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Dr. Van-Hien Tran, MD
General Surgery*
4.5 (16)
Houston, TX
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience
Offers telehealth
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Overview of Dr. Van-Hien Tran, MD
Dr. Van-Hien Tran, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Houston, TX. They specialize in General Surgery, has 28 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from University of Kansas School of Medicine and is affiliated with Houston Methodist West Hospital and Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital. Dr. Tran, completed a residency at St Josephs Hospital|St. Joseph Hospital - Houston. Patients rated Dr. Tran an average 4.5 star rating.
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Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
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Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
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Thyroid Surgery
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Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
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Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
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About Dr. Van-Hien Tran, MD
Specialties*
- General Surgery
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Years of Experience
- 28 years of experience
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Languages Spoken
- English, Spanish and Vietnamese
Languages Spoken
Gender
- Male
Gender
NPI Number
- 1134303696
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Education & Certifications
Residency
- St Josephs Hospital|St. Joseph Hospital - Houston
Residency
Internship
- St Lukes Medical Center|St. Luke's Medical Center - Cleveland
Internship
Medical Education
- University of Kansas School of Medicine
Medical Education
Board Certifications
- General Surgery
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Hospital Affiliations
- Houston Methodist West Hospital
- Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital
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