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Kevin Tri Nguyen

Kevin Tri Nguyen, MD, PhD, FACS

4.9129 ratings

General Surgery

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Languages

  • English

About Kevin Tri Nguyen

Emory Affiliation

Emory Healthcare Network
Emory Clinic - School of Medicine Faculty
Emory Physician Group Practice
Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University

Academic Title

Assistant Professor

Year Started Practicing

2008

About the Provider

Board-certified in general surgery, Kevin Tri Nguyen, MD, PhD, FACS, specializes in robotic and open surgical procedures to treat conditions that affect the gall bladder, bile ducts, pancreas and liver. As a fellowship-trained hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) surgeon, he is considered one of the world leaders in robotic Whipple procedures and liver resections and has 14 years of experience practicing surgery.

Dr. Nguyen earned his medical and doctorate degrees from Mount Sinai School of Medicine of New York University with a PhD in microbiology. He completed his residency in general surgery at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and his fellowship in hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Dr. Nguyen is an assistant professor in the Department of General Surgery at Emory University's School of Medicine and serves on the general surgery team at Emory Johns Creek Hospital. Before joining Emory Healthcare, he served with the Piedmont Physicians Group at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital and was co-director of the Piedmont Pancreas Cancer Surgery Clinic. Prior to Piedmont, he practiced at the Department of Surgery, Division of HPB Surgery at the University of Michigan as assistant professor of surgery. He is a member of the American Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association. Dr. Nguyen enjoys spending time with his wife and two children in his spare time.

Professional Memberships

  • American Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association
  • American College of Surgeons
  • Society of Robotic Surgery

Interpretive Services

To provide the highest quality of care, interpreter services may be utilized to ensure proper communication of medical information for deaf, hard-of-hearing, and non-English speaking patients or family members.

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Locations

  1. General Surgery at Emory Johns Creek

Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, 2010
  • Fellowship: UPMC, 2010
  • Residency: University of Michigan Ann Arbor, General Surgery, 2008
  • Internship: University of Michigan Ann Arbor, General Surgery, 2004
  • Medical Education: Mount Sinai School of Medicine Program, 2003

Board Certifications

  • Surgery (General Surgery): American Board of Surgery, 2009

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

129 ratings

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/31/2026

    Dr Ngyun is fabulous! He makes sure to answer my questions and is very knowledgeable and nice.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/28/2026

    Dr. Nguyen and Laura PA were awesome

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/14/2026

    Excellent care as usual from Dr. Nguyen and his medical team I would not expect anything less.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/7/2026

    I can not put in words how phenomenal Dr. Kevin Nguyen is. His work is extraordinary. I've been in great pain for 2 years. He was the third 3 spatialist I had seen. It was just for a second opinion because no one else would take the chance to remove my gallbladder that was stuck to my liver. Within 2 weeks of that first appointment he had me scheduled for surgery! Needless to say, he did it and I havent felt this good in years! Thank you Dr. Nguyen!!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/7/2026

    All were exceptional and very nice.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/24/2025

    I love Dr. Nguyen patient care and concerns

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/28/2025

    Dr. Kevin Nguyen put me at ease in his communication with me, his personality, and the staff surrounding him. I instantly felt like a load was taken off my shoulders and my mind- that says a lot because I've met my fair share of physicians I didn't care for personally.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/5/2025

    Dr. Nguyen and his staff are absolutely amazing , incredibly helpful, caring, and supportive. I feel so lucky that Dr. Nitin Parikh referred me to such a wonderful, knowledgeable, and kind surgeon, Dr. Kevin Nguyen. I'm truly grateful to have one of the world's leading experts perform my surgery and care for me with such compassion and skill.His entire team and supporting staff are just as welcoming, kind, and attentive as Dr. Nguyen himself. They made me feel comfortable and cared for every step of the way.The Liver Abscess/Cyst Drainage/Marsupialization Robotic DV5 procedure went extremely well and amazingly smoothly, thanks to Dr. Nguyen, his entire surgical team, the anesthesiologist, nurses, and supporting staff. I would really appreciate it if my sincere gratitude could be passed on to Dr. Nguyen for his outstanding expertise, warmth, and comforting care. I truly feel blessed that God sent such an exceptional doctor to heal and save my life and so many others.At my two-week follow-up, everything was perfect : no pain and healing beautifully. I'm so thankful to have such a talented doctor who genuinely cares and goes above and beyond for his patients.I would strongly recommend Dr. Nguyen and his team to anyone looking for, compassionate, and top-quality care. Thank you Dr Nguyen and your entire team so much for everything!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/8/2025

    Very helpful, informative

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/1/2025

    Dr. Nguyen is a Superior Surgeon! Dr. Nguyen SAVED MY LIFE!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/25/2025

    5 plus!!! Dr. Nuygen is the best doctor and surgeon.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/24/2025

    Dr Kevin is a great, compassionate, friendly, professional with great communication skills

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/3/2025

    Dr was the perfect blend of professional and personal,

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/3/2025

    He listened and cared for me. We have great confidence in his care for me! He is checking with a specialist to give me the best outcome from surgery.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/27/2025

    This doctor is very knowledgeable and has offered very helpful advice on my carel

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/20/2025

    Awesome Dr , Nurses and staff, really appreciate it so much!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/13/2025

    Knowledgeable, professional.Great Doctor.

    2 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/23/2025

    And he examined me he cared nothing absolutely nothing about how much pain he was causing me. He hadn't even looked at the Imaging before I came and knew nothing about what had already been found. Even though I kept telling him he was hurting me, he continued I will never recommend this doctor to anyone.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/23/2025

    Dr Nguyen is wonderful. He extended my life.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/11/2025

    A known invasive approach which I'm pleased to stay, worked out well

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/14/2025

    I was treated by a good surgeon

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/7/2025

    YES! Dr Nguyen discussed treatment to thoroughly. He explained the risk, and interventions, if any risk arrived. Now, his ability to explain something so complex is what put me at ease. Dr. Nguyen sets a great standard for all in the medical field, especially doctors. Dr. Nguyen is smart and he is an experienced Dr. The way you can tell is how he takes his time to explain the procedure to his patients. Truly, Dr. Nguyen is heavenly sent. The compassion that he showed me will never be forgotten. I'm a better person, because I didn't think people like this existed anymore. He finds solutions to problems, not excuses. My hope meter was running low, but God showed me through Dr Nguyen that there is still good in this world, so I must keep going. Thank you Dr Nguyen, I know God has a special blessing for you, because you are healing people with compassion, knowledge and tremendous skills. Please keep Dr Nguyen at all cost. We have to protect the good ones and teach the ones who have been lead astrayl. I only pray that my testimony of my experience with Dr Nguyen can give someone else hope, like Dr Nguyen did for me. Please continue to be the standard for others to follow. God bless you all.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/12/2025

    Care provider Dr Kevin Nguyen

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/19/2025

    Dr. Nygen was very attentive and explained everything very well. His bedside manners are very good.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/12/2025

    Exceedingly knowledgeable and intuitive!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/6/2025

    Dr Ngyun is an excellent doctor. He explains well and is very caring.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/15/2025

    Dr. Nguyen took the time to review the CT scans and talk through my options. I appreciated his thoughtful advice and care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/10/2025

    Muy buenas