ABOUT

Dr. Michelle Nguyen (pronounced “Win”) is a board-certified ophthalmologist who is fellowship-trained in ophthalmic plastic surgery and specializes in reconstructive and cosmetic surgery of the eyelids, brows, and forehead.

Dr. Nguyen was born and raised in Southern California. She graduated Summa Cum Laude at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and went on to earn her medical degree at the UCLA School of Medicine. During her medical training, Dr. Nguyen was drawn to the field of ophthalmology because of its focus on improving vision. In surgical training, her mentors noted that she had a keen eye for aesthetics and encouraged her to pursue fellowship training in ophthalmic plastic surgery. Through this subspecialty, she has been able to combine her passion for helping patients improve their vision while also helping them look and feel their best. Dr. Nguyen’s surgical talent is led by her thoughtful approach to create a customized plan that restores the natural beauty of each patient’s unique features. She believes that the key to a successful surgical result is through improving vision while also enhancing each patient’s individual beauty rather than changing it. Dr. Nguyen’s meticulous attention to detail combined with her patient-centered approach allows her to provide each patient the opportunity to see their best, improve their quality of life, and be the best version of themselves.

Dr. Nguyen specializes in upper and lower lid blepharoplasty (removing excess skin and fat from the upper and lower lids), eyelid lifts, brow lifts, and Mohs eyelid surgical reconstruction (eyelid reconstruction after skin cancer removal). She performs minimally-invasive procedures such as Botox injections (for improvement and prevention of wrinkles and to treat hemifacial spasm, blepharospasm, and migraines) and filler injections (for facial rejuvenation). Dr. Nguyen also treats common eyelid conditions such as dry eyes/blepharitis and removal of chalazion/stye, skin tags, cysts, and bumps on the eyelids.

Dr. Nguyen is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Medical Association, and Tennessee Medical Association. In her spare time, Dr. Nguyen enjoys spending time with her husband and two daughters, staying active through yoga and & pilates, and listening to various podcasts. She is proud to now call Tennessee home and continue serving the growing communities in Middle Tennessee.

"The most satisfying part of my day is simply to see my patients happier.  Whether it's through preserving vision, improving eye comfort, or enhancing a patient's natural beauty, my goal is to help my patients thrive and live productive and fulfilling lives."