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Tuan Pham
( out of 201 reviews )

Tuan Pham, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Primary Location

Gastroenterology /GI Clinic UUH

Gastroenterology, Area E
50 N Medical Dr
Salt Lake City , UT 84132

Huntsman Cancer Institute - Cancer Hospital North

1K, Endoscopy
1950 Circle of Hope
Salt Lake City , UT 84112

Kidney & Liver Clinic

Kidney and Liver Clinic
50 N Medical Dr
Salt Lake City , UT 84132

Veterans Administration Medical Center

Gastroenterology Lab
500 S Foothill Blvd
Salt Lake City , UT 84148

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

Patients describe Dr. Pham as caring, personable, and professional, consistently feeling listened to and respected. Reviewers frequently highlight his clear explanations, thoroughness, and willingness to take time with patients so they understand diagnoses and care plans. Many express strong confidence in his expertise and appreciate being included in decision-making about their care.

Generated via Patient Reviews

4.9 /5
( out of 201 reviews )

The patient rating score is an average of all responses on our patient experience survey. The rating averages scores for all questions about care from our providers. The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.


Jan 09, 2026
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Caring, personable, professional person. Great Doctor, listens and explains.

Dec 20, 2025
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Dr. Pham is very concerned and very thorough in his examination and interview of the patient and their needs.

Nov 07, 2025
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Dr. Pham is the best

Sep 06, 2025
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Dr. Pham is a highly intelligent and skilled MD. He genuinely cared about my medical issues and allowed me the time to explain them in my own words. He was patient with me which immediately put me at ease. His explanations were clear and in terms I understood. It was also obvious that he read my file (which has a long medical history) which further confirmed for me, that he really cared, and wasn't going to just pass me along to someone else to deal with symptoms. I'm looking for solutions. I'm tired of constantly being in pain, and I feel Dr. Pham wants to help find a solution to my problem(s)

Sep 05, 2025
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

He is very patient and caring. Listens and asks good question. Very open to a healthy dialog.

Aug 09, 2025
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Dr. Pham explained everything in detail, taking the time to ensure I understood my diagnosis and the plan for care in the future. He was extremely attentive to my level of comprehension, asking questions about my current knowledge and adding to it where needed, it was not some spiel learned by rote. It felt great not to feel rushed or to feel the provider was rushed. Frankly, I can't remember a better visit than my first appointment with Dr. Pham.

Jul 18, 2025
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Dr. Pham is amazing! He is very personable as well as being extremely knowledgeable in his field. He also explains things very well. I trust implicitly with the care of my health.

Jun 27, 2025
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Dr. Pham is extremely knowledgeable and thorough.

Jun 09, 2025
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

He is the best always making sure you understand his answers great personality makes you feel comfortable

Apr 04, 2025
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

He is N exceptional Doctor.

Mar 21, 2025
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

I value dr Pham and his care. He works with three other specialist to manage my care. He includes me on the decisions we make for my healthcare . He listens and then we draft a plan . I appreciate his individualized care.

Feb 22, 2025
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Dr. Pham provides excellent patient care. He makes you feel respected, listens and explains things.

Feb 08, 2025
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

I can't express the gratitude I have for Dr Pham. His listening, explaining, and including my concerns in his care plan are remarkable! I think he's brilliant but also humble enough to learn from his patients experiences.

Jan 16, 2025
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

everything excellent [TRANSLATED]

Dec 05, 2024
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Thank you Dr. Pham!

Nov 26, 2024
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

I feel confident and am looking forward to Dr Pham being part of my care team.

Nov 01, 2024
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

He is a knowledgeable Dr. I have a difficult case, and I challenge him and his decisions. He always has backup to support his recommendations. I feel he really cares about me, he treats me as if I am his only patient.

Oct 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.


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Board Certification and Academic Information

Academic Departments Internal Medicine -Associate Professor (Clinical)
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
Fellowship Transplant Hepatology - Baylor College of Medicine, Division of Abdominal Transplantation Fellow
Residency Internal Medicine - Baylor College of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine Resident
Professional Medical 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.
  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.

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.
  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.
  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.
  4. Pham T, Dick TB, Charlton MR (2016). Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Liver Transplantation. [Review]. Clin Liver Dis, 20(2), 403-17.

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.