Nikki Duong

Dr. Duong is a general and transplant hepatologist, and board-certified gastroenterologist, who specializes in caring for patients with chronic liver disease, viral hepatitis, fatty liver, autoimmune disorders, hepatocellular cancer and cirrhosis.

Raised by immigrant parents, he understands first-hand the complexities surrounding access to care and social determinants of health. To that end, he strives to provide outstanding evidence-based care to every patient. He has been praised for his communication skills, empathy, enthusiasm and bedside manner. To him, every patient has a unique story and comes from different walks of life. Building life-long relationships with his patients brings him joy and continues to motivate him to do better each and every day. He believes in the principle of "cura personalis" which means "care for the person." He believes that the best medical care happens when a provider takes a step back and understands the bigger picture, thinks outside of the box, is open-minded, and marries the knowledge of science and technology with integrity and humanism.

He has also dedicated his early career to being a beacon for LGBTQIA+ providers and patients, in addition to mentoring and training the next generation of gastroenterologists and hepatologists. He was one of the founding members, and current executive board member of Rainbows in Gastro. This is a national affinity group that serves as a platform for research, mentorship, and community advocacy. He has shared his experiences as an "out" trainee, patient, and provider and has given talks at local and national levels. He also has a particular interest in medical education and publishing about the fellowship match process providing trainees with tips on how to match, interview, and network.

He is a former AASLD Emerging Liver Scholar and is currently an active member of the ACG training committee. During his fellowship, he published over 20 peer-reviewed manuscripts and was awarded the "Outstanding Fellow Scholar Award."

Originally from the east coast, Dr. Duong is enthusiastic to experience all that the Bay Area has to offer. In his free time, he enjoys cooking, singing and world travel. He is a classically trained singer and previously performed in national honor choirs and in a cappella. He has also traveled to over thirty countries.

Areas of Special Interest: patient reported outcomes in cirrhosis; general gastroenterology; general hepatology; LGBTQIA+ health; medical education and mentorshipTwitter.com/@doctornikkid (Tweets are my own)

Clinical Focus

• Gastroenterology

Academic Appointments

• Clinical Assistant Professor, Medicine - Gastroenterology & Hepatology

Honors & Awards

• Healio Gastroenterology Disruptor of the Year Award 2023 (Nominee: Health Equity), Healio (2023)
• VCU Outstanding Fellow Research Scholar of the Year Award, Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center (2023)
• ACG Social Media Acumen Award, ACG (American College of Gastroenterology) (2022)
• Outstanding Poster Presenter Award, ACG (2019)
• ASGE Golden Scope competition 2nd place (semi-finals), ASGE society
• Donald Knowlan Award for compassion, humor and encouragement during Internal Medicine residency, Georgetown University Medical Center (2019)
• William Argy Memorial Award for mentorship and scholarship, Georgetown University Medical Center (2019)
• Hugh Hussey Award for teaching and mentorship during Internal Medicine residency, Georgetown University Medical Center (2019)
• AASLD Emerging Liver Scholars Resident Travel Award, AASLD (2018)
• Georgetown University Research Day; Second Place: Resident Clinical Research, Georgetown University (2018)
• Georgetown Medical Center SPIRIT award for service, integrity, respect, innovation and teamwork, Georgetown Medical Center (2018)
• Georgetown University String of Pearls Teaching Award for Excellence in Medical Student Education, Georgetown University School of Medicine (2018)
• Adlinger Fellowship Award Recipient for Clinical Research in Vienna, Austria, Adlinger Fellow (2017)
• American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting Minority Student Scholarship, APA (2015)
• Julin Cheng Hu Medical Scholarship, Julin Cheng Hu (2013)
• Gill Research Award Fellow, George Washington University School of Medicine (2012)
• Election to Omicron Delta Kappa, National Leadership Honor Society, Omicron Delta Kappa (2012)
• Election to Phi Beta Kappa, National Academic Honor Society, Phi Beta Kappa (2012)

Boards, Advisory Committees, Professional Organizations

• Voting member, Stanford Health LGBTQ+ Subcommittee of the Diversity Cabinet (2024 - Present)
• Mentorship and membership committee member, American College of Gastroenterology, ACG (2023 - Present)
• Surgery and Liver Transplantation, Special Interest Group, American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) (2023 - Present)
• Training committee member, American College of Gastroenterology, ACG (2021 - Present)

Professional Education

• Board Certification, American Board of Internal Medicine: Gastroenterology (2023)
• Fellowship, Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center, Transplant Hepatology Fellowship (Dual Pathway Program) (2023)
• Fellowship: Virginia Commonwealth Univ Gastroenterology Fellowship (2023) VA
• Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine (2019)
• Residency: Medstar Georgetown University Hospital Internal Medicine Residency (2019) DC
• Medical Education: George Washington University Office of the Registrar (2016) DC

Community and International Work

• Rainbows in Gastro, Executive Board Member