Thuy Tran
Expertise in
1
conditions
Expertise in
1
conditions
101 The City Drive South, Building 23, 
Orange, CA 

Overview

Dr. Thuy Tran is a board-certified UCI Health surgeon who is fellowship trained in surgical oncology.Her clinical interests include melanoma, Merkel cell carcinoma and other cutaneous malignancies, as well as soft tissue tumors and soft tissue sarcomas.Tran earned her medical degree at the UC San Diego School of Medicine. She completed an internship in general surgery at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, followed by a postdoctoral research fellowship in surgical oncology at Stanford University's School of Medicine. Next, she completed a residency in general surgery at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago, followed by fellowship training in complex general surgical oncology at City of Hope Medical Center in Duarte, Calif.She is the author or co-author of more than 100 peer-reviewed manuscripts in prestigious journals such asAnnals of Surgery,JAMA Surgeryand theAnnals of Surgical Oncology. She also has presented her research at national and international conferences, including the American Surgical Association, Pacific Coast Surgical Association, the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the Western Surgical Association. Her research interests include surgical clinical trials, health disparities and gaps in the care delivery, as well as patient-reported cancer outcomes.

Dr. Tran is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Breast Cancer, and Pancreatic Cancer.

Dr. Tran is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Complex General Surgical Oncology and American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery). She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 62 peer reviewed articles.

Graduate Institution

University Of California San Diego School Of Medicine

Residency

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center - Anesthesiology

Specialties

Surgical Oncology

Licenses

Surgery in CA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Surgery - Complex General Surgical Oncology
American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery)

Fellowships

Stanford University Medical Center - Research Fellowship in Surgical Oncology
City of Hope National Medical Center - Complex General Surgical Oncology

Hospital Affiliations

Uci Health-Orange

Languages Spoken

English
Vietnamese

Gender

Female

Awards

Fellow of the Year
2021 — City of Hope
Conquer Cancer Merit Award
2017 — American Society of Oncology
Steve Sotsky Pancreatic Cancer Research Award
2016 — Americas Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Alignment Health Plan
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
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Humana
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  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
SCAN Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

UCI Health Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center
101 The City Drive South, Building 23, Orange, CA 92868
Other Locations
UCI Health - Laguna Hills Multispecialty
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
UCI Health - Yorba Linda Multispecialty
18637 Yorba Linda Boulevard, Linda, CA 92886
UCI Health - Irvine Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center & Ambulatory Care
19208 Jamboree Road, Irvine, CA 92612

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Tran has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Melanoma

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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Is Dr. Thuy Tran a top-rated expert for Melanoma?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Thuy Tran is classified as an Advanced expert for Melanoma, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Thuy Tran specialize in?

While Dr. Thuy Tran is a Surgical Oncology, they have specific expertise in Melanoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, and Breast Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Surgical Oncology.

Does Dr. Thuy Tran participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Thuy Tran has published 62 articles and abstracts on conditions like Melanoma. You can view a list of Dr. Thuy Tran's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Thuy Tran accept my insurance?

Dr. Thuy Tran accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 714-456-8000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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