THE CALLING OF A HEART DOCTOR Dr Paul Truong

Dr Paul Truong specializes in cardiovascular disease and internal medicine and has been in private practice since 1997.

“It has been a privilege and a source of immense joy in taking care of patients and seeing them through critical moments in their lives,” said Dr. Truong.

“Growing up with our parents, we were raised with a strong religious belief and a sense of personal as well as community responsibility. I was taught to put others’ needs and priority above my own and to always follow the Golden Rule.”

He and his family resettled in Houston, Texas, after the Vietnam War in 1975. Being the youngest son that the age of twelve in a family of six siblings, Dr. Truong said he was fortunate to have an education in the United States. He received a bachelor’s degree in Biology and a minor in Psychology. Afterwards, he pursued a medical degree as well as an internal Medicine residency at the University of Texas Medical School in Houston. He spent the next three years in California and New York for Cardiology Fellowship.

Dr. Truong said my wonderful wife and son have always supported my career. “I remain very happy with my life’s path and am always optimistic of the future.”

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