Trinh Thi Nhat Truong, M.D. for UC Davis Health

Trinh Thi Nhat Truong, M.D.

Associate Clinical Professor

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Specialties

Pediatric Gastroenterology

Department

Pediatrics

Locations and Contact

Glassrock Building

Glassrock Building
2521 Stockton Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95817

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Phone: 916-734-3112

Additional Numbers

Physician Referrals

800-4-UCDAVIS (800-482-3284)

Philosophy of Care

I believe in empowering both patients and families to be a part of the decision making process when it comes to their health decisions. I also believe that medical therapy should not only focus on medications but, where indicated, should address any other concerns that may affect a child's health including nutrition, religious or cultural beliefs, alternative medicine as well as psychosocial health.

Clinical Interests

Dr. Truong is a general pediatric gastroenterologist & hepatologist offering care for children with various gastroenterologic, hepatologic & nutritional conditions such as chronic abdominal pain, bowel dysfunction, inflammatory bowel disease, eosinophilic esophagitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease, liver disease, feeding disorders and failure to thrive. She is the director of the pediatric endoscopy center at UC Davis and has specialized skills in more advanced endoscopic techniques. She has special clinical interest and expertise in irritable bowel syndrome, gastroesophageal reflux disease, aerodigestive diseases and gastrointestinal bleeding.

Research/Academic Interests

In addition to her medical degree, Dr. Truong has a Masters in clinical research from UCLA.

Current active clinical studies include: 

  • Current active clinical studies include: 
  • Clinical trial of Prucalipride for constipation
  • Clinical trial of Nexium for erosive esophagitis
  • Clinical trial of Ozanimod for Crohn's disease

 Some past & present research activity and interest areas include:

  • Alternative treatment options for irritable bowel syndrome including I-Stim 
  • Cystic fibrosis enzyme replacement therapy and nutritional status
  • Lubiprostone in pediatric subjects with functional constipation
  • Common etiology of functional syndromes such as irritable bowel syndrome & fibromyalgia
  • Gastroesophageal reflux disease
  • fundoplications 
  • Human milk beta glucuronidase levels and neonatal jaundice
  • Selection of peptide ligands to target drugs and genetic material and construct biocompatible materials

Division

Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition

Center/Program Affiliation

UC Davis Children's Hospital

Undergraduate School

B.S., Medical Sciences, University of Wisconsin - Madison, Madison WI 1996

Medical School

M.D., University of Wisconsin - Madison, Madison WI 2001

Other School

M.A., Clinical Research, UCLA, Los Angeles CA 2009

Internship

Pediatrics, Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science, Los Angeles CA 2002-2003

Residency

Pediatrics, UC Irvine, Irvine CA 2003-2005

Residency

Research, UC Irvine, Long Beach Memorial Children's Hospital, Long Beach CA 2004-2005

Fellowship

Pediatric Gastroenterology, UCLA, Los Angeles CA 2006-2009

Sacramento Magazine's Top Doctors for Pediatric Gastroenterology, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022

Aulakh S, Ashley S, Haas K, Truong T. Esophageal pH Capsule Retention. ACG Case Rep J. 2020 Jun 23;7(6):e00383. doi:10.14309/crj.0000000000000383. PMID:33062769.

Truong TT, Naliboff BD, Chang L. Novel techniques to study visceral hypersensitivity in irritable bowel syndrome. Curr Gastroenterol Rep. 2008 Aug;10(4):369-78. doi:10.1007/s11894-008-0071-2. PMID:18627648.

Truong T, Chang L. Impact of IBS with Constipation and Chronic Constipation on Women’s Health: Current Concepts and Considerations Medscape Gastroenterology. May 2008 http://www.medscape.com/viewprogram/9196