Vinh Ngo, MD
Integrative Physician located in San Francisco, CA
For almost 20 years, Dr. Vinh Ngo, an integrative health specialist, has been dedicated to improving the overall health and well-being of his patients throughout San Francisco and beyond. From his practice, Smart Medicine SF, Dr. Ngo and his colleagues offer a range of services including aesthetic medicine, integrative medicine, functional medicine, Nootropics, addiction medicine, medically assisted weight loss, SculpSure®, laser body contouring, and PiQo4 laser tattoo removal. Dr. Ngo is known for his attentive nature and genuine care for his patients.
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SculpSure
A non-invasive laser treatment for the reduction of stubborn fat. The procedure takes 25 minutes, is minimally painful, and requires no downtime.
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WarmSculpting
$200 off when you purchase two or more areas of WarmSculpting for the month of January!
Recent Posts
What is Medically-Assisted Weight Loss?
Medically assisted weight loss is a weight loss program that is closely monitored by a doctor. The doctor helps with customized diet plans, and is often done in conjunction with medications that suppress appetite, and or reduce cravings. The doctor has regular visits with the patients going over what worked and what didn’t work, and fine tunes the program to their specific lifestyle. This approach holds patients accountable, and aids in longterm success of keeping the unwanted weight off. Below we will discuss some of the main aspects of our medically assisted weight loss program. Who is a candidate for
Read MoreFrequently Asked Questions About Tattoo Removal
We have put together some of the most common questions that patients ask during the initial consultation for tattoo removal. How much does laser tattoo removal cost? This is the number one question that we are asked from patients. Tattoos are generally priced by size. The minimum price for tattoo removal starts at $150. This is for anything that fits inside of a business card, roughly $25 per square inch. It is generally best for us to look at your tattoo to be able to give you an exact amount on the cost. It’s best to come in to allow
Read MoreHow Many Treatments to Remove a Tattoo?
How Many Laser Treatments Will I Need? This is a very common question that patients ask at their first consultation. There are many factors to consider when removing a tattoo. Generally, most patients need 4 to 6 treatments, but there are many factors that can change this. What Kind of Tattoo is it? Is it a professional, or amateur tattoo? Professional tattoos are generally harder to remove as they have deeper and denser ink. Amateur tattoos tend to have less ink density, and they are shallower. The denser and deeper the ink, the more sessions it will take. How Old is Your Tattoo? Older
Read MoreWhat Our Patients Say
Dr. Ngo is the best around! He has a great bedside manor and actually cares about his patients. Theres a big difference between him and other doctors.
Ia H.
Dr. Ngo has been my primary care physician for the past 5 plus years and I could not recommend anyone more caring, informed and meticulous than him.
Myrick T.
Dr Ngo mixes the best of being a conventional doctor but open to new treatments- whether from alternative and conventional medicine as well.
Alex R.
Dr. Ngo has proved time and time again that he is an expert in his field, and will give you a modern, holistic approach to successfully meet your individual needs.
Allie S.
Dr. Ngo is a non-traditional doctor working hard for the most traditional result - a healthy and happy patient!
Leo J.
Dr. Ngo puts together the best of conventional and "alternative" medicine with a first class bedside manner.