TUAN A. TRUONG, MD, FACS
Double Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon in Houston
Dr. Tuan A Truong is an experienced double board-certified plastic surgeon with advanced fellowship training and reconstructive and aesthetic surgery expertise. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery and is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
Dr. Truong’s plastic surgery residency at the highly esteemed Mayo Clinic has trained him for the reconstruction of the face, breast, and body of cancer survivors, which includes some of the most complex plastic surgical procedures. He also specializes in a wide range of aesthetic procedures including breast augmentation, mommy makeovers, breast lifts, abdominoplasty, and liposuction.
He is fortunate to practice in the city that jump-started his career, dedicating the past six years to improving the care of patients in the greater Houston area.
Early Life and Education
Dr. Truong is a native Texan who graduated from Rice University with honors and a double major in Biochemistry and Biology. He earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and then went on to complete his general surgery residency at the University of Florida in Jacksonville. Upon finishing his general surgery training, he was selected to pursue his plastic surgery residency at the highly competitive Mayo Clinic Arizona. During this time, he was exposed to the most current and daring aspects of plastic surgery in the greater Scottsdale community. Here, he learned to take care of and restore the bodies of breast cancer survivors, who continue to inspire him. He then completed a fellowship in Craniofacial Surgery in Austin, where he received comprehensive training in a wide variety of techniques to augment his skill set.
Medical Career
After fellowship, Dr. Truong served on the faculty as an assistant professor at Baylor College of Medicine, where he trained residents and medical students, many of whom he regularly keeps in touch with. He cared for complex reconstructive issues and further honed his expertise at the world-renowned Texas Medical Center. He then left academic medicine to devote more time to his community and worked in private practice before joining Memorial Plastic Surgery’s elite team.
Academic Success
Dr. Truong’s work in academic medicine allowed him to publish and lecture extensively, both nationally and internationally. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed articles and continues to mentor students interested in medicine and plastic surgery.
Certifications
- American Board of Surgery
- American Board of Plastic Surgery
- Fellow, American Board of Surgery
- Fellow, American Board of Pediatrics
Membership
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons
- American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
- Texas Medical Association
- Houston Society of Plastic Surgeons
Honors and Awards
- ASPS MedTech Innovator Award
- Edward Jelks Award for Outstanding Resident Clinician
- 2-time Department of Surgery Resident of the Year
- Department of Surgery Intern of the Year
- Emmett J. Conrad Award
Personal Life
In his spare time, Dr. Truong defers to his pediatrician wife, the CEO of the family. He enjoys spending time with his four children and watching them excel in their individual pursuits. His hobbies include cooking, golf, and watching his childhood Dallas-area sports teams crush his dreams annually.
Doctor Credentials
Education
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
- Rice University
Training
- Dell Children's Medical Center
- Mayo Clinic Arizona
- University of Florida in Jacksonville
Memberships
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons
- American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
- Texas Medical Association
- Houston Society of Plastic Surgeons
