MaiLan Nguyen, MD
- Rheumatology
Medical Director, Austin Rheumatology
Assistant Professor, Baylor College of Medicine
Phone:
737-229-3550
Both Locations
Languages: English
Departments:
Office locations:
8611 N. Mopac Expressway, Suite 300
Austin, TX 78759
9835 North Lake Creek Parkway
Austin, TX 78717
Get to know MaiLan Nguyen, MD
Dr. MaiLan Nguyen earned her undergraduate degree from Washington University in St. Louis in biomedical engineering. She returned to her home state of Florida to complete her medical degree at the University of Florida College of Medicine. She completed her pediatric residency and pediatric rheumatology fellowship at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. Dr. Nguyen completed additional training in utilizing musculoskeletal ultrasound in the evaluation of patients with rheumatologic disease through the Ultrasound School of North American Rheumatologists (USSONAR).
During her training, she developed research interests in pediatric systemic lupus erythematosus and juvenile inflammatory myopathies. Her clinical research sought to characterize the histopathologic features in subgroups of patients with myositis-specific antibodies in juvenile inflammatory myopathies. She also has an interest in education and enjoys working with medical trainees.
Dr. Nguyen is dedicated to providing compassionate, individualized, evidence-based care for her patients and strives to empower her patients and their families through awareness, education, and collaboration.
Dr. Nguyen will be providing care in the Austin Specialty Care office.
Clinical Interests
Pediatric systemic lupus erythematosus, Juvenile inflammatory myopathies, Juvenile arthritis
Education
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Texas Southwestern Medical School | Fellowship | Pediatric Rheumatology | 2019 |
| University of Texas Southwestern Medical School | Residency | Pediatrics | 2016 |
| University of Florida College of Medicine | Medical School | Doctor of Medicine | 2013 |
Organizations
| Organization Name | Role |
|---|---|
| American Academy of Pediatrics | Fellow; Member, Section on Rheumatology |
| American College of Rheumatology | Fellow; Committee on Pediatric Rheumatology; Co-Lead for Pediatric Rheumatology Residents Program |
| Childhood Arthritis and Rheumatology Research Alliance | Member |
| International Myositis Assessment & Clinical Studies Group | Member |
Honors and awards
- 2023-2026
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Austin Top Doctor, Austin Monthly
- 2025
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Early Career Faculty Award for Excellence in Patient Care, Baylor College of Medicine
- 2024
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Power of Professionalism (POP) Award, Baylor College of Medicine
- 2023-2025
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Texas Rising Star, Super Doctors
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Highlights
Research interests
Juvenile systemic lupus erythematosus, Juvenile inflammatory myopathies