Linh Y. Truong, MD
Accepting New Patients

Linh Y. Truong, MD

  • Rheumatology
Average rating: 4.9
 
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)
  • L.A. Care
  • 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:
4.9
97 total ratings | 28 reviews
5.0
March 28, 2025
I am grateful to Dr Truong for the care she has provided. She is consistently thorough, detailed. Beyond that she is always kind, carefully listening to my concerns and questions. Dr Truong is an excellent doctor
5.0
March 19, 2025
It's always difficult when you already have one autoimmune to hear that you have another, however today's conversation is a model for delivering the news and a creating a treatment plan. We covered what the issues are, how we found them, how to mitigte them. Next steps for labs and medication are clear, as well as side effects and risks to be mindful of and what actions to take if they should occur. I do appreciate an action plan so that when in pain, what to do next is clear. All my current questions were addressed and feeling as ready as I can be for what comes next and how to integrate this new challenge into the longer term health goals.
5.0
March 17, 2025
Dr. Truong is very patient, listens, answers questions, and discusses treatment plans clearly.
5.0
February 28, 2025
She is calm, patient, empathetic and knowledgeable.
5.0
February 25, 2025
Very compassionate and a great listener