About
Mua Ngo, DO, MPH grew up as a refugee from the Vietnam War, spending his childhood displaced across continents and eventually settling in Oakland, CA. He holds a degree from Brown University and earned his Master of Public Health from Johns Hopkins. Before medicine, he devoted years to public health work. He created a summer youth program at UC Berkeley, led regional efforts to address food insecurity in rural California, researched social networks among IV drug users at Johns Hopkins, and provided mobile testing and counseling services in San Francisco. He holds board certification as an osteopathic physician.
Dr. Ngo is passionate about obesity prevention and the social determinants of health. His MPH focused on Health, Behavior, and Society, and he spent years working on upstream policy changes that shaped how communities eat and move. He finds his deepest motivation in people and their stories. Outside the clinic, he plays board games with his kids, reads dense biographies and Murakami novels, paints watercolors, and teaches himself ukulele. His wife is a pharmacist.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Brown University
Additional Training
Master of Public Health (MPH), Health, Behavior, and Society - Johns Hopkins University
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Ngo right for?
Dr. Ngo is a strong fit for patients who want a physician who understands the broader social context of health. Adults managing chronic conditions like obesity, diabetes, or hypertension benefit from his preventive focus. Patients with complex histories or backgrounds that intersect with food insecurity, addiction, or mental health will find him well-prepared. He also serves patients seeking an empathetic, relationship-centered approach to primary care.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Ngo specializes in family medicine and preventive medicine. He has particular depth in obesity prevention and the social determinants of health. His public health background at Johns Hopkins shapes how he approaches chronic disease management and upstream interventions.
Yes, Dr. Ngo holds board certification as an osteopathic physician. He earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree and also holds a Master of Public Health from Johns Hopkins University.
Dr. Ngo treats a wide range of conditions, including obesity, chronic disease, addiction, mental health concerns, and ADHD. He also provides preventive care, acute care, and gender-affirming care. His training in public health makes him especially attentive to lifestyle and social factors in health.
Dr. Ngo focuses on upstream causes of illness rather than symptoms alone. His public health career shaped a deep belief that food, environment, and community all affect health outcomes. He builds care plans around the full context of a patient's life.
Yes, Dr. Ngo has real-world experience in addiction-related public health work. He conducted research on social networks among IV drug users at Johns Hopkins and provided mobile testing and counseling services in San Francisco. He brings that background directly to clinical addiction medicine.
Dr. Ngo earned his undergraduate degree from Brown University. He then earned his Master of Public Health from Johns Hopkins University, focusing on Health, Behavior, and Society. He went on to earn his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree and holds board certification as an osteopathic physician.
Yes, as a board-certified osteopathic physician, Dr. Ngo offers osteopathic manipulation therapy (OMT). OMT uses hands-on techniques to address musculoskeletal pain and support overall physical function.
Dr. Ngo has worked with diverse and underserved communities throughout his career. His public health work spanned rural California, Oakland, San Francisco, and Baltimore. He grew up as a refugee from the Vietnam War, which shapes his understanding of displacement, resilience, and structural barriers to care.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026