Hi! I’m Dr. Thao Tran.
I am a board-certified rheumatologist practicing in a small town in Alabama, and a patient living with rheumatoid arthritis and Sjögren’s syndrome.
That combination shapes everything I do. I know these diseases from both sides of the stethoscope, and I write from both places , sharing practical knowledge, personal reflections, and honest stories from the clinic and from my own life with autoimmune disease.
Welcome. I am so glad you're here.
Tools to help guide your autoimmune journey
Patient Resource Hub
Hand Osteoarthritis
Arthritis in Hands? Say no more. Here are some info on Hand OA and what you can do about it.
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.
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 website and contact form are intended for non-clinical and non-urgent communication only. This form is not monitored for appointments, referrals, medication requests, medical advice, or urgent healthcare concerns.
For appointments, referrals, or medical concerns, please contact the rheumatology office directly.
OFFICE PHONE:
(334) 528-6610
OFFICE ADDRESS:
2000 Pepperell Pkwy
Opelika, AL 36801
(Canopy 4)