MOHS micrographic surgery
Dr. Quoc-Bao Nguyen is a double board-certified dermatologist and fellowship-trained Mohs micrographic and reconstructive surgeon who specializes in skin cancer treatment, reconstructive surgery, medical dermatology, and cosmetic dermatology. Born and raised in Austin, Texas, Dr. Nguyen is delighted to return to his hometown to offer compassionate, high-quality, evidence-based care to his patients.
Dr. Quoc-Bao Nguyen currently serves as President of the Austin Dermatological Society.
Dr. Nguyen's academic journey is defined by excellence. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from The University of Texas at Austin, earning a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry through the prestigious Dean's Scholars Honors Program, completing Special Honors, and finishing at the top of his class with a 4.0 GPA.
He received his Medical Degree with Honors from Texas A&M University, where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Honor Medical Society in recognition of his outstanding academic performance and leadership. He is currently an Affiliate Clinical Assistant Professor at the Texas A&M University College of Medicine.
He completed his intern year in Neurosurgery at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, followed by a dedicated clinical research year, where he served as a sub-investigator in approximately 20 dermatology clinical research trials. During this time, he also earned an MBA in Finance from The University of Houston, expanding his ability to collaborate effectively with pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies to advance innovative dermatologic therapies.
He completed his Dermatology Residency at the prestigious MD Anderson Cancer Center and The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, specializing in skin cancer management. He further honed his expertise by completing a Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology Fellowship at Geisinger Medical Center in Pennsylvania, focusing on complex facial reconstruction.
Throughout his academic career, Dr. Nguyen has received numerous awards and scholarships, including the ASDS Resident Scholarship and the World Congress of Dermatology Scholarship. He was also inducted into the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. His contributions to dermatological research have been significant, with over 30 publications in top-tier dermatology journals and more than 100 presentations at state, national, and international conferences. Dr. Nguyen has mentored college students, medical students, and junior physicians, helping to shape the future of dermatology and Mohs surgery.
Dr. Nguyen is certified by the American Board of Dermatology and is an Associate of the American College of Mohs Surgery. He is an active member of several professional organizations, including the American Academy of Dermatology, the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, the American College of Mohs Surgery, the American Medical Association, and the Texas Medical Association.
Above all, Dr. Nguyen believes caring for patients is a privilege—and he’s committed to delivering exceptional outcomes and meaningful results through every stage of his patients.
