Joanne Nguyen MD

Joanne Nguyen, M.D., is a clinical genetics physician at Cook Children’s Genetics Center within Cook Children’s Health Care System in Fort Worth, Texas. She cares for children and families with special health care needs, including those seeking answers for rare, complex, or undiagnosed genetic conditions. Dr. Nguyen is known for a compassionate, family-centered approach, helping families navigate the diagnostic process and understand how genetic findings may inform medical management and long-term care planning. Dr. Nguyen completed medical school at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), followed by residency training at UCLA. She is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics. In addition, she holds the professional designations FAAP and FACMG. Committed to advancing the field, Dr. Nguyen has participated in clinical research studies and has contributed to peer-reviewed medical literature in genetics and birth defects, including journal articles and a book chapter. She is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American College of Medical Genetics.