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Dr. Quoc L. Nguyen is a highly respected and compassionate oral and maxillofacial surgeon, dedicated to providing exceptional care to his patients. As a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and a Fellow of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, Dr. Nguyen’s expertise and commitment to excellence are well-recognized.

Dr. Nguyen began his academic journey by earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Physiology and Neuroscience from the University of California, San Diego. He then achieved high honors while obtaining his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the prestigious New York University. Further honing his skills, he completed a rigorous residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) Medical Center and the Jesse Brown Veteran Affairs Hospital in Chicago.

Following his residency, Dr. Nguyen gained valuable experience working as an associate at a reputable oral and maxillofacial surgery group practice in the western suburbs of Chicago. During this time, he also served as an Adjunct Clinical Professor in the section of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at both Loyola University Medical Center and UIC Medical Center. His passion for education and patient care was evident as he mentored residents and managed maxillofacial trauma cases in the emergency room.

Dr. Nguyen also held medical staff privileges at Edward Hospital in Naperville, Illinois, and Rush Copley Medical Center in Aurora, Illinois. His commitment to excellence in patient care and education is unwavering.

Now, Dr. Nguyen has returned to his roots in Southern California to be closer to his family and to continue providing high-quality surgical care to his patients at Laguna Hills Oral Maxillofacial & Implant Surgery. He is an active medical staff member at Saddleback Memorial Hospital in Laguna Hills/San Clemente and Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo/Laguna Beach.

Outside of his professional life, Dr. Nguyen enjoys surfing and cherishes spending time with his family and friends. He is a proud father of five wonderful children—four beautiful girls and one handsome boy. 

Dr. Nguyen’s dedication to his patients and his profession is evident in every aspect of his work. He is committed to delivering compassionate, top-tier surgical services to the community he serves.

Other Active Memberships

  • American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
  • California Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
  • American Dental Society of Anesthesiology
  • Dr. Nguyen also maintains his certification by the American Heart Association in Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, and Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support