Derrick Duong Nguyen, MD
Medical Oncology
Biography
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| Infants and Toddlers (ages 0-2) |
| Children (ages 3-11) |
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| Language(s) Spoken |
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| English |
| Vietnamese |
| Education |
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| Internship: Internal Medicine, Louisiana State University Health (2004) |
| Medical School: University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio (2004) |
| Residency: Internal Medicine, University of New Mexico Office of Education (2007) |
| Fellowship: Medical Oncology, University of Texas Medical Branch - Galveston (2009) |
| Fellowship: Medical Oncology, UT Health Science Center at San Antonio (2009) |
| Certifications |
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| Medical Oncology- American Board of Internal Medicine |
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Patient Ratings (1078)
The patient rating score is an average of all responses to physician-related questions on our nationally recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey .
| averageRating | metric | |
|---|---|---|
| 4.8 | Wait Time at Clinic | |
| 4.8 | Time Care Provider spent with Patient | |
| 4.9 | Provider showed concern | |
| 4.9 | Provider included you in decisions | |
| 4.9 | Friendliness/Courtesy of Care Provider | |
| 4.9 | Rate Care Provider |
Patient Comments (505)
Overview of patient comments
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Patient comments are gathered from our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey and are displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
Patients appreciate
Patients consistently praise Dr. Nguyen for his exceptional compassion, attentiveness, and communication skills. The most frequently highlighted strength is his ability to truly listen to patients and address their concerns without making them feel rushed. Reviewers repeatedly commend his thoroughness in explaining diagnoses, lab results, and treatment plans in clear, understandable terms. Many patients also note that he treats them as whole people rather than just patients, showing genuine interest in their personal lives and overall well-being. His warm bedside manner, cheerful demeanor, and ability to put patients at ease — particularly those navigating difficult cancer diagnoses — are mentioned across a large number of reviews. Several long-term patients spanning multiple years speak highly of his consistent, dedicated care throughout their cancer journeys.
Patients also share
Opportunities for improvement noted in the reviews are minimal. One reviewer mentioned they wished Dr. Nguyen would explain things more in layman's terms rather than using medical jargon. Another noted that on one occasion he seemed to be running behind and slightly rushed. One reviewer felt that the explanation of two different medication choices could have been more thorough. These are isolated observations and do not represent a recurring theme across the broader body of feedback.