Vivan Nguyen Tran, MD
I speak: English
My gender: Female
Where I practice
About me
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Biography
I was born at Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center and grew up in San Jose, California. I am married with 2 children, and my husband is also a physician with Kaiser Permanente.
My decision to become a physician was inspired by my experience being born with a birth defect and by the stories my parents shared about the doctors who helped save my life.
I enjoy giving back to my community through volunteer activities, including helping at one of the early COVID-19 vaccination sites, volunteering at my children's schools, and supporting local student scholarships.
About my practice
As a hospitalist, I care for adult patients who are admitted to the hospital. My approach to patient care is guided by the belief that patients often have valuable insights into their own health, so I make it a priority to listen carefully and ask for their perspective.
I work closely with nurses, therapists, social workers, and fellow physicians to provide coordinated, team-based care.
How I thrive
What I love most about working at Kaiser Permanente is the people I work with every day.
To maintain a healthy and balanced lifestyle, I ride my bike to work most days, wear a fitness tracker, and strive to reach at least 10,000 steps each day. One personal accomplishment I am proud of is completing 2 marathons.
My office
Languages spoken by medical staff
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My provider type
Physicians and SurgeonsMedical groups, plans, and locations
Southern California Permanente Medical Group
Plans accepted
- Exclusive Provider Organization (EPO)
- HMO
- Medi-Cal Managed Care
- Point-of-Service Plan (POS)
- Senior Advantage
West Los Angeles Medical Center
Contact information
- Advice/appointments/cancellations/messages
- 1-833-574-2273 (toll free)
- Information
- 1-833-574-2273 (toll free)
My training, certifications and licensing
Medical school
This information is not available at this time.Board certification
Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal MedicineMedical training
Internship
Internal Medicine
MetroHealth Medical CenterResidency
Internal Medicine
MetroHealth Medical CenterJoined Permanente Medical Group
2013Active license information
License number
A121716License type
Physician and SurgeonLicense issuing state
CALIFORNIANational Provider Identifier (NPI)
1144439944Cultural Competency Training (CCT)
PendingMy hospitals
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