Hi! I’m Dr. Thao Tran.
I am a board-certified rheumatologist, physician advocate, and mom living with rheumatoid arthritis and Sjögren’s syndrome.
A patient once told me: “You have blessed me with your story.”
That moment reminded me that medicine is more than labs, imaging, and medications. It’s also story, connection, and humanity.
Here, I share practical knowledge, personal reflections, and accessible handouts on autoimmune disease. I hope to bring both sides of the stethoscopes together: the knowledge I’ve gained as a physician and the perspective I’ve earned as a patient.
My goal is to make rheumatology more understandable, approachable, and relatable.
Welcome. Please stay and explore.
Tools to help guide your autoimmune journey
Patient Resource Hub
Eating with Sjogren's
Foods to enjoy and foods to avoid in Sjogren's disease.
Fibromyalgia 101
Fibromyalgia is a chronic illness but it is manageable with appropriate symptoms control.
Lupus and the Sun
Sun-protection strategies for patients with lupus or sun sensitivity
Featured Project:
Methotrex Sage
DMAR-di Master
A wise mentor to Biologic knights, wielding slow, steady suppression and an affinity for Fol-Ate candy.
P. Quinn Nill
Toll Gate 7 Stabilizer
A loyal scout inducted for her safety and precision rather than flare.
Empress Lupus
Sovereign of Lupéra
The sovereign of Lupéra, her rule mirrors the waxing and waning of the twin moons.
Get In Touch
For general inquiries or to learn more about rheumatology, feel free to reach out!
Please note: This for non-urgent messages only. For time-sensitive or urgent matters, please contact your healthcare provider directly through the appropriate clinical channels.
OFFICE PHONE:
(334) 528-6610
OFFICE ADDRESS:
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Opelika, AL 36801
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