Linh Y. Truong, MD
Accepting New Patients

Linh Y. Truong, MD

  • Rheumatology
Average rating: 5.0
 
Santa Monica Rheumatology |

About

Dr. Linh Truong is a general rheumatologist practicing at the UCLA Santa Monica Rheumatology Clinic, where she enjoys treating a full spectrum of rheumatic diseases, including lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, vasculitis, myositis, gout, and osteoarthritis. She is skilled in joint and soft tissue injections and takes pride in providing patient-centered care.

Although she is a general rheumatologist, Dr. Truong is also a member of the Sjögren’s Clinical Care Team led by UCLA’s expert in Sjögren’s syndrome, Dr. Jennifer King.  Dr. Truong is experienced in managing complex Sjögren’s cases and performs vital diagnostic tests, including the unstimulated salivary flow test and Schirmer’s test, in her office.

Dr. Truong grew up in San Diego and completed her medical degree at the University of California, San Diego. She pursued her residency in internal medicine at the University of California, Irvine, followed by her fellowship training in rheumatology at the University of California, Los Angeles.

In her free time, she enjoys spending time outdoors and exploring Los Angeles’ diverse ethnic neighborhoods, immersing herself in the cultural and culinary experiences the city offers.

Languages

English

Education

Medical Board Certification

Rheumatology, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2021

Fellowship

Rheumatology, UCLA School of Medicine, 2021

Residency

Internal Medicine, UC Irvine School of Medicine, 2019

Degree

MD, UC San Diego School of Medicine, 2016

Recognitions

  • Southern California Rising Stars, Super Doctors®, 2025

Hospital Affiliations

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center

Medical Services

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Centivo
  • Cigna
  • First Health
  • Health Net of California
  • Interplan (part of HealthSmart)
  • Medicare Advantage
  • MultiPlan
  • UFCM Health System
  • Prime Health Services
  • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare

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Recognitions

  • Southern California Rising Stars, Super Doctors®, 2025

Reviews

Overall Rating:
5.0
103 total ratings | 45 reviews
5.0
May 28, 2025
The doctor actually returned an answer to me through a message situation.
5.0
May 27, 2025
Talked about swelling is good e from my hands and doing better without pain in my hands and wrist and ankles and returning to the gym
5.0
May 27, 2025
Very compassionate and kind
5.0
May 22, 2025
She’s a great doctor!
5.0
May 21, 2025
Dr. Troung is amazing - you are lucky to have her - she gave me some good advice recently when I had bursitis- I thought it was something else - she nailed it and the treatment she recommended worked and it’s gone!!! I was in alot of pain before.