Hien Nguyen, MD, MBA, MPH
Trauma SurgeryGeneral SurgeryBariatric Surgery
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Infant 0-2
- Child 3-12
- Adolescent 13-17
- Young Adult 18-25
- Adult 26-64
- Older Adult 65+
Languages
- Vietnamese
- English
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MaleJohns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Hien Nguyen
Professional Titles
- Director, Comprehensive Hernia Center
Primary Academic Title
Associate Professor of Surgery
Johns Hopkins Physician
Background
Hien T. Nguyen, M.D., FACS, is an assistant professor of surgery at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
After completing an undergraduate education at University of California, Davis, Dr. Nguyen earned his medical degree at University of California, Davis School of Medicine. He completed training in general surgery at University of California, San Francisco East Bay, followed by a fellowship in advanced laparoscopic and bariatric surgery at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
Dr. Nguyen is an expert in single-incision surgery, robotic surgery and laparoscopic bariatric surgery (which includes Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, adjustable gastric bands, sleeve gastrectomy and duodenal switch). He was instrumental in helping to establish the single-incision approach for laparoscopic surgery at The Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions. Dr. Nguyen also specializes in the repair of complex hernias and abdominal wall reconstruction, utilizing minimally invasive and advance techniques. He also works with students and residents in surgical education and biomedical engineering.
Dr. Nguyen currently is an active member of many academic organizations, including the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract, the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, the American Hernia Society and the American College of Surgeons. His research interests include clinical outcomes in hernia surgery, critical care medicine, bariatric surgery and metabolic syndrome.
To support Dr. Nguyen's research, visit: https://secure.jhu.edu/form/Nguyen
Centers and Institutes
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Additional Academic Titles
Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering
Memberships
- American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
- Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract
- Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons American College of Surgeon
Locations
- Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
- 4940 Eastern Avenue, Bayview Medical Offices, Level 3, Baltimore, MD 21224
- Get Directions
- phone: 410-550-5900
- fax: 443-769-1233
Expertise
Education
- Graduate School: Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Public Health, MPH, 2022
- Graduate School: Johns Hopkins Carey Business School, MBA, 2017
- Residency: UCSF Medical Center, Surgery, 2008
- Medical Education: UC Davis School of Medicine, MD, 2003
Board Certifications
- Surgery (General Surgery): American Board of Surgery, 2008
Insurance
- Aetna
- CareFirst
- Cigna
- First Health
- Geisinger Health Plan
- HealthSmart/Accel
- Johns Hopkins Health Plans
- MultiPlan
- Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
- Point Comfort Underwriters
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
75 ratings, 34 reviewsThe Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on the national CG-CAHPS Medical Practice patient experience survey through Press Ganey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Comments are also gathered from our CG-CAHPS Medical Practice Survey through Press Ganey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/17/2026
Thank you Doctor for everything.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/17/2026
First time meeting this physician. Seems I have two hernias in the abdomen. He was very nice and clearly knew his stuff. Will likely have him repair them.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/10/2026
Dr Nguyen has the best bedside manner and makes you feel very comfortable with your decisions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/10/2026
A very good surgical experience and post op followup.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/10/2026
Dr. Nguyen has continued the utmost professional medical treatment I have received over the past couples years.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/10/2026
Dr. Nguyen is the best. Wonderful bedside manner that gives one confidence he knows what he's doing.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/3/2026
Wonderful. Very knowledgeable and informative. I am extremely happy with the care I received.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/20/2026
Dr. Nguyen was very patient and informative!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/13/2026
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/6/2026
Excellent care and very kind and listened very well
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/6/2026
Excellent experience!! Most grateful helping me. Gifted surgeon and very caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/30/2025
No reason to believe you are not the best in Baltimore.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/30/2025
Dr Hien Nguyen performed my hernia surgery and he did an excellent job.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/9/2025
Very knowledgeable, friendly and courteous.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/25/2025
Surgeon provided information I needed to determine the need for surgery.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/28/2025
Very courteous and caring. I most definitely was comfortable and at ease. Very direct which I appreciated. Thumbs up you're truly the best. I'm so glad my gastroenterologist sent me to you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/28/2025
I am so honored to have this physician as my doctor. In all my surgical experiences, no one has ever explained in detail my condition. It would take to fix it.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/14/2025
Most Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/14/2025
It was a great visit. I cannot wait for my surgery.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/7/2025
He, like everybody I have dealt with at Hopkins, gave me a sense of confidence in his skill and ability to care for my problem.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/7/2025
He was very good. We were impressed with him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/30/2025
Dr. Nguyen was very reassuring about my having a post-operative seroma and not a hernia at a different site. He gave me well-presented structured guidelines for continued post-operative management and answered every question that my wife and I had.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/16/2025
He assured me that my healing from surgery was going well and that the results were as desired. He gave me instructions on what I should do going forward. This is very helpful to me and gives me confidence.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/19/2025
Detailed ND shared x ray results and explained in everyday words.Very impressive.First class, I am totally impressed!And do not complement easily..
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/15/2025
Thank you all.. Those who help me
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/15/2025
Very competent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/15/2025
Top excellent surgeon.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/8/2025
Knowledgeable and good listener
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/1/2025
Excellent surgeon had open ventral hernia repair .. Care was excellent!!
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/1/2025
He was factual to the point of being condescending.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/1/2025
Dr Nguyen is very nice, compassionate, has a very good bedside manner and an excellent surgeon.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/10/2025
He is the best.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/20/2025
Love him
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/6/2025
I felt very comfortable with Dr. Nguyen and his team. Im so glad he was recommended to me.