAPOS-VA
HealthKeepers Silver OAPOS-VA
HealthKeepers Silver Pathway OAPOS-VA
HealthKeepers Silver X (via Exchange)-VA
HealthKeepers Silver-VA
HealthKeepers Silver-VA POS
HealthKeepers Silver-VA POS Plus
HealthKeepers-VA HMO
Healthy Virginian
Individual Basic BlueCare-VA
Individual Basic KeyCare-VA
Individual KeyCare HSA-VA
Individual KeyCare Preferred-VA
Individual KeyCare-VA
KeyCare Flexible Choice-VA
KeyCare Healthsmart Enhanced Rx-VA
KeyCare Healthsmart-VA
KeyCare-VA POS
KeyCare-VA PPO
Lumenos HSA-VA
National (BlueCard Basic) PPO
National (BlueCard) PPO
Option I-VA
Pathway Tiered Hospital-VA
Pathway X Tiered Hospital Network-VA
Platinum OAEPO-VA
Platinum-VA PPO
Silver OAEPO-VA
Silver-VA PPO
The Local Choice-VA
Virginia Advantage
Virginia Basic
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
KeyCare PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Card PPO
CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Choice Advantage
Blue Preferred PPO
CareFirst Maryland POS
HealthyBlue 2.0
HealthyBlue Advantage
Cigna
Cigna HMO
Cigna PPO
Open Access Plus
First Health
First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO

Locations

Northern Virginia Center For Arthritis

Northern Virginia Center for Arthritis PC1860 Town Center Dr Ste 130 Reston, VA 20190
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Northern Virginia Center For Arthritis

Northern Virginia Center For Arthritis19450 Deerfield Ave Ste 445 Leesburg, VA 20176
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Internal Medicine Group LLC3301 Woodburn Rd Ste 304 Annandale, VA 22003
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