Anna Nguyen, PA-C, MPAS
Instructor, Surgery-Plastic/Reconstructive
Medical School
- MPAS, Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine (2020)
Graduate School
- DMSc, University of Lynchburg (2025)
Undergraduate School
- BA/BS, University of Colorado - Denver (CO) (2015)
Languages
English, VietnameseDepartment
Surgery-Plastic/ReconstructiveProfessional Titles
- Physician Assistant (PA)
Publications
- Scott AJ, Arcaroli JJ, Bagby SM, Yahn R, Huber KM, Serkova NJ, Nguyen A, Kim J, Thorburn A, Vogel J, Quackenbush KS, Capasso A, Schreiber A, Blatchford P, Klauck PJ, Pitts TM, Eckhardt SG, Messersmith WA. Cabozantinib Exhibits Potent Antitumor Activity in Colorectal Cancer Patient-Derived Tumor Xenograft Models via Autophagy and Signaling Mechanisms. Mol Cancer Ther. 2018 Oct;17(10):2112-2122. PubMed PMID: 30026382
- Schreiber AR, Nguyen A, Bagby SM, Arcaroli JJ, Yacob BW, Quackenbush K, Guy JL, Crowell T, Stringer B, Danaee H, Kalebic T, Messersmith WA, Pitts TM. Evaluation of TAK-264, an Antibody-Drug Conjugate in Pancreatic Cancer Cell Lines and Patient-Derived Xenograft Models. Clin Cancer Drugs. 2018;5(1):42-49. PubMed PMID: 30631747
- Greene J, Nguyen A, Bagby SM, Jones GN, Tai WM, Quackenbush KS, Schreiber A, Messersmith WA, Devaraj KM, Blatchford P, Eckhardt SG, Cadogan EB, Hughes GD, Smith A, Pitts TM, Arcaroli JJ. The novel ATM inhibitor (AZ31) enhances antitumor activity in patient derived xenografts that are resistant to irinotecan monotherapy. Oncotarget. 2017 Dec 19;8(67):110904-110913. PubMed PMID: 29340025
- Quackenbush KS, Bagby S, Tai WM, Messersmith WA, Schreiber A, Greene J, Kim J, Wang G, Purkey A, Pitts TM, Nguyen A, Gao D, Blatchford P, Capasso A, Schuller AG, Eckhardt SG, Arcaroli JJ. The novel tankyrase inhibitor (AZ1366) enhances irinotecan activity in tumors that exhibit elevated tankyrase and irinotecan resistance. Oncotarget. 2016 May 10;7(19):28273-85. PubMed PMID: 27070088
Professional Memberships
- AAPA - American Academy of Physician Assistants, Member
- APSHO - Advanced Practitioner Society for Hematology and Oncology, Member
- CAPA - Colorado Academy of Physician Assistants, Member
- APSPA - Association of Plastic Surgery Physician Assistants, Member
- SITC - Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer, Member
Practice Locations
UCHealth Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Clinic - Anschutz Medical Campus1635 Aurora Ct
6th Floor
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-0800
Hospital Affiliation
- University of Colorado Hospital
Specialty Information
Specialties- Plastic Surgery (2025)
- Medical Oncology (2021)
- NCCPA - National Commission of Certified Physician Assistants, Board Certification (2020)
Care Philosophy
I strive to provide the best possible care for my patients. I believe in shared decision-making with patients and their families to help them achieve their health and personal goals, ultimately improving their quality of life.
I strive to provide the best possible care for my patients. I believe in shared decision-making with patients and their families to help them achieve their health and personal goals, ultimately improving their quality of life.
Personal Interests
I enjoy traveling, exploring different cultures and cuisines, and spending time with my family and dogs.
I enjoy traveling, exploring different cultures and cuisines, and spending time with my family and dogs.