Paul Tran, MD, is a pediatric gastroenterologist at Phoenix Children's.

Dr. Tran is proud to be associated with Phoenix Children's because of its stellar reputation for clinical excellence. He enjoys the cooperation and friendly support within the Gastroenterology Department. He also appreciates the tremendous opportunities for growth in a center that is building a national reputation. In addition, Dr. Tran looks forward to helping Phoenix Children's continue to establish itself as a leader in medical education.

After earning his medical degree from the University of Colorado School of Medicine in Aurora, Colorado, Dr. Tran completed a pediatric residency at Children's Health/University of Texas Southwestern in Dallas, Texas. He then went on to complete a pediatric gastroenterology fellowship at Children's Hospital Colorado in Aurora, Colorado. During both his residency and fellowship, Dr. Tran was honored with teaching awards that recognized his passion and dedication to clinical teaching and mentorship.

Dr. Tran is actively involved with the North American Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (NASPGHAN). He serves as a member of their endoscopy committee, education special interest group and polyposis special interest group.

He has given several presentations on preparation for clinical rotations and residency, including ones at the University of Colorado School of Medicine and Rocky Vista University of Medicine. Dr. Tran has also presented research on feedback in procedural education and medical student curricula at several national conferences.

Dr. Tran strives to empower his patients to be advocates for their own healthcare. He views his role as being a coach to patients and families to educate and support them in making informed decisions about their health. Among his core beliefs are that kindness and respect are unconditional and he will always treat families as if they are his own.

Outside his practice, Dr. Tran enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons - exploring the outdoors and trying out new restaurants.