Dr. Monica Nguyen was born and raised in Elk Grove/Sacramento, CA. She graduated from the University of California, Davis, with a degree in Biological Sciences and earned her Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of California, Berkeley. Dr. Nguyen has gained extensive clinical experience at Kaiser Permanente, West Oakland Community Clinic Center, Omni New Jersey ophthalmology tertiary centers, and the Veterans Affairs center in Palo Alto.
Dr. Nguyen is passionate about providing full-scope primary eye care, including comprehensive eye examinations, contact lens fittings, and evaluations for ocular diseases such as glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy. She specializes in myopia control management, ensuring her patients receive thorough and personalized care.
In her free time, Dr. Nguyen enjoys cooking, nurturing her indoor plants, and spending quality time with her family and dog.