Paul Nguyen, DO, FACS

Surgical Associates of Monterey Bay

Bariatric Surgery

Santa Cruz, CA

Most recent review: 1 month ago
4.9
18 Ratings
8 Comments

Dr. Paul Nguyen, D.O., earned his undergraduate degree from U.C. San Diego and his medical degree from Des Moines University. He completed his surgical internship and residency at Saint John Macomb Hospital in Detroit, MI. He specializes in general surgery, including minimally invasive surgery, hernias, gallbladder, colon, breast, bariatric weight loss surgery, and endoscopy. He performed the first weight-loss surgery in Santa Cruz.

4.9
18 Ratings
8 Comments

Dr. Paul Nguyen, D.O., earned his undergraduate degree from U.C. San Diego and his medical degree from Des Moines University. He completed his surgical internship and residency at Saint John Macomb Hospital in Detroit, MI. He specializes in general surgery, including minimally invasive surgery, hernias, gallbladder, colon, breast, bariatric weight loss surgery, and endoscopy. He performed the first weight-loss surgery in Santa Cruz.

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Super nice. All question and concerns were answered.

(1 month ago) Mar-2026

Straight shooter. Easy to talk to. Very knowledgeable

(4 months ago) Dec-2025

He’s excellent I highly recommend him.

(5 months ago) Dec-2025

Paul has a great patient presence!

(5 months ago) Nov-2025

He's the Best!

(6 months ago) Oct-2025

He is understandable,great doctor, really happy with his work

(7 months ago) Oct-2025

Always thorough and to the point.

(8 months ago) Sep-2025

Very easy and pleasant to talk to. Explains in easy to understand terms.

(10 months ago) Jun-2025