Dr. Nguyen Nhut Thong MD

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Get to know Neurologist Dr. Nguyen Nhut Thong, who serves patients in Fountain Valley, Long Beach, California.

Dr. Thong is a veteran neurologist who diagnoses and treats patients at The Truong Neuroscience Institute & The Parkinson’s Disease & Movement Disorders Institute in Fountain Valley, Long Beach, California.

With an impressive professional journey that spans fifty years, the doctor’s areas of expertise include the treatment of all types of neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, seizure disorder, and dementia. He has extensive experience in performing EMG/NCS studies, toxin injections, and EEG interpretation. 

Previously practicing in private practices in several cities across Orange County, Dr. Thong served as a Consultant Neurologist at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center and Patton State Hospital. He also held several academic appointments, serving as an Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of California, Irvine, Western University of Health Sciences, and the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. He developed curriculum and taught lectures at the Arrowhead Regional Medical Center in various topics such as didactic and clinical lectures in family practice medicine, and clinical teaching for medical school students. 

Additionally, he has served as a sub-investigator for various Parkinson’s disease and cervical dystonia clinical trials, notably – the clinical trial of levodopa-carbidopa intestinal gel that produced the commercial drug Duopa for advanced Parkinson’s disease patients. 

With a broad educational background, Dr. Thong graduated with his medical degree from the University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam. He then performed his fellowship in neuroanatomy and neurophysiology at Georgetown University Medical Center. He remained at Georgetown University Medical Center to obtain his residency in neurology and finished at The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center.

Dedicated to excellence, he is board-certified in neurology by the American Board of Neurology and Psychiatry, a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to serving the professions of psychiatry and neurology. Additionally, he is board-certified through the American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine.

Having met the standards and guidelines required of the nation’s leading neurologists, Dr. Thong is a Fellow of the American Academy of Neurology (FAAN). He is also a member of the California Association of Neurological Surgeons and the Vietnamese American Medical Association. 

Neurology is a branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the nervous system. Neurologists are licensed medical specialists who diagnose and treat disorders that affect the brain, spinal cord, nerves, and muscles of patients. They examine a patient’s mental and physical status, conduct medical tests and scans, and evaluate the results to diagnose and treat the patient.

Very committed to practicing medicine, Dr. Thong’s passion for medicine manifests through the years of service he has dedicated to the community. He attributes his success to enjoying what he does for a living as well as remaining dedicated and devoted to his work. 

Outside of practicing medicine, he enjoys reading, biking, and traveling. 

Additional Information

Nguyen Nhut Thong, MD, FAAN, is a Seasoned Neurologist with The Parkinson's and Movement Disorder Institute in Fountain Valley and Long Beach, California

Nguyen Nhut Thong, MD, FAAN, is a veteran neurologist who diagnoses and treats patients at The Truong Neuroscience Institute DBA the Parkinson's and Movement Disorder Institute in Fountain Valley and Long Beach, California. The central office for the medical group is located in the campus of Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center in Orange County and is the main location for patient care and clinical research. As a neurologist, Dr. Thong has dedicated training and unique experience in the diagnosis and treatment of all categories of conditions and disease involving the central and peripheral nervous system, including their coverings, blood vessels, and all effector tissue, such as muscle. Neurological practice relies heavily on the field of neuroscience, which is the scientific study of the nervous system. Dr. Thong has an impressive professional journey that spans fifty years and his areas of expertise include Parkinson’s Disease (PD), Multiple Sclerosis (MS), seizure disorder, as well as dementia and neurodegenerative diseases. He has extensive experience in performing EMG/NCS studies, toxin injections, and EEG interpretation. Throughout his many years of experience, he has upheld a steadfast commitment to the ethical and professional standards of his practice, as evidenced by his sterling record, and ensures an impeccable degree of patient satisfaction in all facets of his work. For more information about Dr. Nguyen N. Thong, please visit http://www.pmdi.org/dr-thong-nguyen.html or http://nguyen-thong.findatopdoc.me/. 

Nguyen Nhut Thong, MD, FAAN, attended the University of Saigon in Vietnam, where he was awarded his medical degree. Upon moving to the United States, he undertook fellowship training in neuroanatomy and neurophysiology at Georgetown University Medical Center/Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington, DC, where he remained to complete his neurology residency, which he finished at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. Dr. Thong received board certification in neurology from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and is board-certified in electrodiagnostic medicine by the American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine. He remains at the forefront of his challenging specialty via memberships and affiliations with prestigious professional societies and associations, such as the American Academy of Neurology, the Vietnamese American Medical Association, and the Association of California Neurology. Moreover, Dr. Thong attained fellowship of the American Academy of Neurology having met the standards and guidelines required of the nation’s leading neuroogists. For more information about Nguyen Nhut Thong, MD, FAAN, please visit https://www.findatopdoc.com/doctor/8136621-Nguyen-Thong-Neurologist-Fountain-Valley-California-92708. 

Prior to his current endeavors, Nguyen Nhut Thong, MD, FAAN, practiced as a Consultant Neurologist at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center and Patton State Hospital. He also worked in private practices in several cities across Orange County. Additionally, Dr. Thong has served as a sub-investigator for various Parkinson’s Disease and cervical dystonia clinical trials, notably, the clinical trial of levodopa-carbidopa intestinal gel that produced the commercial drug Duopa for advanced Parkinson’s Disease patients. In addition to practicing medicine, Dr. Thong has held several academic appointments as a clinical professor, which include his role as an Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of California, Irvine, Western University of Health Sciences, and the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. Dr. Thong developed curriculum and taught lectures at the Arrowhead Regional Medical Center in various topics, such as didactic and clinical lectures in family practice medicine, and clinical teaching for medical school students. Dr. Thong feels that his success is attributable primarily to enjoying what he does for a living, as well as his dedication and devotion to his work. He dedicates his spare time to biking, reading, and traveling. For more information about Dr. Nguyen N. Thong, please visit http://www.pmdi.org/dr-thong-nguyen.html. 
 

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