Meet Our Team
Hoa Pham Nguyen, MD
Hematology/Oncology
Amy Xiong, FNP
Oncology
Alison Bevan, MD
Radiation Oncology
Ky Nguyen, MD
Radiation Oncology
Hematology/Oncology
Oncology
Radiation Oncology
Radiation Oncology
You'll join a remarkably stable team where longevity isn't just a statistic—it's a testament to the supportive culture and shared commitment to exceptional cancer care. Dr. Hoa Pham Nguyen, the board-certified hematologist/oncologist who has served as the cornerstone of this program since 2006, exemplifies this dedication through nearly two decades of building trusted relationships with patients and colleagues alike. His UC Davis training (residency at UC Davis Medical Center, fellowship at UC Irvine) and consistent recognition as both "Favorite Physician" by staff and "Physician of the Year" by Rideout Home Health and Hospice speaks to his exceptional ability to balance clinical excellence with genuine compassion. Unlike the revolving door of physicians common in many hospital-employed practices, here you'll find colleagues who've chosen to make this their professional home, creating a continuity of care that patients deeply value.
The team's cohesion extends beyond mere professional courtesy to genuine collaboration and mutual support. When providers here take time off, they truly disconnect, trusting their colleagues to manage their patients thoughtfully and independently. This isn't a practice where you'll field constant texts during your vacation or return to find critical decisions deferred until your return. The culture of professional respect means that each team member's expertise is valued and their personal time is protected.
Working alongside you will be Amy Xiong, FNP, an exceptional nurse practitioner who represents the best of advanced practice nursing in oncology. Having trained within this system, she knows every nuance of the practice, every referral pattern, and every family in the community touched by cancer. Her ability to independently manage routine follow-ups, supervise infusions, and handle symptom management means you can focus your expertise where it's most needed—on new diagnoses, treatment planning, and complex clinical decisions. Patients adore her combination of clinical excellence and compassionate care, and you'll quickly discover that she's the kind of colleague who makes your practice more efficient and enjoyable.
The clinical research team, led by Jasmine, brings an energy and professionalism that has propelled the site to record-breaking trial enrollment. As the Clinical Research Coordinator, Jasmine proactively screens every provider's schedule, identifying potential trial candidates before you even ask. This isn't a research program where you'll struggle to find support or fight for resources—it's a well-oiled machine where the infrastructure exists to make trial participation seamless. The addition of a second research coordinator demonstrates the institution's commitment to growing this vital aspect of comprehensive cancer care.
The broader support team includes specialized roles rarely found in community oncology settings. A dedicated pharmacist navigator manages all oral oncologic prescriptions, handling prior authorizations, patient education, and adherence monitoring. The authorization specialists have mastered the byzantine world of insurance approvals, ensuring that treatment delays due to coverage issues are virtually eliminated. These aren't entry-level positions filled by whoever was available—these are experienced professionals who've chosen to specialize in oncology support services.
Under Jen's leadership as Practice Manager, the cancer center runs with an efficiency that allows clinicians to focus on clinical care rather than operational headaches. Described by UC Davis leadership as "amazing" and someone they're "lucky to have," Jen has created an environment where physicians are shielded from the administrative burdens that drive so many from clinical practice. She understands that your time is best spent with patients, not in meetings about meetings, and she manages the operational aspects with a competence that makes your professional life remarkably smooth.
The commitment to this team extends to the highest levels of leadership. The regional CEO actively participates in monthly cancer program meetings, demonstrating that oncology isn't just another service line—it's a top institutional priority. This executive engagement translates into real support: rapid decisions on resource requests, protection from competing health systems trying to poach providers, and investments in technology and facilities that keep the practice competitive with larger academic centers.
Perhaps most tellingly, this is a team that celebrates together. They wear pink on Wednesdays for breast cancer awareness, organize ornament-making competitions judged by patients during the holidays, and maintain traditions that bind them as more than just coworkers. The Friday football jersey tradition, the library with its fireplace where families wait, the garden view from the infusion center—these details matter because they reflect a team that has created something special, a place where the practice of oncology includes joy alongside the serious work of fighting cancer.
When the UC Davis Cancer Care Network leadership visits, they consistently note how each community site has its own personality, and Rideout's is characterized by warmth, stability, and genuine team cohesion. You won't be joining a practice where physicians barely know the nurses' names or where departments operate in silos. You'll become part of an integrated team where the radiation oncologist down the hall stops by to discuss cases, where the infusion nurses feel comfortable offering insights from their years of experience, and where everyone—from the front desk to the medical director—shares the same mission of providing exceptional cancer care to this deserving community.