Meet Dr. May-Anh

That belief in lasting care—through every phase of your journey—is what drives everything Dr. May-Anh does.

Dr. May-Anh Nguyen grew up in a multicultural home between Montreal and Toronto, speaking English, French, and Vietnamese. Her upbringing gave her a deep appreciation for inclusion, empathy, and the importance of being understood—values that have become central to how she practices medicine today.

She studied abroad at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, then completed a highly competitive fellowship at Harvard Medical School focused on minimally invasive GI and bariatric surgery. Her global education helped shape not only her skills, but her worldview.

“Training and living around the world taught me that medicine isn’t just about what we do—it’s how we make people feel,” she says.

Now based in San Jose, Dr. May-Anh is the first female Asian bariatric surgeon in the region. She’s known for her thoughtful, patient-first approach and her deep commitment to lifelong care. Fluent in English, French, and Vietnamese (and currently learning Spanish), she welcomes patients from all backgrounds into a space that’s warm, inclusive, and supportive.

Her approach goes far beyond surgery. Dr. May-Anh works closely with each patient to build a personalized path toward long-term health—offering ongoing support in nutrition, mental wellness, physical activity, and more.

Outside the practice, Dr. May-Anh is a wife and mother. She and her husband, Dr. Mike Hajek, an ENT surgeon, are raising their daughter Sophie to embrace both her Vietnamese heritage and multicultural identity—with values rooted in kindness, resilience, and community.

“If you’re ready for a change, I’m here to walk that road with you,” she says. “Because transformation shouldn’t just be temporary—it should be for good.”