Kelly Thi Huynh, MD
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I speak: English
My gender: Female
Where I practice
- Emergency service
- Urgent care services
- After-hours services
- Pharmacy services
- No emergency services
- No urgent care services
- No after-hours services
- No pharmacy services
About me
Welcome, and thank you for visiting my Web page! My name is Dr. Huynh. I am proud to be a Kaiser Permanente physician and part of the General Surgery Department. My passion is taking care of members and helping them every step of the way through their surgical journey.
Biography
I was born in Vietnam but immigrated here to the United States with my parents and 8 older siblings at a young age. After venturing outside of California for my graduate and medical degrees in Washington, DC, and then Vermont, sunny California called me back, and I’m happy to be home again! I was always drawn to the field of surgery because of the unique bond between a surgeon and his or her patient, the complexity and challenges of each operation, and the ability to have meaningful and immediate impact on a patient’s condition. I’m lucky to have a supportive (and very understanding!) husband, who is an internist, and now a beautiful son and daughter.
About my practice
My practice includes general surgery with a special interest in breast cancer care. Since my undergraduate years, I have actively been involved in cancer research and believe we are only at the cusp of significant breakthroughs that will allow us to detect cancer at earlier stages and develop targeted and improved treatments. It is a privilege and honor when a cancer patient entrusts his or her care to me. As a surgeon, I work closely with other departments to ensure a multidisciplinary and team approach for each member. One of the most enjoyable aspects of my job is the ability to work with amazing colleagues and support staff in the clinic, operating room, and throughout the hospital.
How I thrive
To live a healthy life, I spend as much time as possible with my kids and husband. You can find us on the weekends at Disneyland, swimming, shopping at the farmers market, or just enjoying quality time as a family. When time allows, I love cooking and planning parties to bring people together — with 19 grandkids, you can imagine holidays are a blast! It’s the ability to balance my love of medicine and surgery with family life that keeps me motivated and going each day. Each thank you from a member reminds me of why I love being a physician!
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My provider type
Physicians and SurgeonsMedical groups, plans, and locations
Southern California Permanente Medical Group
- Exclusive Provider Organization (EPO)
- HMO
- Medi-Cal Managed Care
- Point-of-Service Plan (POS)
- Senior Advantage
Contact information
- Advice/appointments/cancellations/messages
- 1-833-574-2273 (toll free)
- California Relay Service
- 711 (TTY for the hearing/speech impaired)
- Information
- 1-833-574-2273 (toll free)
My training, certifications and licensing
Medical school
University of Vermont School of MedicineBoard certification
Surgery
American Board of SurgerySurgical Oncology
American Board of SurgeryMedical training
Fellowship
Surgical Oncology
Providence St John's Cancer InstituteInternship
General Surgery
UC Irvine Medical CenterResidency
General Surgery
UC Irvine Medical CenterJoined Permanente Medical Group
2016Active license information
License number
A107397License type
Physician and SurgeonLicense issuing state
CALIFORNIANational Provider Identifier (NPI)
1679753461Cultural Competency Training (CCT)
CompletedMy hospitals
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