Dr. Ngoc Truong - Orange County Orthopedic Clinic

Dr. Ngoc Truong

D.O.

Education

Pain Management Fellowship, August 2019 to July 2020
MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Anesthesia Residency, July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2019
Riverside University Health System (RUHS), Moreno Valley, CA
Traditional Internship, July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014
Eastern Connecticut Health Network, Manchester, CT
Doctor of Osteopathy, August 1, 2009 to May 30, 2013
Des Moines University, Des Moines, IA
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, August 1, 2004 to December 31, 2007
Idaho State University, Pocatello, ID

Testimonials

I was recently in a car accident and I went to Dr. Homan Mahallati and he was great. He was very nice and made me feel comfortable and was extremely thorough. His staff are also extremely helpful and friendly. I would recommend this Dr to anyone with orthopedic needs!

I had a great experience with this office. Staff was very professional and explained how the pain management injection worked. I did one epidural for my back and my pain was greatly reduced allowing me to get back to a normal lifestyle.

I felt very well cared for and that every possible aid was made known and available to me. I felt heard and SEEN.

This place literally changed my life. I was hopeless and felt out of options. But just when i was about to give up i came across these guys.

I had epidural shot skilfully done by Dr. Yashar Ilkhchoui for my neck and back muscles. I had great results and noticeable improvement with reducing pain, increase of energy, range of motion, muscle tightness and other. Very satisfied with results and highly recommend Dr. Ilkhchoui and this group of doctors.

I have been seeing Dr. Yashar for over a year now for different problems, he is very knowledgeable and so far he has been helping me a lot with my pain or I should say pains, unlike some others he spend a lot of time with you, listen to everything you have to say and advise you. I love Dr. Yashar for his expertise, kindness and his caring. He is the best.

He treated my shoulder pain. always patient and compassionate. I was referred to him by primary doc. He injected my shoulder and now I'm almost pain free. He saved me a surgery! so grateful to his knowledge and skills.

Employment

Pain Physician – Healthpointe (9/2021 – 11/2024)
Pain Physician – Southern California Orthopedic and Rehab Specialist (9/2022 – present)
Pain Physician – Pain Medicine Associates (1/2022 – 9/2022)
Pain Physician – Synovation Medical Group in San Diego (9/2020 – 9/2021)
Pain Physician – Concentra in San Diego (12/2020 – 9/2021)
Registered Nurse, 2009

Academic Achievement

Top 10% Letter – ABA Basic Exam, June 2017
92nd Percentile – ABA In-Training Exam PGY2, Feb 2017
91st Percentile – ABA In-Training Exam PGY1, Feb 2016

Clinical Experience

Skilled in Interventional Spine Procedures:
- Stellate Ganglion Blocks
- Lumbar Sympathetic Blocks
- Splanchnic Nerve Blocks/Neurolysis
- Vertebroplasties/Kyphoplasties
- Spinal Cord Stimulator Trials/Implants
- Epidural Steroid Injections, Middle Branch Block/RFAs, Facet Joint Injections, SIJ Injections, Intercostal Nerve Blocks/RFAs, etc.
Skilled in Ultrasound/Fluoroscopy Guided Procedures:
- TAP block
- Supraclavicular Nerve Block
- Greater Trochanteric Bursa Injection
- Knee/Shoulder/Hip Joint Injection
Unique Skill Sets: Cancer Associated Pain

Research

Abstract: Methylene Blue for the Treatment of Intractable Pain Associated with Oral Mucositis Secondary to Cancer Treatment (2020)
Case Study: Refractory Painful Brachial Plexopathy due to Radiation Therapy Relieved with Serial Intravenous Ketamine Infusions (2020)
Case Study: Stellate Ganglion Block for Upper Extremity Metastatic Bone Pain (2020)
Case Study: Gerbode Defect Incidentally Found During Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement. Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologist 40th Annual Meeting Poster. (2018)
Case Study: Effects of Ketamine in a Neuropathic Pain Patient with Spinal Cord Astrocytoma. California Society of Anesthesiologist Annual Meeting Poster. (2018)
Quality Improvement Project: Enhancing Intraoperative Communication (2017-2018)
Case Study: Anesthesia Management of Aortic Regurgitation. ASA Poster. (2017)
Quality Improvement Project: Intraoperative Fluid Management. RUHS. (2016)
Airway Day. RUHS. Instructor. (2015, 2016, 2017)
Case Study: Mandibular Fracture with Difficult Nasotracheal Intubation. ASA Poster. (2015)

Certifications & Licenses

California Osteopathic Physician and Surgeon License
ACLS /BSL for Health Care Providers