Kimberly Tran, MD

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A Retina Specialist

Dr. Kimberly Tran specializes in eye surgery and treats a variety of eye conditions. She provides medical and surgical treatments for retinal diseases. Dr. Tran also specializes in age-related eye diseases and conditions. She is one of the few retina specialists in the region.

She offers:

  • Macular surgery
  • Retinal detachment surgery

Dr. Tran treats these conditions:

  • Diabetic retinopathy
  • Endophthalmitis
  • Eye trauma
  • Macular degeneration and other disorders
  • Macular diseases
  • Retinal detachment
  • Retinal vascular disease
  • Vitreoretinal diseases

Speaks: English, Spanish, French, Vietnamese

Specialties

(605) 328-9200

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Background Information

Education & Training History

Fellowship:
Vitreoretinal Disease and Surgery: Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Miami, FL (2017-2018)
Residency:
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Miami, FL (2014-2017)
Internship:
Kaiser Permanente, San Francisco, CA (2013-2014)
Medical School:
University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA (2009-2013)
Undergraduate School:
University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA (2005-2009)

Board Certifications:
American Board of Ophthalmology (2018)

Experience & Research

Professional Memberships:
American Academy of Ophthalmology
American Society of Retina Specialists

 

Dr. Tran was the clinical instructor, chief resident and co-director of ocular trauma at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami, Florida, from 2018 to 2019.

Idea of Care

I believe that every patient has the right:

  • To be heard
  • To understand their condition and their options for treatment
  • To have all their questions answered
  • To participate in decisions regarding their care
I remember that every patient is a person and someone’s family member. I am committed to treating each patient as I would want my own family treated.

Personal Interests

Dr. Tran enjoys swimming and travelling.

Awards and Distinctions

Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Mary August Trust Fellowship Award, 2018
Harry Hirsch Leiter Award for the 2015 Ocular Microbiology and Immunology Group Best Paper, “Epidemiology of Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus: Recurrence and Chronicity,” 2015
Intern of the Year, Kaiser Permanente at San Francisco, 2014
Class President, University of California San Diego School of Medicine, 2009-2013
UCSD School of Medicine Leadership Award, 2013
Summa Cum Laude, University of California, San Diego, 2009
Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society, 2009

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