Education
- Bachelor of Arts in Biology, Brown University
- Doctor of Optometry, Southern College of Optometry
- Licensed Optometric Physician in the State of Tennessee
- Certified in Therapeutics and Injections
Professional Memberships & Honors
- American Optometric Association
- West Tennessee academy of Optometric Physicians
- New Memphis Institute Embark Alum
- Memphis Chamber Soundcheck Member
- Voted as Top 10 Young Memphian by the Memphis Chamber
- Serves on the Brown Alumni Selection Committee
- Chosen to perform school screenings for youth attending the Memphis Grizzlies basketball camps
- Recognized in Germantown News, Memphis Daily News, The Commercial Appeal and Optometric Management
Community Service & Hobbies
Aside from being an eye doctor, Dr. Nguyen keeps himself pretty busy. He has served at various capacities with Literacy Mid South, Grizzlies TEAM UP Mentoring for high school students, The Rotary Club, and the Brooks Museum Wine Committee. He completed New Memphis Institute’s Embark Program and is active in The Memphis Chamber.
Dr. Nguyen is a member of the Ronald McDonald Red Shoe Committee, is a Facing History and Ourselves Ambassador, and serves on the Brown Alumni Selection Committee. He participated in similar community organizations during high school and in college.
He is the youngest of seven children and enjoys spending time with his family. You can find Dr. Nguyen biking the Green Line, playing basketball, or around town enjoying the amazing food that Memphis has to offer on his off days. He is a huge fan of the Grizzlies, Tigers, and White Station Spartans. He has performed vision screenings for youth attending the Memphis Grizzlies basketball camps.