About
Dr. David Nguyen is a board-certified family medicine physician with 18 years of clinical experience. He grew up in Florida, born to a family that immigrated from Vietnam after the war. He graduated co-valedictorian of his high school class before heading to Duke University, where he studied biology and psychology. Medical school at the University of Florida confirmed his passion for primary care.
He completed his family medicine residency in Asheville, North Carolina, earning the Chief Resident role in his final year. During training, he joined medical mission trips to Ecuador, India, and Honduras. After residency, he gained experience in urgent care, occupational health, and bariatric medicine before settling into a family practice role in Eugene for nearly a decade. He volunteers at WhiteBird medical clinic and Volunteers in Medicine, and he has served on the Board of Trustees for the Lane County Medical Society. Dr. Nguyen believes strongly in shared decision-making and patient education. One of his favorite clinical moments is helping a patient come off a medication after meeting their health goals. Outside of medicine, he spends time with his wife and two boys, hikes, photographs nature, and tends to more than 100 hazelnut trees on the family property.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Duke University, Biology and Psychology
Medical School
University of Florida
Residency
Family Medicine, Asheville, NC (Chief Resident, final year)
Additional Training
Medical mission trips to Ecuador, India, and Honduras during training; briefly worked at urgent care, occupational health clinic, and bariatric clinic after residency
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Nguyen right for?
Dr. Nguyen works well with adults who want a consistent, accessible primary care physician over the long term. Patients managing chronic conditions like diabetes or hypertension benefit from his thorough, unhurried approach. He also handles acute concerns, from infections to minor procedures, without extra visit fees. Adults who value evidence-based guidance and want a doctor who prioritizes patient education will find his style a strong fit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Nguyen treats a broad range of acute and chronic conditions. These include diabetes, hypertension, acute infections, rashes, and sore throats. He also manages preventive care, wellness planning, and coordinates referrals to specialists when needed.
Yes. Dr. Nguyen holds board certification in family medicine. He trained at the University of Florida for medical school and completed his family medicine residency in Asheville, North Carolina, where he served as Chief Resident.
Dr. Nguyen practices evidence-based medicine, following guidelines from the USPSTF, CDC, and AAFP. He places shared decision-making at the center of every visit. He believes patients who understand their conditions make better health decisions. He also recognizes the role of complementary and alternative medicine in certain situations.
Yes. Dr. Nguyen conducts telehealth visits as part of the membership. Members do not pay extra copays for telehealth visits. He also makes home visits, office visits, and nursing home or rehab facility visits for patients who need them, though home and facility visits carry an additional fee.
Dr. Nguyen has 18 years of clinical experience. He spent nearly 10 of those years as a family doctor in Eugene, Oregon before launching Pacific Direct Primary Care.
Yes. Members reach Dr. Nguyen directly by cell phone, text, or email. This direct access is one of the core benefits of the membership model at Pacific Direct Primary Care.
Preventive care is a central priority for Dr. Nguyen. He follows the principle that early intervention and patient education prevent larger health problems down the road. Annual wellness visits, nutrition counseling, and regular screenings are all part of his approach.
Dr. Nguyen earned his undergraduate degree in biology and psychology at Duke University. He attended medical school at the University of Florida and completed his family medicine residency in Asheville, North Carolina. He served as Chief Resident during his final year of residency.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026