Patrick Nguyen

Patrick Nguyen, M.D. is a Teaching Professor in the Department of Surgery at UT Health San Antonio's Long School of Medicine, serving as Interim Division Chief of General and Minimally Invasive Surgery and Medical Student Clerkship Director since 2014. With over 14 years of faculty service beginning in 2009, he maintains an active clinical practice across University Hospital, Christus Santa Rosa Medical Center, and outpatient clinics while leading surgical education and hospital leadership initiatives.

His educational background includes:

• BA in Microbiology from the University of Texas at Austin (2000)
• M.D. from the Long School of Medicine, UT Health San Antonio (2004)
• General Surgery Residency at UT Health San Antonio (completed 2009)

Dr. Nguyen specializes in General Surgery and Minimally Invasive Surgery with a strong focus on surgical education innovation. His clinical expertise spans comprehensive surgical care delivery across multiple healthcare systems, while his academic work emphasizes curriculum development, resident training, and leadership in the American College of Surgery Mastery program. His bilingual capabilities in French and Vietnamese enhance patient communication in diverse clinical settings.

Major recognitions include:

• Texas Rising Star (2012-2014) and San Antonio Top Surgeons (2023)
• Multiple teaching awards including Distinguished Teaching Professor (2021)
• Consistent inclusion in San Antonio's top physician lists since 2010

As Surgery Clerkship Director, he has mentored generations of medical students while holding significant hospital leadership roles including three terms as Chair of Surgical Services and two terms as Section Chief of General Surgery. His educational leadership extends to co-founding the Academy of Educational Scholars and directing the American College of Surgery Mastery program, demonstrating sustained commitment to surgical training excellence despite no documented research grants.