Dr. Thanh Nguyen is a distinguished Pediatric Neurologist and the Medical Director of the Neurology department at Pediatric Specialists of Virginia (PSV). With board certification from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology, Dr. Nguyen specializes in a broad range of pediatric neurological conditions, including seizures, epilepsy, headaches, movement disorders, cerebral palsy, tics, and brain malformations. Her clinical interests also encompass stroke, weakness, and neuro-critical care.
Dr. Nguyen completed her undergraduate studies at Loyola University of New Orleans in 2002 and earned her MD from Tulane University School of Medicine in 2006. She did her Residency at Children’s National Medical Center in 2009 followed by her Fellowship at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago in 2012. Dr. Nguyen’s research contributions include key publications on symptomatic cerebral vasospasm and neurogenic pulmonary edema, underscoring her commitment to advancing the field of pediatric neurology.
Recognized for her excellence, Dr. Nguyen has been named among the Top Doctors by Arlington Magazine, Northern Virginia Magazine and Washingtonian. She practices in Fairfax and is known for her compassionate patient care, with numerous positive reviews highlighting her professionalism and dedication.
Growing up in New Orleans, Dr. Nguyen was inspired from a young age to pursue a career in medicine, driven by a deep-seated desire to help others and a fascination with the developing brain. Her decision to specialize in pediatric neurology reflects her passion for neuroscience and her commitment to improving children’s health.
Publications:
Rao VK, Haridas A, Nguyen TT, Lulla R, Wainwright MS, Goldstein JL. Symptomatic cerebral vasospasm following resection of a medulloblastoma in a child. Neurocrit Care. 2013 Feb;18(1):84-8
Nguyen TT, Hussain E, Grimason M, Goldstein J, Wainwright MS. Neurogenic pulmonary edema and acute respiratory distress syndrome in a healthy child with febrile status epilepticus. J Child Neurol. 2013 Oct;28(10):1287-91
Millichap JJ, Nguyen T, Ryan ME. Teaching neuroimages: prenatal MRI of muscle-eye-brain disease. Neurology. 2010 Jun 1;74(22):e101
Board Certifications:
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology
Education:
Fellowship: Ann & Robert H Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago (2012)
Residency: Children’s National Medical Center (2009)
Medical School: Tulane University School of Medicine (2006)
Undergraduate: Loyola University of New Orleans (2002)
- Top Doctors Recognition: Arlington Magazine, Northern Virginia Magazine, Washingtonian
