Marilyn Q. Nguyen, MD

Specialties:

Plastic Surgery
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  • Virginia Hospital Center Physician Group

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Marilyn Nguyen, MD received her Bachelor’s Degree from Duke University in 2002, graduating on the Dean’s list. After college, Dr. Nguyen attended the University of Texas–Southwestern Medical School, where she graduated in 2006. During her time in Medical School, she received the Hudson Penn Award for the most outstanding surgery student and was a member of the AOA society. She went on to complete her residency at Baylor College of Medicine in 2012 and afterward was a Microsurgical Breast Reconstruction Fellow at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland.

Dr. Nguyen remained in Baltimore for two years after completing her fellowship, working as a Plastic Surgeon at Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group. She moved to the DC area to work for MAPMG in 2015. In 2017, she served as Chief of Department for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at MAPMG before joining VHC Health in the fall of 2018.

Dr. Nguyen has a personal, individualized approach to patient care and values attention to detail. She always tries to tailor procedures to fit what is both medically best for the patient and what suits each patient’s individual goals and life situation. She has a particular clinical interest in all methods of breast reconstruction, including implant-based and autologous/DIEP flap reconstruction.

Dr. Nguyen is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery. She is fluent in English and conversational Vietnamese and is currently accepting new patients.

Outside of work, Dr. Nguyen enjoys hiking, diving, and spending time with her husband, family, and two dogs.

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Gender:

Female

Languages:

English and Vietnamese

Education

2006
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX

Residency

2012
Baylor College of Medicine - Plastic Surgery Integrated Residency, Houston, TX

Fellowship

2013
Mercy Medical Center, Baltimore, MD

Internships

2007
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX

Honors, Awards, etc.

  • Named a 2024 & 2025 Virginia Business Top Doctor - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
  • Named a 2024 & 2025 Northern Virginia Top Doctor - Plastic Surgery
  • Named a 2023 & 2024 Arlington Magazine Top Doctor - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 
  • Named a 2024 Washingtonian Top Doctor - Plastic Surgry 

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Reviews

4.8
July 31, 2026
I like the care provider but the experience I had with her office staff makes me hesitant to return
5.0
July 01, 2026
Dr. Nguyen is terrific. I have total faith in her exceptional skills, and greatly appreciate how well she listens.
5.0
May 10, 2026
Dr. Nguyen was wonderful. Answered all my questions, provided new information and clearly described my options. She was sensitive and knowledgeable.
5.0
January 09, 2026
Dr. Nguyen is excellent in every way. Highly skilled, professional yet warm and a great listener, I recommend her services to all of my friends.
5.0
December 03, 2025
Everyone I encountered during my visit was professional, communicative, and engaging.
5.0
December 03, 2025
I was blown away with the level of care my provider gave and how she listened and answered all of my questions
5.0
November 07, 2025
My health plan was discussed and executed. My doctor was very easy to talk with. [...]
5.0
August 30, 2025
I am very satisfied with my provider. [...]