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Dr. Binh Trinh specializes in surgeries of the lung and chest. He cares for patients with various tumors of the chest, including lung cancer, esophageal cancer, mediastinal tumors and mesothelioma. He also treats noncancerous conditions such as emphysema, hyperhidrosis, diaphragmatic hernia and tracheal stenosis. He is especially interested in minimally invasive surgical techniques, including video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery and robotics applications.

Trinh's research has explored the role of DNA methylation (a specific change to DNA that affects gene expression) in cancer, early cancer detection, and prognosis for lung and esophageal cancers.

Trinh earned dual degrees from a combined medical and doctoral program at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California (USC). He went on to complete his general surgery residency at USC, followed by a fellowship in cardiothoracic surgery at UCSF. He joined the staff at UCSF in 2016.

Trinh is an active member of the American College of Surgeons, Society of Thoracic Surgeons and American Medical Association.

  • Education

    Keck School of Medicine of USC, 2005

  • Residencies

    Los Angeles County/USC Medical Center, General Surgery, 2012

  • Fellowships

    UCSF Medical Center, Cardiothoracic Surgery, 2015

  • Academic Title

    Assistant Professor

  • Languages

    Vietnamese

Where I see patients (4)

    My reviews

    4.8

    Overall Experience
    72 Ratings
    About our process
    Jun 25, 2023
    Dr Trinh is one of the best doctors in UCSF I'm so blessed he's part of the transplant team
    Jun 09, 2023
    Thank you very much for your help very kind and attentive with one
    Mar 28, 2023
    Dr Trinh saved me after having my double lungs transplant procedure 12 days later I had viral infection and pneumonia that nearly killed me. He's my hero! I'm forever grateful for to him
    Mar 21, 2023
    I prefer meeting in person.
    Dec 02, 2022
    Very Good experience.
    Nov 01, 2022
    Very instructive about my condition
    Oct 18, 2022
    I really appreciated the time and explanations given. I felt comfortable and not rushed.
    Oct 08, 2022
    The doctor was very informative and very helpful
    Sep 27, 2022
    Dr Trinh is an excellent surgeon. He offers clear and concise explanations regarding your course of treatment. He's very thoughtful and caring.
    Aug 25, 2022
    Dr Trinh is knowledgeable kind and compassionate.
    Jan 28, 2022
    I think I need a decortication & he doesn't do that kind of surgery.
    Jan 16, 2022
    Transplant is weird & tough. Lots of info. Lots questions!
    Dec 30, 2021
    There are so much to ask and to be explained about a cancer issue that I always leave the doctor's office with the feeling I am still missing something. It will be difficult to leave the office very satisfied but compared with previous experience this was the best I ever had.
    Sep 14, 2021
    Thank you

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