Dr. Minou Phuonglan Tran, MD

she does not listen and goes on an off-base rant. she rushes through appointments and is incredibly rude.

If I could give this place zero stars, I would. I actually had to research endos in my area, and schedule elsewhere because I did not feel comfortable with this "specialist" at all. To begin, you guys won't even speak much to her. Your initial appointment (and I'm assuming every other appointment after), will be with the physician's assistant for 95% of the time, and then she comes in the last 2-3 min to repeat everything the PA already told you. I was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism/Graves about a month ago, and ended up in the hospital due to rapid heart rate (it got up to 160-something while at a resting state). I stayed there for 4 days and that was where they prescribed me Methimazole (10mg) and metoprolol (25mg) both twice daily. The physician's assistant asked to see both bottles of meds, READ THE MG AND INSTRUCTIONS OUT LOUD TO ME, ASKED ME IF I WAS TAKING THEM AS PRESCRIBED, AND TOOK NOTE OF ALL OF THIS. When the specialist finally came in to speak to me, she asked if I was… breastfeeding. I said yes. She made a face, and I asked her if I should stop. She looked at the mg for both medications again, and told me not to stop because my dose was fairly low anyway. I asked her more than once, actually, because I wanted to make sure it was safe for my baby. Each time I asked, her answer was "don't stop." Not long after my appointment, I began to notice that my hair was falling out in clumps and naturally I freaked out. The physician's assistant had mentioned a radioactive pill, so I called the Dr's office to see if maybe I could skip the 2-year trial of medication and just jump straight to the radioactive pill (since it was offered to me previously by the PA). I had to leave a message, and she did not call me back till the next day. Her attitude was horrible. Completely dismissing my feelings/concerns. She was very sarcastic and even laughed at me a couple times. First, she tried to blame my hair loss on postpartum (but my baby was 3 months old at the time), she then told me I would not be eligible for the radioactive pill because I was breastfeeding. What she did not know was that I had stopped breastfeeding about a week prior. So I mentioned it to her, and she said "well you told me that you were going to breastfeed for a year? So why aren't you breastfeeding anymore?!" I didn't know I had to ask her for permission? I stopped because I didn't feel comfortable with all the medication I was on. I told her this. And she said "well yeah, I told you to stop!" I could not believe my ears!!! Not only was that a bold lie! She contradicted herself by pressing me on why I stopped, then proceeding to tell me that I shouldn't have been breastfeeding at all at that point. She also tried to tell me that the methimazole I was on should only be taken once a day. I reminded her that both she AND the physician's assistant read the instructions for both meds, and had nothing to say at the appointment. She didn't even apologize, instead she said that I told her otherwise (I didn't even mention the dosage at all to them), I just handed them the bottles, but I wasn't going to let her try to intimate me, so I didn't budge. In the end, she didn't even tell me to stop taking that second dose, she told me to continue taking it twice daily. I have a feeling this lady doesn't know what she's talking about, and even more importantly, does not like what she's doing. I have an appointment with Dr. Jennifer Hsieh in long beach and she has great reviews, so I'm looking forward to meeting her!

If I could give this place zero stars, I would. I actually had to research endos in my area, and schedule elsewhere because I did not feel comfortable with this "specialist" at all. To begin, you guys won't even speak much to her. Your initial appointment (and I'm assuming every other appointment after), will be with the physician's assistant for 95% of the time, and then she comes in the last 2-3 min to repeat everything the PA already told you. I was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism/Graves about a month ago, and ended up in the hospital due to rapid heart rate (it got up to 160-something while at a resting state). I stayed there for 4 days and that was where they prescribed me Methimazole (10mg) and metoprolol (25mg) both twice daily. The physician's assistant asked to see both bottles of meds, READ THE MG AND INSTRUCTIONS OUT LOUD TO ME, ASKED ME IF I WAS TAKING THEM AS PRESCRIBED, AND TOOK NOTE OF ALL OF THIS. When the specialist finally came in to speak to me, she asked if I was… breastfeeding. I said yes. She made a face, and I asked her if I should stop. She looked at the mg for both medications again, and told me not to stop because my dose was fairly low anyway. I asked her more than once, actually, because I wanted to make sure it was safe for my baby. Each time I asked, her answer was "don't stop." Not long after my appointment, I began to notice that my hair was falling out in clumps and naturally I freaked out. The physician's assistant had mentioned a radioactive pill, so I called the Dr's office to see if maybe I could skip the 2-year trial of medication and just jump straight to the radioactive pill (since it was offered to me previously by the PA). I had to leave a message, and she did not call me back till the next day. Her attitude was horrible. Completely dismissing my feelings/concerns. She was very sarcastic and even laughed at me a couple times. First, she tried to blame my hair loss on postpartum (but my baby was 3 months old at the time), she then told me I would not be eligible for the radioactive pill because I was breastfeeding. What she did not know was that I had stopped breastfeeding about a week prior. So I mentioned it to her, and she said "well you told me that you were going to breastfeed for a year? So why aren't you breastfeeding anymore?!" I didn't know I had to ask her for permission? I stopped because I didn't feel comfortable with all the medication I was on. I told her this. And she said "well yeah, I told you to stop!" I could not believe my ears!!! Not only was that a bold lie! She contradicted herself by pressing me on why I stopped, then proceeding to tell me that I shouldn't have been breastfeeding at all at that point. She also tried to tell me that the methimazole I was on should only be taken once a day. I reminded her that both she AND the physician's assistant read the instructions for both meds, and had nothing to say at the appointment. She didn't even apologize, instead she said that I told her otherwise (I didn't even mention the dosage at all to them), I just handed them the bottles, but I wasn't going to let her try to intimate me, so I didn't budge. In the end, she didn't even tell me to stop taking that second dose, she told me to continue taking it twice daily. I have a feeling this lady doesn't know what she's talking about, and even more importantly, does not like what she's doing. I have an appointment with Dr. Jennifer Hsieh in long beach and she has great reviews, so I'm looking forward to meeting her!

Prior to Dr Tran's visit, I had terrible experience with two other Endo. She listens to your medical concerns and then advise what you need to do. She is very confident in expressing her expertise which is what you need from a doctor. I am very glad to have found her after searching!

I've been a patient for 2 years.I can only give Dr.Tran and her staff a 5 star rating.

(I saw that negative review on Yelp, so I will make the same comments I did over there) First let me say that as far as the person who rated Dr. Tran and her office as bad... well, I guess you get what you put out. In the past couple years I have never been treated by Dr. Tran or her staff with anything less than professionalism and respect. Dr. Tran does not treat me like a "number", she treats me like a living, breathing person that has some idea of her own health and body. Dr. Tran listens, then makes logical and appropriate evaluations and recommendations based on her education and experience. I have a tendency to do a lot of my own research, and when I go in and get her advice on new things I want to try as far as my diabetes maintenance is concerned, she treats me with respect (not like some doctors treat you like you are stupid, being just the "patient" and they are the doctor) while giving me her take and making helpful comments as far as things to consider as I take any… particular course of action within reason (i.e. she never tells me "NO! Don't do that!!" but she will add to my knowledge base and let me make my own decisions too). So I guess what I would encourage you to do is give Dr. Tran an opportunity to provide you with compassionate and effective medical care, for the betterment of your day-to-day life. Or not. Make your own decision through your own experience - not necessarily through anyone else's as described here (good or bad). Excellent service as provided by any professional IS subjective after all. Peace.

Saw this doctor who is polite enough but seems unsure of herself. She ordered labs and put an incorrect primary diagnosis which caused the insurance not to pay. I called to correct this and was speaking to obnoxious girl who just would not shut up and kept interrupting. I finally blew up at her and she hung up. I had to call the office three times to get someone else on the phone as they had put their answering machine on to avoid picking up. I informed them legal action would take place if it was not corrected. Needless to say I will not use this doctor in the future.

Doctor Tran is interested in making everyone as healthy as possible, without being judgmental. She is concerned with every patient, and listens to the patient. She is the smartest doctor I have ever known.

Dr. Tran has been very patient and caring with me..I have been a difficult patient in dealing/controlling my diabetes. However, she has started me on a new medication and I feel great, look great, has lost weight and basically I am a medical miracle! Thank you Dr. tran for your geniune concern and patience.

Amazing doctor and welcoming courteous staff