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Thai Dang, MD

Kelsey-Seybold Medical Group Provider

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Hospitalist

Language(s): English, Spanish, Vietnamese

Joined Kelsey-Seybold: July 2012

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"Keeping the patient informed leads to better patient care."

My Biography

  • Professional Background
  • Professional Associations
  • Hobbies and Interests
  • Awards & Publications

In 2007, Dr. Dang graduated from The University of Texas Medical School. He continued his education at UT, completing both his Internal Medicine residency and Nephrology fellowship in 2012. As an Internal Medicine - Hospitalist at Kelsey-Seybold, Dr. Dang cares for hospitalized patients.

Dr. Dang is a member of the Texas Medical Association, American College of Physicians and American Society of Nephrology.

When Dr. Dang is not caring for patients, he enjoys cooking and playing basketball.

Publications

  • “Pulmonary Nocardiosis in Kidney Transplant Patient Despite Prophylactic Antibiotics.” Texas Transplantation Society Annual Scientific Meeting, July, 2011. Case Presentation. Presented case of pulmonary nocardiosis in kidney transplant patient despite taking Bactrim for PCP prophylaxis. Reviewed case series of Nocardia infection prevalence from various transplant programs, treatment modalities and suggested to alter prophylaxis treatment to daily single strength Bactrim.“Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy,” Grand Rounds, University of Texas Medical School- Houston, Texas, June 6, 2011. Discussed diagnosis and management of hypertension during pregnancy with emphasis on pathogenesis of preeclampsia, particularly the VEGF, sFlt-1 and sEng.
  • “Antibiotics resistance in Staphylococcus aureus-containing cutaneous abscesses of patients with HIV,” American Journal of Emergency Medicine, 2009 (27): 344-347. Retrospective review of cutaneous abscesses from HIV patients showing a high prevalence of community acquired MRSA and offer antimicrobial recommendations for empiric coverage of CA-MRSA.
  • “A Retrospective Study to Determine the Prevalence of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in Cutaneous Abscesses of Patients Infected with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) at an Outpatient Facility in Houston, Texas,” Summer Research Program, 2004. Established high prevalence of CA-MRSA from analyzing cultures and antimicrobial susceptibilities collected from cutaneous abscesses from HIV patients

Locations

St. Luke's Medical Tower

6624 Fannin St.,
Houston, TX 77030

Get Directions 713-442-0000

Hospital Affiliations

  • Kindred - Houston Medical Center
  • St. Luke's Health - Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center

Accepted Insurance

Education and Board Certifications

Medical School

  • The University of Texas, 2007

Internship/Residency

  • The University of Texas, Internal Medicine, 2012

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine