Steve M. Tran, MD
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
- Mission Heritage Medical Group and Affiliated Physicians
- St. Joseph Heritage Medical Group and Affiliated Physicians
- St. Jude Heritage Medical Group and Affiliated Physicians
Mission Heritage Mission Viejo - Nephrology
26800 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 250, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
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About Steve M. Tran
Dr. Steve Tran originally grew up in Wichita, Kansas since the age of 5. He finished his Bachelor's of Arts Degree at Bethel College in North Newton, Kansas in 1991. He attended medical school at the University of Kansas Medical Center and finished in 1995. He completed his residency at the University of Kansas Internal Medicine program in Wichita, Kansas and graduated in 1998.
Afterwards, he moved out to sunny California for Nephrology fellowship training at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center in Torrance, California. Since then, Dr. Tran has been in Nephrology practice in the Mission Viejo area since the year 2000. He was previously affiliated with South County Nephrology Consultants Medical Group for the past 11 years. Dr. Tran and his associates recently joined Mission Internal Medical Group in August 2011.
Dr. Tran's Nephrology practice involves evaluation and management of patients with hypertension, chronic kidney disease, end stage renal disease on dialysis, and renal transplant patients. Dr. Tran and his associates cover most of the southern Orange county hospitals including Mission Regional Medical Center, Laguna Beach - Mission Hospital, Saddleback Memorial Medical Center, and San Clemente Memorial Medical Center.
Dr. Tran has been involved with various committees at Mission Hospital including Medicine Executive committee and Pharmacy & Therapeutics committee for the past several years. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and 3 kids, biking, playing tennis, and playing the piano.
Dr. Tran also speaks Vietnamese and Spanish.
Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
2000
University of Kansas
1998
University of Kansas Medical Center
1995
Bethel College
1991
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Nephrology
26800 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 250
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
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Providence Mission Hospital - Mission Viejo
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Dr. Tran and his staff are the best endocrinology team I've ever had.
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Provider knowledgeable, always familiar with my condition, always helpful and pleasant.
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We are exceptionally happy with the care Dr. Steve Tran provides.
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Dr. Tran is very professional, attentive to my needs and concerns will recommend husband speciality to anyone who may ask.
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We are very pleased with Dr. Steve Tran.
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Dr. Tran is able to discuss medical information in a lay person's understanding. He is doing a fine job as far as I am concerned.
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Dr. Tran is excellent at slowly explaining everything to do with my condition.
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Great and patient physician
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Very understanding. Explained test resultsWell
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Dr Tran explains everything to me and is very knowledgeable
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Excellent all around office!
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Dr Tran is the best listener and has a complete chart open that he goes over with me explaining everything in detail. He's very organized and I learn a lot from him!
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All good
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Dr Tran provided me with the information that I needed
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Dr Tran is very thorough and makes me feel at ease while discussing my health concerns.
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Always a pleasant experience!
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Very nice doctor. I really like this doctor.
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I drive 2 hours to see him. I think very highly of him.
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Dr Tran is kind, considerate, thorough and professional when talking with me. He spends as much time as is needed to discuss any medical issues during my office visit with him.
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Dr. Tran is a very professional, caring doctor. I would highly recommend him.
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Dr. Tran is very thorough and patient. I would recommend him to anyone needing a nephrologist.
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Very thoughtful. Throughly explains results of blood test and status of my condition that I see this doctor for
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Steve Tran is a valuable specialist in the team effort to resolve a complex diagnosis
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Dr. Tran is the best
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Dr Tran is wonderful!
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Dr.Tran is very professional.He always listen and explain all question I ask.
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Very professional and personable. I enjoyed speaking with Dr. Tran
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Dr Tran is a most courteous and knowledgeable doctor
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Dr. Steve is an excellent doctor and communicator. My experience with him is always great. And, his front office coordinator is absolutely the best!
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All my experiences with Dr. Tran have been great He explains the results of the lab work clearly.and he takes his time. When I needed a procedure done, I got it in record time. His staff is great too
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My visit was a routine checkup. Dr. Tran is an excellent doctor.
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Dr. Tran is excellent. He is always thorough when explaining my current test results as well as past results.
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Their team is very good , and a blessing in my life , thank you
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All good
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Dr. Steve Tran was very thorough and answered the questions I had concerning my health issues.
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Dr. Tran is very through, knowledgeable, and patient. I am very satisfied with having him as one of my specialist.
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Love Dr Tran
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Good experience
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Everything was fine
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Everything went smoothly. It was a follow up to my bloodwork.
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Dr. Tran was very good explaining my kidney condition; Adjustments to my diet and water consumption to improve my condition; consequences of a worsening condition if I failed to follow his advice. A very thorough consultation with Dr. Tran.
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Dr. Tran is a wonderful doctor.
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All sessions are learning experiences.
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Pleasant
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Very good provider
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Dr. Tran and his staff are very professional and courteous.
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My Doctor is always on top of things with my care
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Dr Tran and his staff are the best!!!! Kind, friendly, and plenty of time for my questions.
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Everything was excellent!!!
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Dr. Tran is very thorough.
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Doctor always is caring and answers all questions asked I appreciate doctor Tran
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He answers all the questions I raised. I left satisfied.
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Dr. Tran was very helpful explaining my medical situation. Great "bedside matter" and the office staff was outstanding!!
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A very knowledgeable doctor who explained to me about how I could manage my diabetes in a timely manner as to avoid any complications in the future. Very accommodating and very good in what he's doing.
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Dr. TRAN HAVE ALWAYS BEEN CARING AND PROFESSIONAL. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND HIM AS A SPECIALIST
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Dr Tran gives amazingly personal care. We always feel he covers every issue and encourages us to contact him if we are concerned about any issue.
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Dr. Tran spends time explaining your health care needs and goes over your blood test results so you can understand in lay terms. He cares about his patients.
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Very good doctor!!
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Always a good experience
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Dr Tran and his staff are very special and very great at their jobs , they make you feel like family , thank you
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Very thoughtful and aware of my condition
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Dr Tran is great always listens and is always helpful. Your survey needs to be changed to reflect email to Dr's using my chart. Calling take to long for someone to answer phone.All my physicians use my chart mail very well.
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Dr. Tran is an excellent doctor and always answers all my questions , he is very caring and kind, I have complete confidence in his ability. The office staff is outstanding, they do an excellent job..
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I like the doctor. He's nice.
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Dr. Tran Is a wonderful caring doctor. His staff is the best.
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Dr Tran is thorough, calm and kind. He takes his time explaining the "whys" of the care I need. He educates his patients which facilitates better compliance and success. So blessed to be his patient!!
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Very professional, courteous, and efficient.
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All aspects were quite positive
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Everything went well.
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Excellent
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Outstanding Doctor who truly cares about patients health
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I really appreciated the amount of time Dr. Tran spent with me explaining the tests, what they tell; the organ's different functions, as well as answering ALL my questions.
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Always professional, and very detailed in explaining my condition
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Ongoing issue-explained goals and future steps plus current changes to medical prescriptions
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Spends all the time I need to answer my questions Not rushed at allVery thorough
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Good
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Dr.Steve Tran was very articulate, professional and made me feel very comfortable.
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Doctor, nurse & receptionist are nice, patient, very helpful . Professional
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I love Dr Tran, he seems to genuinely care about me and my health.
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Dr Tran is a great foctor. He explains medical terms in a way that a person can understand.
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Dr Tran gives me excellent advice and has guided me to great success regarding my health and how to stay on track. He is pleasant, caring and an excellent doctor.
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Health issues still not fully defined and in on- going exploration
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Dr Tran and his office staff always treat me very well.
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Dr Tran is wonderful. Very thorough. Explains things so that I can understand. Goes over and above.
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Is very thorough.
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A very caring doctor
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Excellent service
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Dr.Tran is very professional and explains everything and so with all the blood tests results
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Dr Tran is so very patient and kind. I never feel rushed. He is also unfailingly positive and encouraging. I would recommend Dr Tran to anyone in need of a nephrologist.
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Dr. Steve Tran is an excellent doctor. I always enjoy my visits. His front office staff are outstqnding as well!
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Excellent caring doctor, on a scale of 1 to 10, he's an 11. Couldn't ask for better.
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Dr Tran has been very helpful and thoroughly understands my needs. I would recommend him to anyone that has the same medical issues.
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Dr. Tran went thru all my test results and answered all my questions. I did not feel rushed and asked many questions, some not about my Kidneys. I felt much better about my Kidney health at the end of my appointment. The front desk and staff went out of their way to make sure my visit was pleasant.
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All good, obviously caring of patient, easy to talk to and explains the importance of each test result. No bad experiences. Satisfied and have trust on the care giver.
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Staff always friendly and helpful. Dr Tran patient abd knowledgeable
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The doctor was very easy to talk to. His explanations were clear and easy to understand. I feel I am getting great care.
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Good experience
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Dr Steve Tran always fully answers my questions and provides feedback to ensure continued good health outcomes. He is a great doctor.
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Very satisfied!
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Overall great experience!
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A+
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Dr Tran explained everything clearly and thoroughly.
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Clinical Interests
- Abnormal Bicarbonate Level
- Acute Tubular Necrosis
- Adrenal Adenoma
- Alport Syndrome
- Amyloid Nephropathy
- Anasarca
- Anti Neutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibodies
- Atheroembolism
- Azotemia
- Bartter Syndrome
- Bk Virus Nephropathy
- Calculus Of Urinary Tract
- Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Chronic Kidney Disease (Ckd)
- Chronic Kidney Disease (Ckd) Related To Transplant
- Congenital Renal Disease
- Conservative Management Of Chronic Kidney Disease (Ckd)
- Crystalluria
- Diabetes Insipidus
- Diabetic Nephropathy
- Dialysis
- Dialysis Prevention
- Dialysis Related Amyloidosis
- Dietary Management Of Chronic Kidney Disease (Ckd)
- Diuretic Resistance
- Duplex Collecting System
- Edema
- Elevated Creatinine
- End Stage Renal Disease
- Familial Renal Amyloidosis
- Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis
- Glomerulonephritis
- Glomerulonephropathy
- Glucocorticoid Remediable Hypertension
- Goodpasture's Syndrome
- Gouty Nephropathy
- Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis
- Hematuria
- Hemodialysis
- Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome
- Hepatorenal Syndrome
- Hiv Nephropathy
- Home Dialysis
- Horseshoe Kidney
- Hydronephrosis
- Hydroureter
- Hypercalcemia
- Hypercalciuria
- Hyperkalemia
- Hypermagnesemia
- Hypernatremia
- Hyperoxaluria
- Hyperphosphatemia
- Hypertension
- Hypertensive Urgency
- Hypertrophy Of Kidney
- Hyperuricemia
- Hypocalcemia
- Hypokalemia
- Hypomagnesemia
- Hyponatremia
- Hypophosphatemia
- Iga Nephropathy
- Iga Vasculitis
- Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion
- Incremental Dialysis
- Interstitial Cystitis
- Ischemic Nephropathy
- Kidney Cancer
- Kidney Disease
- Kidney Malformation
- Kidney Problem
- Kidney Stone
- Kidney Transplant Malfunction
- Kidney Transplant Rejection
- Lead Nephropathy
- Lethargy
- Liddle Syndrome
- Light Chain Disorders
- Lithium Nephropathy
- Loin Pain Hematuria Syndrome
- Lupus Nephritis
- Malignant Hypertension
- Maternal Iga Nephropathy
- Maternal Renal Disease
- Medical Management Of Chronic Kidney Disease (Ckd)
- Medullary Cystic Disease
- Medullary Sponge Kidney
- Megaureter
- Membranous Nephropathy
- Metabolic Acidosis
- Metabolic Alkalosis
- Microalbuminuria
- Microscopic Hematuria
- Microscopic Polyangiitis
- Minimal Change Kidney Disease
- Myeloma Kidney
- Nephritic Syndrome
- Nephritis
- Nephrocalcinosis
- Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis
- Nephropathy
- Nephrosclerosis
- Nephrotic Syndrome
- Nephrotoxicity
- Obesity Related Glomerulopathy
- Palliative Management Of Chronic Kidney Disease (Ckd)
- Partial Nephrectomy
- Peritoneal Dialysis
- Pheochromocytoma
- Polycystic Kidney Disease
- Postural Proteinuria
- Proteinuria
- Pseudohypoaldosteronism Type 1
- Pyelonephritis
- Radiation Nephropathy
- Radical Nephrectomy
- Reflux Nephropathy
- Renal Agenesis And Dysgenesis
- Renal Arteriovenous Malformation (Avm)
- Renal Artery Disease
- Renal Artery Dysplasia
- Renal Artery Stenosis
- Renal Colic
- Renal Cortical Necrosis
- Renal Cysts
- Renal Failure
- Renal Fibromuscular Dysplasia
- Renal Hypoplasia
- Renal Insufficiency
- Renal Manifestations Of Sickle Cell Disease
- Renal Obstruction
- Renal Osteodystrophy
- Renal Replacement Therapy Education
- Renal Tubular Acidosis
- Renovascular Hypertension
- Retroperitoneal Fibrosis
- Rhabdomyolysis
- Salt Balance Disorders
- Secondary Hyperaldosteronism
- Small Kidney
- Solitary Kidney
- Thin Basement Membrane Disease
- Tubulointerstitial Nephritis
- Uncontrolled Hypertension
- Uremia
- Uremic Encephalopathy
- Urgent Start Peritoneal Dialysis
- Urinary Tract Obstruction
- Us Renal Biopsy
- Vascular Disorders Of Kidney
Never had bad experience, continuous Improvement Is the goal.
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