Nephrology
Peter Nguyen, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College; President of the Medical Staff, Houston Methodist Hospital; Associate Chief Medical Information Officer, Houston Methodist; Medical Director, DaVita Galleria and DaVita Avian Dialysis Facilities
Dr. Peter T. Nguyen, MD, is a board-certified nephrologist with over 20 years of experience practicing in Houston, Texas. He specializes in general nephrology, including the management of chronic kidney disease, hypertension, acute kidney injury, and dialysis care. As medical director of DaVita Galleria and DaVita Avian dialysis facilities, he oversees outpatient dialysis services and patient care. Dr. Nguyen also focuses on kidney transplantation, collaborating with the JC Walter Jr. Transplant
23+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Nephrology (ABIM)
- Internal Medicine (ABIM)
Education & Training
- Texas Tech School of Medicine — M.D.
- Baylor College of Medicine — Fellowship, Nephrology (Chief Fellow)
- Baylor College of Medicine — Residency, Internal Medicine
- University of Texas at Austin — B.S. (Honors)
Peer Recognition
- Health and Fitness Sports Magazine — Top 300 Physician
2012
- Houstonia Magazine — Top Doctor
2013-2015, 2017-2023 (10 years)
- Super Doctors — Rising Star
2015-2016 (2 years)
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Houston Methodist Hospital
- Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital
Languages
English, Spanish, Vietnamese
Experience
23+ years in practice