Michael O. Nguyen, MD, PhD
- Dermatology
About
Dr. Michael O. Nguyen is a board-certified dermatologist at UCLA Health who treats skin cancer, acne, eczema, psoriasis, and other skin conditions, including those related to cancer treatment.
Dr. Nguyen earned his MD from Harvard Medical School. He completed his dermatology residency at the University of California, Irvine and his intern year at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City. He received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in biology from Stanford University and his PhD in biochemistry from the University of Oxford as a Fulbright-Clarendon Scholar.
Dr. Nguyen is an Assistant Clinical Professor and Director of Medical Student Education at UCLA Dermatology. He teaches medical students and dermatology residents and was named UCLA Dermatology Teacher of the Year for 2025–2026. He has published in medical and scientific journals and presented at national and international conferences.
A proud Los Angeles native, Dr. Nguyen grew up in the San Gabriel Valley and was the first person in his family to graduate from college. Outside of work, he enjoys traveling and following Los Angeles sports teams.
Dr. Nguyen is a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology (FAAD).
Languages
Education
Medical Board Certification
Residency
Internship
Degrees
Recognitions
- UCLA Dermatology Teacher of the Year, 2025–2026
Locations
UCLA Health Santa Monica Dermatology
Santa Monica Dermatology
Encino Specialty Care
Hospital Affiliations
Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center
Research
Publications
Selected Publications:
- Nguyen MO, Nguyen HT, and Asgari MM. Toward the use of precision medicine in predicting cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma risk among solid organ transplant recipients. British Journal of Dermatology. 2017, Oct; 177(4): 901-902. PMID: 29052902.
- Nguyen MO, Watson AJ, Joyce C, and Buzney EA. Long-term use of home narrowband ultraviolet B phototherapy demonstrates high patient satisfaction, compliance, and low rates of adverse effects: A survey study. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 2020, Jul; 83(1): 267-269. PMID: 32199896.
- Brody G, Nguyen MO, Rojek NW, and Lee BA. A unique case of IgG4-related skin disease and sclerosing cholangitis in a patient with previous hepatitis exposure. JAAD Case Reports. 2021, Sep; 15: 52-55. PMID: 34401431.
- Belzer A, Nguyen MO, Talsania A, Haldas J, Smith J, and Leventhal JS. Spectrum of dermatologic adverse events associated with amivantamab use. JAMA Dermatology. 2023, Jan; 159(1): 109-111. PMID: 36416832.
- Poppens M, Lee K, Nguyen MO. Pigmented vulvar basal cell carcinoma in a Hispanic patient treated with Mohs micrographic surgery. International Journal of Women's Dermatology. 2023, Dec; 1;9(4):e121. PMID: 38074838.
- Noveir S, Tarabay J, Davis J, Nguyen MO. Lymphoepithelioma-like carcinoma of the skin treated by Mohs micrographic surgery. JAAD Case Reports. 2024, May 16:49:110-112. PMID: 38952856.
- Yan MJ, Wongvibulsin S, McKenzie S, Smart CN, Nguyen MO. Cutaneous metastases of alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma in a young adult. JAAD Case Reports. 2025 Sep 26. PMID: 41216298.
- Modanlo N, Cheng K, Nguyen MO, Truong A. Biologic therapies for dermatologic emergencies: A comprehensive review. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 2025 Oct 17. PMID: 41110721.
- Johnsen NA, Carlisle R, Baghoomian W, Pierce JL, Nguyen MO. A novel case of acute localized and generalized exanthematous pustulosis following IL-2 analogue injection amplified by immune checkpoint inhibition. JAAD Case Reports. 2025, Oct 27. PMID: 41362852.
- Boyd G, Terrell J, Nguyen MO. Aggressive squamous cell carcinoma in a transplant recipient. SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine. 2025, Nov; 9.6: 2799-2802.
Insurance
- Aetna
- Anthem Blue Cross
- Blue Shield of California
- Centivo
- Cigna
- First Health
- Health Net of California
- Interplan (part of HealthSmart)
- Medicare Advantage
- MultiPlan
- UFCM Health System
- Prime Health Services
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- TRICARE
- UnitedHealthcare
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Recognitions
- UCLA Dermatology Teacher of the Year, 2025–2026