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Dr. Alan T. Tran

EDUCATION:

Medical 1987-1991
University of Oklahoma, College pf medicine
Oklahoma city, Oklahoma DEGREE: M.D.

Undergraduate: 1984-1987
Central State University, Edmond Oklahoma
President’s and Dean’s List, Alpha Chi Honor Society
Major: Biology

Postgraduate training:
1999-2000 Chief Resident, Plastic and Reconstructive surgery
University of Texas Medical Brach, Galveston Texas

1998-1999 Resident, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston Texas

1997-1998 Resident Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston Texas

1996-1997 Chief Resident, General Surgery
University of Nevada, Las Vegas Nevada

1993-1996 Resident, General Surgery
University of Nevada, Las Vegas Nevada

1992-1993 Research Fellow, General Surgery
University of Nevada, Las Vegas Nevada
Laboratory of Alex G Little, M.D.

1991-1992 Internship, General Surgery
Phoenix Integrated Surgical Residency, Phoenix, Arizona

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SPECIALIZED TRAINING

Nov-Dec 1998
Cosmetic Surgery Fellowship
Plastic Surgery Associates
Thomas Baker, M.D., James Stuzin, M.D., Tracy Baker, M.D.

September 1998
Post-Ablative Cancer Reconstructive/ Microsurgery
MD Anderson Cancer Center
Geoffrey Robb, M.D.

Sep-Oct 1997
Acute Burn Surgery

Apr-May 1998
Shriner’s Burn Institute
David Herndon, M.D.
Galveston, Texas

July-Aug 1998
Reconstructive Burn Surgery

Apr-May 1998
Shriner’s Burn Institute
Robert L. McCauley, M.D.
Galveston, Texas

July 1997
Microsurgery Training
Baylor College of Medicine
Sale Shenaq M.D.
Houston, Texas

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LICENSES

California Medical License #A71031
Nevada Medical License #9365
Oklahoma Medical License #20541

Board Certification:
Diplomat of the America Board of Plastic Surgery cert.#6488
Diplomat of the American Board of Surgery cert#42988

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PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (Active) #7811
American College of Surgeons (Associate Fellow) #03054168
American Medical Association
Blocker-Lewis Plastic Surgery Society
Lipoplasty Society

Hospital Affiliations:
Fountain Valley Regional Medical Center
Fountain Valley, California

Hoage Presbyterian Hospital
Newport Beach, California
Huntington Beach Memorial Hospital
Huntington Beach, California

White Memorial Center
Los Angeles California

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AWARDS

Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
Outstanding Resident Award-University of Nevada School of Medicine, 1996
Outstanding Resident Award, Honorable Mention-University of Texas Medical Branch 1997

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ORAL PRESENTATIONS

“Erythromycin Strengthens the Defective Lower Esophageal Sphincter in Patients with GERD”

Presented at: American College of Surgeons, Nevada Chapter. Las Vegas, Nevada, January 1993

“The Accuracy of Determining Tumor Margin in Head and Neck Basal Cell Carcinoma”

Presented at: Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons, Austin, Texas, October 1999
Senior Residents Conference, Gainesville, Florida, April 2000

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JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS

“Erythromycin Strengthens the Defective Lower Esophageal Sphincter in Patients with GERD” Penarthur A, Tran, AT, Cioppi M, Fayad J, Siren G, Little, A. American Journal of Surgery. 167-169, 1994

“Video Assisted Thoracic Surgery for Indeterminate Pulmonary Nodules.” Albright JL, MacArthur R, Tran, AT, Little, AG. Dianostic Therapy Endoscopy 1:25-28, 1994

“Do Not Use Epinephrine in Digital Blocks: Myth or Truth?” Bradon J. Wilhelmi, Steven J. Black, John H. Miller, John S. Mancoll, Tony Dardano, Alan Tran, Linda G. Phillips. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2001 February; 107(2):393-7.

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MISSIONS, SPECIAL PROJECTS

Cleft Palate Program (since 2002): White Memorial Medical Center. Los Angeles, California

Medical Mission 2000: El Salvador. Austin Smiles: Cleft Lip and Palate Team Surgeon.

Susan G Koman Breast Cancer Foundation: 5K run 2002, Newport Beach, California

Westminster Community Health Fair 2003: Physicians consultant. Westminster, California

Ironman Revisited 2004: support crew. Challenged Athletes Foundation. Oahu, Hawaii

Huntington Beach Sunrise Rotary 2005

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LECTURES, COURSES SEMINARS GIVEN

“Skin Cancer: Prevention and Treatment” Live Television show and interview: Orange County News, Santa Ana, California, May 14, 2001

“Advanced Suturing Skills, Workshop, and Wet Lab” : Instructor.
Texas Association of Physicians Assistants, San Luis Hotel, Galveston, TX, October 1999.

“Suturing Workshop”: Instructor
The Annual Family Practice Review, UTMB, Galveston, TX, November 1999

“Suturing Workshop and Wet Lab”: Instructor
The 33rd Annual Family Practice Review, San Luis Hotel, Galveston, TX, May1998

“Basic Suturing Skills, Workshop, and Wet Lab”: Instructor
Texas Association of Physician Assistants, San Luis Hotel, Galveston TX, October 1998

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