Thao Nguyen Tran, MD

Dr. Thao Tran is a rheumatologist who specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the joints, muscles, and connective tissues. She earned her medical degree from Louisiana State University and completed both her residency and fellowship training at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, where she developed expertise in rheumatic diseases. Dr. Tran provides care in English for patients throughout the region.

Dr. Tran practices at East Alabama Rheumatology Center in Opelika, Alabama, and maintains affiliations with UAB St. Vincents Birmingham and East Alabama Medical Center. She treats patients with rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis, helping them manage joint pain and inflammation. Tran also provides specialized care for juvenile osteoporosis in younger patients. Her treatment approach includes administering chemotherapy and infusion therapy when appropriate, along with intravenous treatments to help patients achieve better symptom control.