About
Philippe T. Nguyen, MD, has held board certification in internal medicine through the American Board of Internal Medicine since 1999. He studied at the University of California, Irvine, then earned his medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine in the West Indies. He completed his residency and training at Hahnemann University Hospital in Philadelphia.
Dr. Nguyen serves as Chief Medical Officer of Recharge Medical and holds admitting privileges at UCSF Health Hyde Hospital. He earned additional certifications in cosmetic medical services and travel medicine, and USCIS designated him as a civil surgeon. He performs thousands of immigration medical exams each year. His clinical focus spans primary care, cosmetic medicine, and care for international patients. Dr. Nguyen speaks English, Spanish, and Vietnamese, and his interest in medicine traces back to his undergraduate years, when he worked as a veterinary technician.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of California, Irvine
Medical School
Ross University School of Medicine
Residency
Hahnemann University Hospital, Philadelphia
Certifications
Languages
English, Spanish, Vietnamese
Who is Dr. Nguyen right for?
Dr. Nguyen is a strong fit for patients navigating the immigration process who need a USCIS-designated civil surgeon for I-693 or related exams. International patients benefit from his multilingual fluency in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese. Adults seeking combined primary care and cosmetic medicine from a single physician will find his dual expertise useful. Travelers preparing for international trips also benefit from his travel medicine certification.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. USCIS designated Dr. Nguyen as a civil surgeon. He performs thousands of immigration medical exams each year, including I-693 green card exams, and Recharge Medical maintains a 100% success rate on those filings.
Dr. Nguyen serves as Chief Medical Officer at Recharge Medical. He has led the practice's clinical direction since its founding and oversees the physician-led care model across primary care, cosmetic medicine, and immigration exams.
Dr. Nguyen has held board certification in internal medicine through the American Board of Internal Medicine since 1999. That credential reflects over two decades of clinical practice in the field.
Dr. Nguyen speaks English, Spanish, and Vietnamese. Patients who prefer to consult in Spanish or Vietnamese can do so directly with him.
Yes. Dr. Nguyen holds certification in cosmetic medical services. He treats patients seeking botulinum toxin injections, dermal fillers, and other physician-administered cosmetic procedures at Recharge Medical.
Dr. Nguyen earned his undergraduate degree at the University of California, Irvine, and his medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine in the West Indies. He completed his residency at Hahnemann University Hospital in Philadelphia.
Yes. Dr. Nguyen holds certification in travel medicine in addition to his internal medicine board certification. He helps patients prepare for international travel with appropriate vaccinations and health planning.
Doctor profile last updated September 17, 2026