Meet the Doctor

Dr. Thomas T. Nguyen

Thomas T. Nguyen, M.D, the medical director of Orange County Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery Center, is a highly respected, board-certified plastic surgeon with over 20 years of experience. He has contributed his knowledge to multiple publications. Dr. Nguyen is a former Assistant Professor of Surgery at USC Medical School. He is caring, compassionate, and dedicated to providing his patients with the best care possible, and beautiful, natural looking results.

Education and training

Dr. Nguyen graduated Magna cum Laude from Millsaps College, and received numerous honors for academic excellence including "Who's Who Among American Colleges and Universities" and "Outstanding Pre-Med Student of the Year." He completed post-graduate training with the University of Texas Medical Branch and the Mississippi School of Medicine.

The doctor completed fellowships with Shriners Burn Institute of Plastic Surgery at The Medical University of South Carolina and the National Institute of Health. During that time, he developed a passion for helping burn victims, and began intensive study of this branch of reconstructive surgery. His tireless work has contributed significantly to burn research; he has published nine book chapters, and twenty-three articles on the subject, as well as giving multiple lectures across the United States and Canada.

Professional experience and affiliations

Dr. Nguyen, a native of Texas, relocated to California after the University of Southern California recruited him as an Assistant Professor of Surgery. He went on to serve as Associate Director with The University of Southern California Burn Center and the Los Angeles County Burn Center, during which time he continued his research work as well as teaching.

Known as a kind, compassionate, and artistically skilled surgeon, Dr. Nguyen continues to share his knowledge and expertise. He is the founder and Medical Director of Orange County Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery Center, which is located in Huntington Beach, CA serving residents throughout Orange County and beyond. His uncompromising dedication to quality and passion for helping his patients has earned him great respect among his peers. He maintains active membership in the following professional organizations:

• American Medical Association
• American Society of Plastic Surgeons
• Fellow, American College of Surgeons (FACS)