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Ninh T. Nguyen

Ninh T. Nguyen, MD

Orange, CA

About Ninh T. Nguyen, MD

Specialties & classifications: Bariatric Surgery · General Surgery

Ninh T. Nguyen is a bariatric surgeon in Orange, CA. Contact the practice to discuss surgical options, appointment availability and insurance coverage.

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Education and Training

  • Medical school · 1990

    University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio

    MD

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  • Residency

    Mt Sinai Med Ctr Of Fl, Inc, General Surgery

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Reported credentials

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Reported affiliations

  • UNIVERSITY SURGEONS OF ORANGE A MEDICAL GROUP Source ↗

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Selected publications

  • Differential impact of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists for weight loss in the type 2 diabetic and non-diabetic populations. · 2026 Source ↗
  • Short-Term Outcomes of Laparoscopic Hiatal Hernia Repair with Consecutive Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication: A Prospective Multicenter Cohort Study. · 2026 Source ↗
  • Association of Obesity With Respiratory Complications in Trauma Patients Undergoing Emergent Surgery. · 2026 Source ↗
  • ASO Visual Abstract: Underutilization of Staging Laparoscopy Prior to Neoadjuvant Systemic Therapy in Gastric Cancer. · 2026 Source ↗
  • The association between adherence to elective nodal volume guidelines and reduced distant metastasis in esophageal and gastroesophageal junction cancer: a retrospective analysis of elective nodal irradiation. · 2026 Source ↗
  • Association of GERD with Sleeve Gastrectomy: An Unintended Consequence. · 2026 Source ↗
  • Correction: Effectiveness of transoral endoscopic fundoplication with or without hiatal hernia repair in patients with gerd and chronic cough. · 2026 Source ↗
  • Effectiveness of transoral endoscopic fundoplication with or without hiatal hernia repair in patients with gerd and chronic cough. · 2025 Source ↗
  • Underutilization of Staging Laparoscopy Prior to Neoadjuvant Systemic Therapy in Gastric Cancer. · 2026 Source ↗
  • Dexmedetomidine for Analgesia in Nonintubated Patients With Traumatic Rib Fractures: A Randomized Clinical Trial. · 2025 Source ↗
  • Nature of antireflux barrier formed by Nissen fundoplication surgery. · 2025 Source ↗
  • The Intersection of Disability and Cancer: Improving Outcomes in Cancer Patients With Disabilities. · 2025 Source ↗
  • Invited Commentary. · 2025 Source ↗
  • The Esophagogastric Junction Reconsidered. · 2025 Source ↗
  • Flap Valve-Preserving Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy (INNOVATE-VSG): Clinical Trial Study Protocol. · 2025 Source ↗
  • Inpatient Cost of Trauma Care Versus Repair of Elective Open Inguinal Hernias: Nationwide Trends Over Nearly a Decade. · 2025 Source ↗
  • Correlation of the Endoscopic Esophagogastric Junction Integrity with Symptomatic GERD in Patients Undergoing Work-Up for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. · 2025 Source ↗
  • Prospective Outpatient Follow-Up of Early Cognitive Impairment in Patients with Mild Traumatic Brain Injury and Intracranial Hemorrhage. · 2024 Source ↗
  • Obese adolescents have higher risk for femur fracture after motor vehicle collision. · 2024 Source ↗
  • Impact of bariatric surgery on circulating irisin levels: a systematic review and meta‑analysis. · 2024 Source ↗
  • Bariatric Surgery Improves Serum CD40L Levels as a Predictor of Cardiovascular Risk: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. · 2024 Source ↗
  • Comparing Accuracy of Night Radiology Interpretations for Pediatric Trauma: Radiology Residents Versus Attending Teleradiologists. · 2024 Source ↗
  • Correlation of the Endoscopic Gastroesophageal Flap Valve with Pathologic Reflux. · 2024 Source ↗
  • Improvement of Triglyceride-Glucose Index Following Bariatric Surgery: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. · 2024 Source ↗
  • Domestic firearm violence against women (2018-2021). · 2024 Source ↗
  • Implications of Using Chatbots for Future Surgical Education. · 2023 Source ↗
  • Obese adolescents have higher risk for severe lower extremity fractures after falling. · 2023 Source ↗
  • Open vs robotic gastrectomy with D2 lymphadenectomy: a propensity score-matched analysis on 1469 patients from the IMIGASTRIC prospective database. · 2023 Source ↗
  • Analysis of Veno-Venous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for COVID-19 Compared to Non-COVID Etiologies. · 2023 Source ↗
  • Readmission and Disposition in Patients With Malignant Bowel Obstructions Following Gastrostomy Tube. · 2023 Source ↗
  • Development and Validation of a Renal Replacement after Trauma Scoring Tool. · 2023 Source ↗
  • Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Management and Outcomes of Acute Cholecystitis at US Academic Centers. · 2023 Source ↗
  • Trends in mass shootings in the United States (2013-2021): A worsening American epidemic of death. · 2023 Source ↗
  • Transoral incisionless fundoplication for recurrent symptoms after laparoscopic fundoplication. · 2023 Source ↗
  • Weight Regain After Bariatric Surgery: Scope of the Problem, Causes, Prevention, and Treatment. · 2023 Source ↗
  • Dawn of a New Normal: Resident and Faculty Attitudes in Adopting Virtual Conferences and Education. · 2022 Source ↗
  • A phase Ib feasibility trial of response adapted neoadjuvant therapy in gastric cancer (RANT-GC). · 2022 Source ↗
  • First report from the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery closed-claims registry: prevalence, causes, and lessons learned from bariatric surgery medical malpractice claims. · 2022 Source ↗
  • Outcomes of COVID-19 adults managed in an outpatient versus hospital setting. · 2022 Source ↗
  • Outcomes of obese patients hospitalized with COVID-19: the impact of prior bariatric surgery. · 2022 Source ↗
  • Laparoscopic Compared with Open D2 Gastrectomy on Perioperative and Long-Term, Stage-Stratified Oncological Outcomes for Gastric Cancer: A Propensity Score-Matched Analysis of the IMIGASTRIC Database. · 2021 Source ↗
  • Male gender is a predictor of higher mortality in hospitalized adults with COVID-19. · 2021 Source ↗
  • The DEPARTS Score: A Novel Tool for Predicting Discharge Disposition in Geriatric Trauma Patients. · 2023 Source ↗
  • Analysis of COVID-19 Patients With Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Managed With Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation at US Academic Centers. · 2021 Source ↗
  • Characteristics and Outcomes of Women With COVID-19 Giving Birth at US Academic Centers During the COVID-19 Pandemic. · 2021 Source ↗
  • Improved outcomes over time for adult COVID-19 patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome or acute respiratory failure. · 2021 Source ↗
  • The Impact of COVID-19 on Volume of Inpatient Hospitalization Through General Medicine and Medicine Subspecialty Services at US Medical Centers. · 2021 Source ↗
  • The impact of the novel coronavirus pandemic on gastrointestinal operative volume in the United States. · 2022 Source ↗
  • Outcomes and Mortality Among Adults Hospitalized With COVID-19 at US Medical Centers. · 2021 Source ↗
  • Collaboration between GI surgery & Gastroenterology improves understanding of the optimal antireflux valve-the omega flap valve. · 2021 Source ↗
  • Outcomes of Complex Gastrointestinal Cancer Resection at US News & World Report Top-Ranked vs Non-Ranked Hospitals. · 2021 Source ↗
  • Novel Interdisciplinary Approach to GERD: Concomitant Laparoscopic Hiatal Hernia Repair with Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication. · 2021 Source ↗
  • Predictors of Anastomotic Leak After Esophagectomy for Cancer: Not All Leaks Increase Mortality. · 2021 Source ↗
  • Risk Factors for Appendiceal Cancer After Appendectomy. · 2021 Source ↗
  • The Role of Endoscopic Stent in Management of Postesophagectomy Leaks. · 2020 Source ↗
  • Short- and long-term survival after laparoscopic versus open total gastrectomy for gastric adenocarcinoma: a National database study. · 2021 Source ↗
  • Geriatric patients undergoing appendectomy have increased risk of intraoperative perforation and/or abscess. · 2020 Source ↗
  • Implementation of a High-Value Care Curriculum for General Surgery Residents. · 2020 Source ↗
  • The effect of transparency on the gender-based compensation gap in surgical disciplines within a large academic healthcare system. · 2021 Source ↗
  • Decreased Length of Stay After Laparoscopic Diaphragm Repair for Isolated Diaphragm Injury After Penetrating Trauma. · 2020 Source ↗
  • Obesity associated with increased postoperative pulmonary complications and mortality after trauma laparotomy. · 2021 Source ↗
  • Venous thromboembolism risk for the contemporary bariatric surgeon. · 2020 Source ↗
  • Association of US News & World Report Top Ranking for Gastroenterology and Gastrointestinal Operation With Patient Outcomes in Abdominal Procedures. · 2019 Source ↗
  • Evolving changes of minimally invasive esophagectomy: a single-institution experience. · 2020 Source ↗
  • Outcomes of laparoscopic hiatal hernia repair based on surgical specialty: thoracic versus general surgeons. · 2020 Source ↗
  • Obese trauma patients have increased need for dialysis. · 2020 Source ↗
  • Same-Day Discharge after Non-Perforated Laparoscopic Appendectomy Is Safe. · 2021 Source ↗
  • Operative time as a marker of quality in bariatric surgery. · 2019 Source ↗
  • High and low estimated glomerular filtration rates are associated with adverse outcomes in patients undergoing surgery for gastrointestinal malignancies. · 2019 Source ↗
  • Black Race and Body Mass Index Are Risk Factors for Rhabdomyolysis and Acute Kidney Injury in Trauma. · 2020 Source ↗
  • Laparoscopic versus open resection of gastrointestinal stromal tumors: survival outcomes from the NCDB. · 2019 Source ↗
  • Use of laparoscopic colectomy increasing in trauma: comparison of laparoscopic vs. open colectomy. · 2019 Source ↗
  • How safe is same-day discharge after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy? · 2018 Source ↗
  • Robotic versus laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy: a MBSAQIP analysis. · 2019 Source ↗
  • Ten-year Outcomes of a Prospective Randomized Trial of Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Versus Laparoscopic Gastric Banding. · 2018 Source ↗
  • Risk Factors for Gastrointestinal Leak after Bariatric Surgery: MBASQIP Analysis. · 2018 Source ↗
  • One-Year Mortality after Contemporary Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery: An Analysis of the Bariatric Outcomes Longitudinal Database. · 2018 Source ↗
  • Same-Day Discharge after Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass: An Analysis of the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program Database. · 2018 Source ↗
  • Association of Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating With Outcomes in Advanced Laparoscopic Abdominal Surgery. · 2017 Source ↗
  • An endoscopic mucosal grading system is predictive of leak in stapled rectal anastomoses. · 2018 Source ↗
  • Association of pre-operative estimated GFR on post-operative pulmonary complications in laparoscopic surgeries. · 2017 Source ↗
  • The effect of hospital teaching status on outcomes in bariatric surgery. · 2017 Source ↗
  • Sleeve gastrectomy telementoring: a SAGES multi-institutional quality improvement initiative. · 2018 Source ↗
  • Risk of Postoperative Venous Thromboembolism Among Pregnant Women. · 2017 Source ↗
  • Volume and outcomes relationship in laparoscopic diaphragmatic hernia repair. · 2017 Source ↗
  • American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery estimation of bariatric surgery procedures in 2015 and surgeon workforce in the United States. · 2016 Source ↗
  • Bariatric surgery for obesity and metabolic disorders: state of the art. · 2017 Source ↗
  • Constructing a competency-based bariatric surgery fellowship training curriculum. · 2017 Source ↗
  • Project 6 Summit: SAGES telementoring initiative. · 2016 Source ↗
  • Consideration for Esophagectomy in Patients with Prior Bariatric Surgery. · 2016 Source ↗
  • A Decade Analysis of Trends and Outcomes of Male vs Female Patients Who Underwent Bariatric Surgery. · 2016 Source ↗
  • Trends in utilization of bariatric surgery, 2009-2012. · 2016 Source ↗
  • Lipids and bariatric procedures Part 2 of 2: scientific statement from the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS), the National Lipid Association (NLA), and Obesity Medicine Association (OMA). · 2016 Source ↗
  • Lipids and bariatric procedures part 1 of 2: Scientific statement from the National Lipid Association, American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, and Obesity Medicine Association: FULL REPORT. · 2016 Source ↗
  • Robotic, laparoscopic and open surgery for gastric cancer compared on surgical, clinical and oncological outcomes: a multi-institutional chart review. A study protocol of the International study group on Minimally Invasive surgery for GASTRIc Cancer-IMIGASTRIC. · 2015 Source ↗
  • Lipids and bariatric procedures part 1 of 2: Scientific statement from the National Lipid Association, American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, and Obesity Medicine Association: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY. · 2016 Source ↗
  • Erratum to "Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy leads the U.S. utilization of bariatric surgery at academic medical centers": Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases 11 (2015) 987-990. · 2016 Source ↗
  • Hand-Assisted Laparoscopic Approach in Colon Surgery. · 2015 Source ↗
  • American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery estimation of bariatric surgery procedures in the United States, 2011-2014. · 2015 Source ↗
  • Hospital Accreditation and Bariatric Surgery: Is It Important? · 2015 Source ↗
  • Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy leads the U.S. utilization of bariatric surgery at academic medical centers. · 2015 Source ↗
  • Current status of minimally invasive surgery for gastric cancer: A literature review to highlight studies limits. · 2015 Source ↗
  • Outcomes of laparoscopic feeding jejunostomy tube placement in 299 patients. · 2016 Source ↗
  • 28(th) ASMBS Presidential Address: "Achieving our Vision". · 2015 Source ↗
  • Bariatric surgery in the elderly: 2009-2013. · 2015 Source ↗
  • Systematic review on reoperative bariatric surgery: American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Revision Task Force. · 2014 Source ↗
  • Accreditation in metabolic and bariatric surgery: pro versus con. · 2014 Source ↗
  • Changes in the makeup of bariatric surgery: a national increase in use of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy. · 2013 Source ↗
  • Use of laparoscopy in general surgical operations at academic centers. · 2013 Source ↗
  • Strategic laparoscopic surgery for improved cosmesis in general and bariatric surgery: analysis of initial 127 cases. · 2012 Source ↗
  • Outcomes of bariatric surgery performed at accredited vs nonaccredited centers. · 2012 Source ↗
  • Minimally invasive esophagectomy with and without gastric ischemic conditioning. · 2012 Source ↗
  • Outcome of laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding and prevalence of band revision and explantation at academic centers: 2007-2009. · 2012 Source ↗
  • Laparoscopic enucleation or wedge resection of benign gastric pathology: analysis of 44 consecutive cases. · 2011 Source ↗
  • Increasing utilization of laparoscopic gastric banding in the adolescent: data from academic medical centers, 2002-2009. · 2011 Source ↗
  • Management of gastrointestinal leaks after minimally invasive esophagectomy: conventional treatments vs. endoscopic stenting. · 2011 Source ↗
  • Proposal for a bariatric mortality risk classification system for patients undergoing bariatric surgery. · 2013 Source ↗
  • Utilization and outcomes of laparoscopic versus open paraesophageal hernia repair. · 2011 Source ↗
  • Trends in use of bariatric surgery, 2003-2008. · 2011 Source ↗
  • Predictive factors of mortality in bariatric surgery: data from the Nationwide Inpatient Sample. · 2011 Source ↗
  • Relationship between obesity and diabetes in a US adult population: findings from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 1999-2006. · 2011 Source ↗
  • The use of endoscopic stent in management of leaks after sleeve gastrectomy. · 2010 Source ↗
  • Outcomes of minimally invasive esophagectomy without pyloroplasty: analysis of 109 cases. · 2010 Source ↗
  • Effect of staple height on gastrojejunostomy during laparoscopic gastric bypass: a multicenter prospective randomized trial. · 2010 Source ↗
  • Improved bariatric surgery outcomes for Medicare beneficiaries after implementation of the medicare national coverage determination. · 2010 Source ↗
  • Association of obesity with risk of coronary heart disease: findings from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 1999-2006. · 2010 Source ↗
  • Minimally invasive intrathoracic esophagogastric anastomosis: circular stapler technique with transoral placement of the anvil. · 2010 Source ↗
  • Minimally invasive esophagectomy without the use of postoperative nasogastric tube decompression. · 2009 Source ↗
  • Comparison study of conventional laparoscopic gastric banding versus laparoendoscopic single site gastric banding. · 2010 Source ↗
  • Laparoscopic gastric bypass or gastric banding: which operation is best? · 2010 Source ↗
  • Laparoscopic transumbilical gastrojejunostomy: an advanced anastomotic procedure performed through a single site. · 2009 Source ↗
  • A prospective randomized trial of laparoscopic gastric bypass versus laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding for the treatment of morbid obesity: outcomes, quality of life, and costs. · 2009 Source ↗
  • Minimally invasive esophagectomy: lessons learned from 104 operations. · 2008 Source ↗
  • Improvement of restrictive and obstructive pulmonary mechanics following laparoscopic bariatric surgery. · 2009 Source ↗
  • Laparoscopic transumbilical cholecystectomy without visible abdominal scars. · 2009 Source ↗
  • Association of hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemia, and metabolic syndrome with obesity: findings from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 1999 to 2004. · 2008 Source ↗
  • Laparoscopic transumbilical sleeve gastrectomy without visible abdominal scars. · 2009 Source ↗
  • A single-port technique for laparoscopic extended stapled appendectomy. · 2009 Source ↗
  • Natural orifice management of anastomotic leaks after minimally invasive esophagogastrectomy. · 2008 Source ↗
  • Minimally invasive surgical enucleation or esophagogastrectomy for benign tumor of the esophagus. · 2008 Source ↗
  • Single laparoscopic incision transabdominal (SLIT) surgery-adjustable gastric banding: a novel minimally invasive surgical approach. · 2008 Source ↗
  • Advances in circular stapling technique for gastric bypass: transoral placement of the anvil. · 2008 Source ↗
  • Laparoscopic surgery is associated with a lower incidence of venous thromboembolism compared with open surgery. · 2007 Source ↗
  • A case study from the advanced bariatric life support initiative: pulmonary embolism after laparoscopic gastric bypass. · 2007 Source ↗
  • Use and outcomes of laparoscopic versus open gastric bypass at academic medical centers. · 2007 Source ↗
  • Minimally invasive management of intrathoracic leaks after esophagogastrectomy. · 2007 Source ↗
  • Reoperations and revisions in bariatric surgery. · 2007 Source ↗
  • Laparoscopic transgastric access to the biliary tree after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. · 2007 Source ↗
  • Complications of antiobesity surgery. · 2007 Source ↗
  • Laparoscopic and thoracoscopic Ivor Lewis esophagectomy after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. · 2006 Source ↗
  • Resolution of hyperlipidemia after laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. · 2006 Source ↗
  • Quality of life assessment in the morbidly obese. · 2006 Source ↗
  • Preoperative laparoscopic ligation of the left gastric vessels in preparation for esophagectomy. · 2006 Source ↗
  • Result of a national audit of bariatric surgery performed at academic centers: a 2004 University HealthSystem Consortium Benchmarking Project. · 2006 Source ↗
  • Accelerated growth of bariatric surgery with the introduction of minimally invasive surgery. · 2005 Source ↗
  • Glycolide copolymer staple-line reinforcement reduces staple site bleeding during laparoscopic gastric bypass: a prospective randomized trial. · 2005 Source ↗
  • Thoracolaparoscopic modification of the Ivor Lewis esophagogastrectomy. · 2006 Source ↗
  • Esophagectomy for Barrett's esophagus: indications, techniques, and outcome. · 2006 Source ↗
  • Bioabsorbable staple line reinforcement for laparoscopic gastrointestinal surgery. · 2005 Source ↗
  • The relationship between hospital volume and outcome in bariatric surgery at academic medical centers. · 2004 Source ↗
  • Is heated and humidified gas necessary during laparoscopic gastric bypass? · 2005 Source ↗
  • Rationale for laparoscopic gastric bypass. · 2005 Source ↗
  • Application of robotics in general surgery: initial experience. · 2004 Source ↗
  • The practice of bariatric surgery at academic medical centers. · 2004 Source ↗
  • Trends in utilization and outcomes of laparoscopic versus open appendectomy. · 2004 Source ↗
  • Improving the quality of care in bariatric surgery: the volume and outcome relationship. · 2005 Source ↗
  • The physiologic effects of pneumoperitoneum in the morbidly obese. · 2005 Source ↗
  • The efficacy of fibrin sealant in prevention of anastomotic leak after laparoscopic gastric bypass. · 2004 Source ↗
  • Gastrointestinal hemorrhage after laparoscopic gastric bypass. · 2004 Source ↗
  • Bowel obstruction after laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. · 2004 Source ↗
  • Thoracoscopic and laparoscopic esophagectomy for benign and malignant disease: lessons learned from 46 consecutive procedures. · 2003 Source ↗
  • Open vs. laparoscopic procedures in bariatric surgery. · 2004 Source ↗
  • Laparoscopic resection of gastric stromal tumor: a tailored approach. · 2003 Source ↗
  • Incidence and outcome of anastomotic stricture after laparoscopic gastric bypass. · 2003 Source ↗
  • Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass vs. laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding for treatment of morbid obesity. · 2004 Source ↗
  • Factors associated with operative outcomes in laparoscopic gastric bypass. · 2003 Source ↗
  • Early gastrointestinal hemorrhage after laparoscopic gastric bypass. · 2003 Source ↗

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