meet dr. Truong
Dr. Tuan A Truong is an experienced double board-certified plastic surgeon with advanced fellowship training and reconstructive and aesthetic surgery expertise. His plastic surgery residency at the highly esteemed Mayo Clinic has trained him for the reconstruction of the face, breast, and body of cancer survivors, which includes some of the most complex plastic surgical procedures. He also specializes in a wide range of aesthetic procedures including breast augmentation, mommy makeovers, breast lifts, abdominoplasty, and liposuction.
He now practices in the city that jump-started his career, dedicating the past six years to improving the care of patients in the greater Houston area.
Double Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon
Dr. Tuan A Truong is an experienced double board-certified plastic surgeon in Houston, Texas with advanced fellowship training and reconstructive and aesthetic surgery expertise. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery and is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
Honors & Awards
Dr. Roehl has received numerous awards both personally and professionally. Her professional accolades include the 2016 Super Doctors Rising Stars and the recognition as one of America’s Top Plastic Surgeons by the Consumers’ Research Council of America. In addition, she was named a RealSelf Top Doctor in 2016, and most recently, in 2017.
- Rudolph Camishion Award for Academic Excellence in Surgery
- Alpha Omega Alpha Honor
- Doctors’ Choice Award by Health & Fitness Magazine (2011; 2012)
- Designated Among Houston’s Top Doctors by H-Texas Magazine
- Consumers Research Council of America: Top Surgeons in the United States (2011; 2012; 2017)
- Texas Monthly Magazine – Texas Super Doctor (2016)
RealSelf.Com Top Doctor (2017)
Certifications
As a board-certified plastic & reconstructive micro-vascular surgeon, Dr. Hsu’s work has been certified by prestigious medical institutions across the United States.
- American Board of Plastic Surgery
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons
- Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
- New Jersey State Medical Board
- Texas State Medical Board
Honors & Awards
- ASPS MedTech Innovator Award
- Edward Jelks Award for Outstanding Resident Clinician
- 2-time Department of Surgery Resident of the Year
- Department of Surgery Intern of the Year
- Emmett J. Conrad Award
Membership
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons
- American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
- Texas Medical Association
- Houston Society of Plastic Surgeons
Certifications
- American Board of Surgery
- American Board of Plastic Surgery
- Fellow, American Board of Surgery
- Fellow, American Board of Pediatrics
Early Life and Education
Dr. Truong is a native Texan who graduated from Rice University with honors and a double major in Biochemistry and Biology. He earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and then went on to complete his general surgery residency at the University of Florida in Jacksonville. Upon finishing his general surgery training, he was selected to pursue his plastic surgery residency at the highly competitive Mayo Clinic Arizona. During this time, he was exposed to the most current and daring aspects of plastic surgery in the greater Scottsdale community. Here, he learned to take care of and restore the bodies of breast cancer survivors, who continue to inspire him. He then completed a fellowship in Craniofacial Surgery in Austin, where he received comprehensive training in a wide variety of techniques to augment his skill set.
Medical Career
After fellowship, Dr. Truong served on the faculty as an assistant professor at Baylor College of Medicine, where he trained residents and medical students, many of whom he regularly keeps in touch with. He cared for complex reconstructive issues and further honed his expertise at the world-renowned Texas Medical Center. He then left academic medicine to devote more time to his community and worked in a private practice before joining Memorial Plastic Surgery’s elite team.
Academic Success
Dr. Truong’s work in academic medicine allowed him to publish and lecture extensively, both nationally and internationally. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed articles and continues to mentor students interested in medicine and plastic surgery.
Personal Life
In his spare time, Dr. Truong defers to his pediatrician wife, the CEO of the family. He enjoys spending time with his four children and watching them excel in their individual pursuits. His hobbies include cooking, golf, and watching his childhood Dallas-area sports teams crush his dreams annually.
Doctor Credentials
Fellowship
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
- Rice University
Training
- Dell Children's Medical Center
- Mayo Clinic Arizona
- University of Florida in Jacksonville
Membership
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons
- American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
- Texas Medical Association
- Houston Society of Plastic Surgeons
