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Dr. Van-Hien Cong Tran, MD, FACS

Accepting New Patients

(2 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Surgery

University of Kansas School of Medicine (1996)

Professional interests include: cancer, dialysis access procedures, acid reflux (GERD), and more.

18400 Katy Freeway Suite 560
Houston, TX 77094

(832) 522-3240

Dr. Van-Hien Cong Tran, MD, FACS is a general surgeon in Houston, TX specializing in general surgery. He graduated from University of Kansas School of Medicine in 1996 and has 28 years of experience. Dr. Van-Hien Cong Tran, MD, FACS is affiliated with Houston Methodist and TMH PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATES PLLC.

Office Locations

Address:

18400 Katy Freeway Suite 560
Houston, TX 77094

Some issues Dr. Van-Hien Cong Tran, MD, FACS can help you with:

Colectomy (Colon Resection)

Colectomy is surgery to remove all or part of the colon, or the longest part of the large intestine. The colon may be affected by diseases such as cancer or inflammatory bowel disease. In a colectomy, all or part of the colon that is infected, blocked, or cancerous is removed.

A colectomy may be performed by laparoscopic or open surgery. A laparoscopic colectomy requires several small cuts on the abdomen, and uses a thin tube with a camera, called a laparoscope. Laparoscopic colectomies are less invasive than open procedures. For some individuals, a laparoscopic colectomy may not be possible, and instead an open colectomy is performed. In an open colectomy, a large incision is made on the abdomen. Open colectomies typically require longer recovery periods.

After the incisions are made, a portion of the colon is removed, and the remaining ends of the colon are attached to each other in a procedure called anastomosis. Waste can continue to travel through the body as normal. However, in some situations, it may be necessary for the end of the colon to be attached to an opening in the abdomen, called a stoma. This procedure is called an ostomy. Types of ostomies include:

Colostomy, in which the remaining portion of the colon is attached to the abdominal opening.
Ileostomy, in which the small intestine is attached to the abdominal opening.

An ostomy bag will be attached to the skin to collect waste. If the entire colon is removed, either an ileostomy is performed, or the small intestine is connected to the anus and waste may pass through as normal.

Stomas may be permanent or temporary. If the stoma is temporary, the ends of the colon will be rejoined in a later procedure. Temporary stomas are generally used to allow time for the colon to heal following surgery.

A colectomy may take between one and four hours. Following the procedure, patients will need to consume a liquid and low fiber diet before gradually returning to their normal diet. Patients will need to stay in the hospital for three to seven days for monitoring. Full recovery and return to normal activity may take anywhere from a few weeks to several months.

Gallbladder Removal Surgery (Cholecystectomy)

The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ on the right side of the upper abdomen, underneath the liver. Its purpose is to store bile, which is used to digest fat. Occasionally, the gallbladder can develop mineral stones, called gallstones. If they are large enough, gallstones can block the ducts in the gallbladder and cause swelling and infection. Gallstones can be treated with lifestyle changes and medication, but sometimes this is not enough. In these cases, it is best to remove the gallbladder before it can cause more serious problems. The surgical removal of the gallbladder is called a cholecystectomy.

Today, most gallbladder surgeries are done laparoscopically. Four tiny incisions are made in the abdomen, and small tools are inserted through these tiny incisions to perform the surgery. Because the incisions are much smaller, recovery time is much faster with this type of surgery. Patients are usually discharged from the hospital the same day. Sometimes, open surgery is used to remove a gallbladder. In this type of surgery, a cut about six inches long is made in the upper right abdomen. After the gallbladder is removed, it is sutured or stapled closed. With open surgery, patients usually stay in the hospital for two to three days to recover before they are discharged.

Gallbladder removal, like any surgery, carries some risks, such as bleeding, infection, or the development of blood clots. Doctors will tell patients how to minimize their risk for complications. After surgery, patients are advised to avoid strenuous activity for several days. They should not soak in a bath until their sutures or staples have been removed. Patients should wash hands before touching the area around the incision. It will take a couple of days until patients feel like themselves again and a few weeks until their scar has healed and faded.

Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

doctor visit	15
hospital care	68
inpatient care	68

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	66
Black	0
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	45
From 75 to 84	31
85 and over	11
Less than 65	11

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	49
Dementia	22
Cancer	20

doctor visit	12
hospital care	87
inpatient care	87

**Gender**
Male	50
Female	57

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	68
Black	0
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	42
From 75 to 84	29
85 and over	21
Less than 65	15

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	51
Dementia	21
Cancer	15

doctor visit	16
hospital care	89
inpatient care	89

**Gender**
Male	104
Female	118

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	146
Black	0
Hispanic	34
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	60
From 75 to 84	82
85 and over	42
Less than 65	38

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	20
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	46
Dementia	29
Cancer	13

doctor visit	31
hospital care	69
inpatient care	69

**Gender**
Male	54
Female	56

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	73
Black	0
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	39
From 75 to 84	37
85 and over	14
Less than 65	20

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	41
Dementia	21
Cancer	15

doctor visit	13
hospital care	78
inpatient care	78

**Gender**
Male	39
Female	60

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	75
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	35
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	43
Dementia	23
Cancer	13

doctor visit	10
hospital care	57
inpatient care	57

**Gender**
Male	31
Female	43

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	55
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	36
From 75 to 84	23
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	45
Dementia	27
Cancer	15

doctor visit	26
hospital care	22
inpatient care	22

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	54
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	38
From 75 to 84	27
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	34
Dementia	18
Cancer	21

doctor visit	19
hospital care	58
inpatient care	58

**Gender**
Male	45
Female	34

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	53
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	30
From 75 to 84	21
85 and over	15
Less than 65	13

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	46
Dementia	22
Cancer	24

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Van-Hien Cong Tran, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Van-Hien Cong Tran, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Houston, TX were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and abdominal surgery.

abdominal surgery	12
doctor visit	24
gastrointestinal procedures	12
hospital care	66
inpatient care	66
minimally invasive procedures	12

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Van-Hien Cong Tran, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	40
Female	46

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	1
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	59
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	9
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	28
85 and over	10
Less than 65	9
65 to 74	32

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Van-Hien Cong Tran, MD, FACS From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Van-Hien Cong Tran, MD, FACS treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	35
Atrial Fibrillation	16
Cancer	13
Dementia	18

Education & Training

Dr. Van-Hien Cong Tran, MD, FACS graduated from University of Kansas School of Medicine in 1996. He completed residency at St. Joseph Medical Center, Houston. He has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: University of Kansas School of Medicine (1996)

Residency: St. Joseph Medical Center, Houston (2001)

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Van-Hien Cong Tran, MD, FACS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Houston Methodist

TMH PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATES PLLC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Van-Hien Cong Tran, MD, FACS has a good overall rating with an average of 3.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Van-Hien Cong Tran, MD, FACS from all over the web to help you find the right in Houston, TX.

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Reviews Left On DocSpot

Overall Rating: 1.0 2017-09-29

They ditched me over another patient with "bigger" ($) surgery and volun-told me to re-schedule my surgery appointment on the excuse that, quote:"mine is not as important and I should show some compassion" ....Now this happened 1 week away from my appointment, not like the other patient was in emergency or anything....

Reviews From Around The Web

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-07-12

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Dr Tran is great!

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Van-Hien Cong Tran, MD, FACS. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$11,095 Da Vinci Surgical System $8,095	DAVINCI XI $3,000
TELA Bio, Inc.	$1,926 OviTex Reinforced Bioscaffold With Permanent Polymer (OviTex) $1,926
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.	$1,796 ULTRAPRO Products $1,699	DERMABOND Portfolio $98
Covidien LP	$1,374 EEA $1,200	iDrive $14	Endo Catch $13	$148
Medline Industries, Inc.	$1,192 $1,192
Other	$2,106 Spacemaker $252	ProGrip $228	1588 HD 3 Chip Camera $207	ENDURANT IIS $182	HARMONIC Product Family $158	Other $1,080

**Types of Payments**
Education	$8,000
Travel and Lodging	$6,081
Food and Beverage	$4,197
Consulting Fee	$1,200
Gift	$11

Biography

Dr. Van-Hien Tran is a general surgery specialist in Houston, TX. Patient reviews placed him at an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). He studied medicine at the University of Kansas School of Medicine. Dr. Tran is professionally affiliated with Houston Methodist. Doctor.com reports that Dr. Tran is accepting new patients at his office in Houston, TX.