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Trinh T. Nhu, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Ronald HartmanTrinh T. Nhu, M.D., F.A.C.S., joined Lakewood Eye Physicians & Surgeons, Inc. in 1997 with the opening of the second office in Los Alamitos. She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology, a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. She is a member of the Alpha Omega Honor Medical Society and a Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of California, Irvine, College of Medicine.

Dr. Nhu is committed to quality patient care. As a board certified ophthalmologist, she is well trained to treat all eye diseases and conditions. In addition to cataract, glaucoma and pterygium surgeries, Dr. Nhu has a special interest in eyelid plastic surgery.

 

EDUCATION

University of Southern California

1985-1989

Los Angeles, CA
Major: Biomedical Engineering
Degree: Bachelor of Science - Summa Cum Laude

University of California, Irvine

1989-1993

Irvine, CA
Doctor of Medicine - AOA Honors

University of California, Irvine

1993-1994

Irvine, CA
Internal Medicine Internship

University of California, Irvine

1994-1997

Irvine, CA
Ophthalmology Residency

 

EXPERIENCE AND EMPLOYMENT

Lakewood Eye Physicians and Surgeons, Inc.

1997-Present

Lakewood, CA

Laboratory Technician

1989-1990

USC Geological Science Department
Los Angeles, CA

Medical Assistant

1989

Grady B. Huckaby, M.D., Inc.
Irvine, CA

Medical Assistant

1989
Woodbridge Medical Practice
Irvine, CA

Ophthalmic Laboratory Technician

1988

Allergan Pharmaceuticals
Irvine, CA

Dental Assistant

1986-1987

Jerry W. Smith, D.D.S., Inc.
Tulsa,OK

 

BOARD CERTIFIED

American Board of Ophthalmology

2000

 

HONORS

USC Associate Scholar

1985-1989

 

USC Honors Engineering Program

1985-1990

 

Department of Microbiology
Letter of Commendation

1989-1990

 

Mc Graw Hill Award for Top 2 Medical Students

1990

 

Basic Science Award for Academic Excellence

1991

 

Department of Pediatrics Letter of Commendation

1991-1992

 

Department of OB / Gyn Letter of Commendation

1991-1992

 

Roger G. Hauser, M.D. Memorial Trust Scholarship

1991-1992

 

Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society

1994

 

RESEARCH / PUBLICATIONS

American Heart Association Fellowship

 

Beckman Laser Institute
Application of the KTP and Excimer laser in performing endarterectomies; Presented at the annual American Heart Association student researcher meeting.

Summer 1988

 

UCI Family Practice Research Fellowship
A survey of ophthalmic screening for diabetics by primary care physicians.
Y Baribeau, J Eugene, TT Nhu, M Berns, S Firestein, Y Liaw, L Yow, M Wilson
Excimer Laser Radiation of Endarterectomy of Experimental Atheromas, Journal of Investigative Surgery, 1991; 4(3): 247-258

Summer 1990

 

UCI Department of Ophthalmology /
Beckman Laser Institute
Effect of Misalignment of the 193nm Excimer laser and its implication on human corneal surgery. PRK clinical studies.

Summer 1992

 

UCI Department of Ophthalmology
Applications of PAR corneal topography to PRK.

1995-1996

 

UCI Department of Ophthalmology
Posterior Chamber Secondary IOL-Advantages & Morbidity.

1996-1997

 

STAFF / SURGICAL PRIVILEGES

Status

Lakewood Regional Medical Center

Active

Long Beach Memorial Medical Center

Active

Los Alamitos Medical Center

Active

Lakewood Eye Physicians SurgiCenter

Active

UCI Medical Center

Active

 

PROFESSIONAL & HONOR SOCIETIES

American Academy of Ophthalmology

American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery

California Association of Ophthalmology

Alpha Omega Alpha

Phi Beta Kappa

Phi Kappa Phi

 

APPOINTMENTS

Clinical Instructor of Ophthalmology

University of California Irvine School of Medicine

Member, Los Alamitos Medical Center Credentials Committee

Member, Lakewood Regional Medical Center Credentials Committee