Tuan Pham
( out of 58 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.

    Specialties

    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 58 reviews )

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    Patient Comments

    Patient comments are gathered from our patient experience survey and displayed in their entirety. For the convenience of our visitors, some patient comments have been translated from their original language into English while preserving their original meaning as accurately as possible. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

    March 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.

    February 22, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

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

    February 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.

    January 16, 2025
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    everything excellent [TRANSLATED]

    December 05, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Thank you Dr. Pham!

    November 26, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

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

    November 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.

    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.

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  • 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 -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. (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)