Meet Dr. Nguyen
Rita Nguyen, O.D., is an optometrist completing her residency at Virginia Eye Center, with a focus on ocular disease, surgical co-management, and primary care.
Dr. Nguyen earned her Doctor of Optometry degree from SUNY College of Optometry in New York City, where she completed clinical rotations at Brooklyn Eye Center, NYU Langone Health, and Woodhull Hospital. Her training included managing advanced ocular disease, fitting specialty contact lenses, and observing complex surgical procedures. During her time at SUNY, Dr. Nguyen served as President and President-Elect of SVOSH, leading service trips to Panama and Grenada. She received the Dr. Max Cohen Memorial Award for Volunteer Commitment to Community Service and was inducted into the Gold Key International Optometric Honor Society.
Originally from New Jersey, Dr. Nguyen enjoys spending her free time outdoors—whether at the beach, exploring local parks, playing sports, or discovering new restaurants. She is excited to continue her training and deliver compassionate, high-quality care to patients at Virginia Eye Center.
Education
- Undergraduate Degree
Rutgers University - Doctor of Optometry
SUNY College of Optometry
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