Linh Y. Truong, MD
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Linh Y. Truong, MD

  • Rheumatology
Average rating: 4.8
Star ratings are displayed only for those physicians who participate in UCLA Health’s patient experience survey program and have received a minimum of 30 survey responses.
Santa Monica Rheumatology |
2020 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 540 Santa Monica, CA 90404

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: Rheumatology, 2021

Residency

Internal Medicine, UC Irvine School of Medicine, 2019

Degree

MD, UC San Diego School of Medicine, 2016

Recognitions

  • Super Doctors® Southern California Rising Stars, 2025 - 2026

Locations

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

  • Super Doctors® Southern California Rising Stars, 2025 - 2026

Reviews

Overall rating: 4.8
Star ratings are displayed only for those physicians who participate in UCLA Health’s patient experience survey program and have received a minimum of 30 survey responses.
55 total ratings | 35 reviews
5.0
She is very compassionate and is great and following up after test and communicating.
5.0
Very patient, listens and helps me understand options and keeps me well informed and supportive of my care.
5.0
I met with Dr. Truong today to follow up following a cervical spine surgery, regarding pain, care, and also to follow up on treatment. She had provided me for wrist and joint pain in my hands. She is always very well prepared, very thorough in her explanations, and always happy to answer any questions. I’m very grateful for her care.
5.0
She listens to my health needs and does her best to help me.
5.0
I was in pain and was able to get same day appointment. Doctor’s exam was thorough.