Meet Dr. Anthony Toan Nguyen

Dr. Nguyen was born and raised in Portland, Oregon, and earned his undergraduate degree in Exercise and Sport Science from Oregon State University, where his interest in biomechanics and exercise physiology sparked a passion for the musculoskeletal system. During this time, he also had the opportunity to work with children with disabilities, helping them develop their motor skills. Seeing the joy these children experienced in class was profoundly rewarding and further inspired him to pursue a career in medicine. He went on to complete his medical degree at Des Moines University in 2017, followed by residency training at McLaren Oakland Hospital in Michigan, and then fellowship training in Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery at Duke University and the University of North Carolina.

Dr. Nguyen discovered his passion for pediatric orthopedics while working as a medical scribe, where he saw how meaningful it is to help children recover and return to the activities they enjoy most. Having also been an orthopedic patient himself, he understands the challenges families face—an experience that helps him connect more personally with his patients. He treats fractures, sports injuries and a variety of musculoskeletal conditions, and believes the most important part of his work is providing thoughtful, family-centered care. As both a physician and a parent, he brings empathy, patience and understanding to every child he treats.

Outside of medicine, Dr. Nguyen enjoys spending time with his wife—whom he met in medical school—and their two young kids. Together, they love hiking, traveling, exploring new places and trying new foods. He also enjoys golfing, being outdoors and, above all, making his kids and wife laugh.

Services

  • Fracture care
  • ACL reconstruction
  • Meniscus surgery
  • Treatment for patellar dislocation
  • General pediatric orthopedics

Reviews

Average rating:

4.8
Questions were addressed
4.8
4.8 (31)
Provider explained things clearly
4.8
4.8 (31)
Likelihood of recommending this provider
4.7
4.7 (31)
Trust/confidence in physicians
4.7
4.7 (31)

What our families say

  • October 27, 2026

    All good! So grateful to have a hospital like this close to home.

  • October 27, 2026

    The doctor was very helpful and great with my baby. Attention to detail was awesome.

  • October 26, 2026

    We felt welcomed from the moment we entered the building. Wait time was very low and staff was very caring and patient with her.

  • September 03, 2026

    Dr Nguyen was very personalable and caring.

  • August 06, 2026

    Dr Nguyen and the nurse were really good. They made my daughter feel comfortable and heard during her visit. My daughter was very anxious and scared upon arrival to the visit, after they explained everything and made sure she understood what was going to happen she felt much better. I greatly appreciate them for their support and encouragement during the visit.

  • May 15, 2026

    Dr Nguyen was fantastic- thorough and explained things in a way that we easily understood

  • April 24, 2026

    Everyone we had contact with was good! Loved Dr Nguyen

  • March 12, 2026

    We did not have ANY bad experiences with the Prosper hospital or ortho office.

  • March 12, 2026

    The whole team was so good! I was just telling my husband how glad I am that we ended up with Dr. Nguyen, because I really trust his judgement.

Education

  • Medical school:
  • Des Moine Univeristy- Des Moines, IA
  • Residency:
  • Michigan State University at Mclaren Oakland Hospital, Pontiac, MI
  • Fellowship:
  • Duke University Hospital/University of North Carolina Medical Center, Durham/Chapel Hill, NC
  • Board certifications:
  • Board eligible with the American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery

Affiliations

  • Cook Children's Physician Network

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