Caroline T. Nguyen

Caroline T. Nguyen, MD is a Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine and Obstetrics & Gynecology at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California. She serves as a clinician educator specializing in thyroid disorders during pregnancy within USC's academic medical system.

Education:

• Medical Degree: University of California, Davis
• Residency: UCLA-Olive View Medical Center (Chief Resident, 2013)
• Fellowship: Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Keck School of Medicine of USC

Dr. Nguyen's research focuses on thyroid disease in pregnancy, including hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, subclinical thyroid disease, thyroid cancer, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, and postpartum thyroiditis. Her work bridges endocrinology and obstetrics to optimize maternal-fetal outcomes through evidence-based diagnostic and therapeutic approaches. She has published extensively in high-impact journals including Thyroid and the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism.

Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals evolving research trajectories: contemporary work (2023-2025) emphasizes systematic reviews on thyroid function testing in pregnancy and maternal iodine supplementation, while earlier studies (2018-2019) established foundational knowledge on Graves' disease management and postpartum thyroiditis. Her scholarship consistently addresses clinical gaps in thyroid-pregnancy interactions with methodological rigor.

Scientific Awards:

• American Thyroid Association 84th Annual Meeting: Abstract Winner (2014)
• UCLA-Olive View: Chief Resident, Internal Medicine (2013)
• American Heart Association: Undergraduate Research Scholar (2003)
• National Merit Scholar (2001-2005)

As an active educator, Dr. Nguyen mentors medical students, residents, and fellows across both departments while serving as an invited speaker at national conferences. Her institutional role provides integrated research support for clinical investigations, though specific grant mechanisms aren't detailed in available materials. She maintains strong collaborative ties between endocrinology and obstetrics/gynecology divisions at USC.

She operates within USC's Endocrinology Division and Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, contributing to multidisciplinary teams focused on maternal thyroid health through clinical care, education, and research initiatives.