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Tuan Pham
( out of 36 reviews )

Tuan Pham, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Huntsman Cancer Institute - Cancer Hospital North

1K, Endoscopy
Salt Lake City
801-646-9536

University of Utah Hospital

Liver Transplant
Salt Lake City
801-213-9797

Kidney & Liver Clinic

Kidney and Liver Clinic
Salt Lake City
801-213-9797

Gastroenterology /GI Clinic UUH

Gastroenterology, Area E
Salt Lake City
801-213-9797
  • Tuan Pham is currently a Assistant Professor in the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition. He pursued his undergraduate studies at the University of Texas at Austin, where he obtained both a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Biochemistry and Bachelor’s of Arts degree in Microbiology in 2001. He went on to obtain his MD from the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in 2008. Afterwards, he spent several years at the Baylor College of Medicine completing a residency in Internal Medicine and fellowship in Transplant Hepatology, as well as serving on faculty as a Hospitalist within the Section of General Internal Medicine. He subsequently moved to the University of Utah to pursue additional training in a Gastroenterology fellowship, which he completed in 2016.

    Dr. Pham’s clinical practice is largely focused on liver diseases and liver transplant medicine. His clinical and academic interests are especially dedicated to improving the management of NAFLD and nutritional derangements within chronic liver disease, which in turn have naturally extended into the field of obesity medicine. In addition to his hepatology practice, Dr. Pham oversees the bariatric endoscopy clinic providing a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary approach towards weight loss and management of obesity-associated comorbidities.

    Board Certification

    American Board of Internal Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Gastroenterology)
    American Board of Obesity Medicine

    Patient Rating

    4.8 /5
    ( out of 36 reviews )

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    Patient Comments

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    October 18, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr. Pham is knowledgeable and he is good at what he is doing. He's care about your health. I would recommend to anyone with liver problem.

    July 22, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr. Pham and staff are always friendly and professional. They take the time to get to know you and are very efficient in their tasks. I never feel rushed in my appointments.

    July 08, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    I do not have any prior engagement with Dr Pham but if initial perceptions are a key indicator of his typical care, this was a complete failure. 15 minutes that could have been done over the phone or on a computer. Never once did he do any type of physical exam and our only contact was a handshake. 800 miles round trip for 15 minutes of wasted time¿¿if there was any benefit in my physical presence sitting in an exam room I would love to hear what was the medical benefit.

    June 27, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr. Pham is so kind and caring and upbeat it's a pleasure interacting with him. I have complete trust in his knowledge in treating my disease.

    June 06, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Amazing experience. This doctor knows his stuff! Thank you for the care and listening to my concerns. Very excited to add Dr. Pham to my healthcare provider team.

    May 25, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr Pham is the best, he listens intently, askes good questions, has a great knowledge of the GI track, hepatology, liver cirhosis as well at transplatation. He is understanding and caring. He, as well as his whole team really care and go the extra mile to be there at this hard time of my life.

    March 28, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Very professional and kind

    February 29, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Such a passionate person with a great personality and someone you can trust to discuss your health issue. My perspective always changes toward a more positive side when I talk with Tuam A Pham.

    December 10, 2023
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    This was my first appointment with Dr Pham. It went flawless, from meeting Jean; his MA, to our time with Dr Pham. He spent over an hour with us. He was very clear in his questions and explanations as well as his expectations for me. I did not feel rushed at all. He answered all my questions very honestly. I feel that he was not holding back or sugar coating my situation. I appreciated his honesty and care.

  • Tuan Pham is currently a Assistant Professor in the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition. He pursued his undergraduate studies at the University of Texas at Austin, where he obtained both a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Biochemistry and Bachelor’s of Arts degree in Microbiology in 2001. He went on to obtain his MD from the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in 2008. Afterwards, he spent several years at the Baylor College of Medicine completing a residency in Internal Medicine and fellowship in Transplant Hepatology, as well as serving on faculty as a Hospitalist within the Section of General Internal Medicine. He subsequently moved to the University of Utah to pursue additional training in a Gastroenterology fellowship, which he completed in 2016.

    Dr. Pham’s clinical practice is largely focused on liver diseases and liver transplant medicine. His clinical and academic interests are especially dedicated to improving the management of NAFLD and nutritional derangements within chronic liver disease, which in turn have naturally extended into the field of obesity medicine. In addition to his hepatology practice, Dr. Pham oversees the bariatric endoscopy clinic providing a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary approach towards weight loss and management of obesity-associated comorbidities.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Internal Medicine -Primary
    Academic Divisions Gastroenterology
    Board Certification
    American Board of Internal Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Gastroenterology)
    American Board of Obesity Medicine

    Education history

    Fellowship Gastroenterology - University of Utah School of Medicine Fellow
    Transplant Hepatology - Baylor College of Medicine, Division of Abdominal Transplantation Fellow
    Residency Internal Medicine - Baylor College of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine Resident
    Medicine - Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine M.D.
    Undergraduate Biochemistry, Microbiology - University of Texas at Austin B.S., B.A.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Rofaiel G, Martinez E, Pan G, Sossenheimer M, OHara R, Gallegos J, Box T, Pham T, Campsen J, Goodale M, Kim R (2019). Creation of a Robotically Assisted Terminal Jejunogastrostomy Is Safe and Effective in Regaining Antegrade Enteral Bile Duct Access After Live Donor Liver Transplant With Roux Limb. Transplant Direct, 5(8), e476. (Read full article)
    2. Laing P, Pham T, Taylor LJ, Fang J (2017). Filling the Void: A Review of Intragastric Balloons for Obesity. Dig Dis Sci, 62(6), 1399-1408. (Read full article)

    Review

    1. Patikorn C, Saidoung P, Pham T, Phisalprapa P, Lee YY, Varady KA, Veettil SK, Chaiyakunapruk N (2023). Effects of ketogenic diet on health outcomes: an umbrella review of meta-analyses of randomized clinical trials. [Review]. BMC Med, 21(1), 196. (Read full article)
    2. Patikorn C, Roubal K, Veettil SK, Chandran V, Pham T, Lee YY, Giovannucci EL, Varady KA, Chaiyakunapruk N (2021). Intermittent Fasting and Obesity-Related Health Outcomes: An Umbrella Review of Meta-analyses of Randomized Clinical Trials. [Review]. JAMA Netw Open, 4(12), e2139558. (Read full article)
    3. Patikorn C, Veettil SK, Phisalprapa P, Pham T, Kowdley KV, Chaiyakunapruk N (2021). Horizon scanning of therapeutic modalities for nonalcoholic steatohepatitis. [Review]. Ann Hepatol, 24, 100315. (Read full article)
    4. Pham T, Dick TB, Charlton MR (2016). Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Liver Transplantation. [Review]. Clin Liver Dis, 20(2), 403-17. (Read full article)

    Book Chapter

    1. Pham T, Gallegos J (2014). New Treatments for Chronic Hepatitis C. In Uscanga-Dominguez LF, Yamamoto-Furusho JK (Eds.), Gastroenterologia translacional: La investigacion basica al servicio de la practica clinica (pp. 253-60). Barcelona: Permanyer Publications.

    Editorial

    1. Adler DG, Pham T (2016). New common ground: EUS-guided portal pressure measurements as a bridge between endoscopy and hepatology. Gastrointest Endosc, 85(5), 1002-1004. (Read full article)