Dr. Hung Nguyen has always been a natural born caretaker. Recognizing his passion in helping others, he has pursued a life-long career as a front line worker, dedicating his time to care for others.
Bi-lingual in Vietnamese and English, Dr. Nguyen graduated from medical school at Spartan Health Sciences University in Saint Lucia, West Indies. He completed his residency in Psychiatry at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Cooper University Hospital in Camden, New Jersey. Afterwards, he continued on with his fellowship, whereby he was awarded the Clinical Scholar Award in Child and Adult Psychiatry, at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, Florida.
Having completed his formal education, Dr. Nguyen joined Broward Health in Fort Lauderdale, working in the Community Health Service. His Broward colleagues nominated him for his work, earning him the Exceptional People Impacting the Community (EPIC) Award by Mental Health America of Southeast Florida.
In addition to his professional work, Dr. Nguyen enjoys teaching medical students. As an Assistant Clinical Professor at the Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, Dr. Nguyen focuses on a holistic approach in diagnosing and treating patients. Both students and faculty nominated him for his teaching, earning him the Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award and the Excellence in Clinical Teaching in Psychiatry award.
As caring for others is his number one priority, Dr. Nguyen puts patients first. Mindful that many had to endure hardship to see him, Dr. Nguyen takes great pride in dedicating his time to give each person his undivided attention, patiently listening and understanding. His professionalism, calm demeanor, and compassion enable patients to connect with him, creating a safe haven for their needs. It is for this, among many other reasons, for which his patient reviews on Zoc Doc have garnered over 500 reviews with 99% of patients giving him a 5 star review.
On a personal level, Dr. Nguyen practices gratitude and mindfulness, keenly aware that everything begins with our thoughts, as the power of the mind can significantly impact our reality.