Dr. Brian Nuyen

Biography

Brian Nuyen, MD, is a board-certified otolaryngologist-head neck surgeon with a fellowship in laryngology, trained to address vocal fold disorders. He has developed a keen interest in gender affirmation, particularly within transgender and gender-nonconforming communities, during his residency at Stanford Medicine. Dr. Nuyen completed the James Thomas, MD Voice Surgery Fellowship and has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals focusing on gender affirmation voice surgery. His research aims to improve surgical techniques and outcomes for individuals undergoing gender-affirming voice surgeries. As a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology at Stanford University, Dr. Nuyen also engages in medical education and has presented his research at various medical conferences. He is fluent in Spanish and balances his professional life with interests in music and swing dancing.

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