Quang-Tuyen Nguyen,
MD

Languages Spoken: American Sign Language (ASL), English, Vietnamese
Dr. Nguyen received her medical degree from the University of California San Diego School of Medicine, and completed her Pediatric Residency at the Tufts Floating Hospital for Children in Boston, MA. She stayed on as Chief Resident of her class. Afterwards she served in private practice for a large multi-specialty group in the Seattle area before joining the University.
She is board-certified in General Pediatrics and currently an Assistant Professor at the University of Utah, Department of Pediatrics, Division of General Pediatrics. She is currently working at the University Pediatric Clinic and in the Child Development Program the University Developmental Clinics. Her specific clinical interests are in developmental disorders as well as normal child development, developmental disabilities, obesity, healthy lifestyles and healthy families, and patient safety in medical systems.
Clinical Locations
University Developmental Assessment Clinic
801-587-2255
Fax: (801) 585-2209
Pediatrics, Area F
801-581-2205
Specialties
Board Certification and Academic Information
Academic Departments | Pediatrics
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Assistant Professor (Clinical) |
Academic Divisions | General Pediatrics |
Board Certification | American Board of Pediatrics (Pediatrics) |
Patient Rating
The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey.
Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
Likelihood of recommending care provider
4.9/ 5

Care provider's explanation of condition/problem
4.9/ 5

Care provider's effort to include me in decisions
4.9/ 5

Wait time at clinic
4.6/ 5

Care provider's concern for questions & worries
4.9/ 5

Patient Comments
Patient comments are gathered from our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survery and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
UofU Patient
September 06, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr. Quang-Tuyen Nguyen is the best. I thought Dr. Irons was great; however, she may be a little better. She is kind, thoughtful, and understanding. She takes the time to listen to your issues and provide you with best solutions. I am very grateful that she is my children's pediatrician.
UofU Patient
May 25, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr Q was so wonderful in fitting us in & helping me not worry as much about my child's illness. She had a student with her & I could tell that she cared about making sure the student understood the exam, questions to ask, and things to look out for.
UofU Patient
March 28, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr Q is outstanding. she is thoughtful, kind, great w kids, and appreciate her excellent care.
UofU Patient
March 05, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
I don't have enough good things to say about Dr. Q. Thank you for sacrificing so much to be a fantastic doctor. We are so lucky.
UofU Patient
November 15, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr Nguyen is thorough and we are truly enjoying her so far.
UofU Patient
November 06, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
I can't thank Dr. Q enough for the time she spends with us and the experience that she has.
UofU Patient
September 17, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Great first appointment and very happy with the doctor. Listened to my concerns and I think she'll be great for my kids.
UofU Patient
August 18, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr. Nguyen second to none. I'd highly recommend her to anyone looking for a pediatrician.
UofU Patient
July 15, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr. Q is a kind and compassionate physician.
Dr. Nguyen received her medical degree from the University of California San Diego School of Medicine, and completed her Pediatric Residency at the Tufts Floating Hospital for Children in Boston, MA. She stayed on as Chief Resident of her class. Afterwards she served in private practice for a large multi-specialty group in the Seattle area before joining the University.
She is board-certified in General Pediatrics and currently an Assistant Professor at the University of Utah, Department of Pediatrics, Division of General Pediatrics. She is currently working at the University Pediatric Clinic and in the Child Development Program the University Developmental Clinics. Her specific clinical interests are in developmental disorders as well as normal child development, developmental disabilities, obesity, healthy lifestyles and healthy families, and patient safety in medical systems.
Academic Locations
Board Certification and Academic Information
Academic Departments | Pediatrics
-
Assistant Professor (Clinical) |
Academic Divisions | General Pediatrics |
Board Certification | American Board of Pediatrics (Pediatrics) |
Education History
Chief Resident | Floating Hospital for Children at Tufts Medical Center Pediatrics Chief Resident, 2012 |
Residency | Floating Hospital for Children at Tufts Medical Center Pediatrics Resident, 2011 |
Internship | Floating Hospital for Children at Tufts Medical Center Pediatrics Intern, 2009 |
Professional Medical | University of California, San Diego School of Medicine Medicine M.D., 2008 |
Undergraduate | Harvard University History of Science B.A., 2001 |
Selected Publications - Journal Articles
Journal Article
- Stipelman CH, Stoddard GJ, Smith ER, Bell JJ, Sivaloganathan V, Liu D, Goldman-Luthy JA, Nguyen QT, Rivero A, Burgi JR, Young PC (2019). Quality Improvement Intervention for Universal Lipid Screening in Children Aged 9 to 11 Years. Clin Pediatr (Phila), 58(14), 1528-1533.
- Ahlers K, Gabrielsen TP, Ellzey A, Brady A, Litchford A, Fox J, Nguyen QT, Carbone PS (2018). A Pilot Project Using Pediatricians as Initial Diagnosticians in Multidisciplinary Autism Evaluations for Young Children. J Dev Behav Pediatr, 40(1), 1-11.
Book Chapter
- Nguyen QT, Weinberg J, Hilborne LH (2005). Physician Event Reporting: Training the Next Generation of PhysiciansBTI - Advances in Patient Safety: From Research to Implementation (Volume 4: Programs, Tools, and Products). Rockville (MD).
- Weinberg J, Hilborne LH, Nguyen QT (2005). Regulation of Health Policy: Patient Safety and the StatesBTI - Advances in Patient Safety: From Research to Implementation (Volume 1: Research Findings). Rockville (MD).