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Office
6565 Fannin St
Ms205
Houston, TX 77030Phone+1 713-441-6481
Summary
- Dr. Luan Truong is a pathology specialist based in Houston, TX, with subspecialties in renal, anatomic, and clinical pathology. He completed his medical education at Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine in 1979, followed by a residency in pathology-anatomic and clinical at Baylor College of Medicine, concluding in 1983. He undertook a fellowship in renal pathology at New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus) from 1982 to 1983. Dr. Truong has been a professor at The Houston Methodist Hospital, the Houston Methodist Academic institute, and Weill Cornel Medical College. He is director of the renal pathology service at the Houston Methodist Hospital. He is the codirector of the renal pathology/urologic pathology fellowship program at the Houst Methodist Hospital. His research is supported by the NIH. His recent publications include research on polyomavirus nephropathy, podocyte acetylcholine production, and various kidney pathologies, showcasing his continuous contribution to the field through research and academic endeavors.
Education & Training
- New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)Fellowship, Renal Pathology, 1982 - 1983
- Baylor College of MedicineResidency, Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical, 1979 - 1983
- Pennsylvania State University College of MedicineClass of 1979
Certifications & Licensure
- TX State Medical License 1981 - 2026
- American Board of Pathology Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- A novel histologic index for polyomavirus nephropathy in comparison with the Banff scoring system: Clinical validation, prognostic implication, and correlation with pl...Rajesh Nachiappa Ganesh, Edward A Graviss, Duc Nguyen, Stephanie G Yi, Ziad El-Zaatari
Annals of Diagnostic Pathology. 2025-04-01 - Production of Acetylcholine by Podocytes and its Protection from Kidney Injury in GN.Luan D Truong, Jessica Trostel, Carlos Roncal, Gabriel Cara-Fuentes, Makoto Miyazaki
Journal of the American Society of Nephrology. 2025-02-01 - Interplay between Skeletal Muscle Catabolism and Remodeling of Arteriovenous Fistula via YAP1 Signaling.Yongdong Wu, Tae Hoon Lee, Owen H Cheng, Eric Peden, Qingtian Li
Journal of the American Society of Nephrology. 2025-01-30
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