About Our Colorectal and Weight Loss Surgery Center in Pleasanton

Dat T. Nguyen, M.D., is a highly trained general, bariatric, and colorectal surgeon who is known as a pioneer in the use of minimally-invasive, laparoscopic techniques, especially in the field of weight loss surgery.  At his center in Pleasanton, Dr. Nguyen serves patients from the East Bay area, including San Ramon and surrounding communities.  From weight loss surgery, to surgery performed to treat diseases of the colon and rectum, including cancer surgery and diagnostics, Dr. Nguyen is dedicated to improving the health of all his patients in the safest manner possible. Dr. Nguyen also helps Jehovah Witness patients needing surgeries through the bloodless surgery program at San Ramon Reginal Medical Center. We invite you to learn more about the practice of Dat T. Nguyen, M.D.

• Areas of Practice
• Office Hours and Contact Information
• Insurance and Financing Information

Areas of Practice

Dr. Nguyen is a diplomate of the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery and of the American Board of Surgery. He is also a member of the American Society for Bariatric Surgery. He is a fellow of American of College of Surgeons. He is also a member of the American Society for Bariatric Surgery.

Dr. Nguyen performs surgery at the following locations:

• ValleyCare Medical Center in Pleasanton
• ValleyCare Surgery Center in Livermore
• San Ramon Regional Medical Center
• Surgical Care Affiliates in Castro Valley

At his colorectal and weight loss surgery center in Pleasanton he offers residents of San Ramon, East Bay, and beyond the following:

Weight Loss Surgery

• Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y , Gastric Bypass
• Laparoscopic Gastric Banding (LAP-BAND® )
• Revision of Vertical Banded Gastroplasty to Gastric Bypass

Cancer Surgery

• Colon and Rectal Cancer
• Anal Cancer
• Other Types of Cancer Surgery
  • Gastric Cancer
  • Pancreas Cancer
  • Liver Cancer
  • Skin Cancer
  • Breast Cancer

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Colorectal Surgery

• Cancers
  • Colon cancer
  • Rectal cancer
  • Anal cancer
• Anorectal Conditions
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Anal Fissure
  • Anal Fistula
• Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
  • Crohn's Disease
  • Ulcerative Colitis
• Other Colorectal Conditions
  • Diverticulistis/diverticular disease
  • Rectal Prolapse
  • Fecal Incontinence
  • Rectocoele

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Colonoscopy and Colon and Rectal Cancer Screening

General Surgery

• Inguinal Hernia
• Umbilical Hernia
• Ventral or Incisional Hernia
• Para-Esophageal Hernia
• GERD (Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease)
• Gallstones
• Endoscopy (upper and lower)

Office Hours and Contact Information

Monday to Friday:
8:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Saturday and Sunday:
Closed

• For non-urgent assistance or to leave a message, please call the office at (925) 460-3205.
• For urgent assistance, call the office at (925) 460-3205 or the office's answering service at (925) 556-5204
• For emergent problems, call emergency medical service at 911*. You (or your caregivers/family members/friends) should also contact Dr. Nguyen if at all possible by calling (925) 460-3205 or (925) 556-5204

Insurance and Financing Information

Dr. Nguyen and the team at his colorectal and weight loss surgery center in Pleasanton feel that none of their San Ramon and East Bay-area patients should be denied essential or life-changing treatment as a result of financial concerns.  Our office staff is happy to work with patients to ensure they receive adequate financial assistance to fund their care, and we work with the following insurance companies:

• Aetna/Us Health Care: EPO, POS, PPO
• Affinity Medical Group: Aetna, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Health Net, PacificCare, PacificCare & Health Net(Medicare)
• Bay Valley Medical Group HMO: Aetna, Blue Cross, Blue Shield
• BCE Emergis: EPO, PPO
• Beech Street: PPO, Worker Comp
• Blue Cross of California: EPO, POS, PPO
• Blue Shield of California: United Healthcare, Select PPO, Preferred PPO
• CCN Network: HMO, PPO
• Cigna US Healthcare: PPO
• Contra Costa Health Service: Weight Loss Surgery only
• First Health Network: Select Network (EPO), Medical (PPO), OUCH (Workers Comp)
• Health Net California’s Health Plan: PPO
• Interplan Corporation: PPO, Worker Comp
• Medicare One Health Plan/ Great West: Great west, POS, PPO
• PacificCare of California: POS, PPO
• Palo Alto Medical Group: HMO, PPO
• Private Healthcare System (PHCS): EPO, PPO, POS
• United Health Care: Care Trust

Dr. Nguyen’s billing company:
Medex Practice Solutions Inc.
210 S Sierra Ave.
Oakdale, California 95361
1-800-249-9497 ext. 228, ext. 273 or ext. 309

Contact Us

At his weight loss surgery center in Pleasanton, serving San Ramon and the East Bay communities, Dr. Dat T. Nguyen performs all surgeries with minimally-invasive, laparoscopic techniques.  This means less time in the operating room, shorter recovery time, and fewer risks for our patients.  If you or someone you love is interested in undergoing weight loss surgery or is in need of a surgeon who specializes in treating colorectal disorders including cancer, contact the practice of Dr. Nguyen to schedule a consultation.

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Schedule a consultation at Dr. Nguyen’s weight loss surgery center in Pleasanton, serving San Ramon and East Bay.

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Dat T. Nguyen, M.D., Inc.

5565 W. Las Positas Blvd. Ste. 360, Pleasanton, California 94588

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Phone: (925) 460-3205
Fax: (925) 460-3795

Dr. Dat Tien Nguyen is a very personable and experienced colorectal and cancer surgeon....

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