Tracy Nguyen-Oghalai

Tracy Nguyen-Oghalai is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine (Clinician Educator) at the Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, serving as a part-time faculty member. Her work intersects Rheumatology, Geriatric Medicine, and Health Disparities.

• Specializes in clinical education and patient care
• Email: nguyenog@usc.edu

Research focuses on healthcare disparities in orthopedic and rheumatology care, rehabilitation outcomes for musculoskeletal disorders, and telemedicine applications in rheumatology. Recent work explores unconventional therapies like water vapor treatment for polymyalgia rheumatica.

Her publications reveal a consistent focus on race/ethnicity, socioeconomic factors, and clinical decision-making across geriatric and rheumatology contexts. She has contributed to understanding healthcare access barriers and treatment inequities.

• Scientific Awards
  • American Academy of Allergy and Immunology: Travel Awards (1999-2000)
  • Michigan State University: Women’s Association Scholarship (1988-1989)

Nguyen-Oghalai's 15 publications span telemedicine implementation, post-stroke rehabilitation in autoimmune disease patients, and healthcare utilization patterns across diverse populations.