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Dr. Kenneth Tran, MD is a vascular surgeon in San Jose, CA specializing in vascular surgery. He graduated from Stanford University School of Medicine in 2016 and has 10 years of experience. Dr. Kenneth Tran, MD is affiliated with Stanford Medicine Children's Health and Stanford Health Care.
Stanford Medicine Children's Health
Angioplasty
Angioplasty is a common, minimally invasive procedure performed to restore blood flow in arteries and veins that have become narrowed or blocked. Age or illness can cause plaque to build up at certain spots within the veins and arteries, and if enough collects, it can restrict the flow of blood. Angioplasty uses a tiny balloon at the end of a small, flexible tube to inflate within the narrowed section and open it up again.
Angioplasty may be performed in several different areas of the body and for a variety of reasons, most often:
During angioplasty, a patient is given a sedative while lying on a table under an x-ray machine. A catheter (a thin, flexible, and hollow tube) is inserted into the patient's skin in the arm or groin and guided into the blocked artery. Dye is injected via the catheter, and x-rays are used to position the tip of the catheter exactly at the blockage. The tiny balloon is guided through the catheter and inflated with saline. It pushes the plaque out of the way, squishing it against the walls of the artery. The balloon may be inflated and deflated several times to let blood pass by. A stent, a tiny tube of metal mesh like a spring, may be inserted to help keep the artery open. Then the x-ray is used again to check that blood is flowing properly, the catheter is removed, and the tiny incision is bandaged.
There are no nerves within veins and arteries, so an angioplasty is generally not painful. However, there may be some discomfort at the site of the incision and when the balloon is inflated. Overall, angioplasty is a very effective and low-risk procedure, useful for helping patients avoid more difficult bypass surgery.
Dr. Kenneth Tran, MD graduated from Stanford University School of Medicine in 2016. He completed residency at Stanford University Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery, Vascular Surgery and has a state license in California.
Medical School: Stanford University School of Medicine (2016)
Residency: Stanford University Medical Center (2023)
Board Certification: American Board of Surgery, Vascular Surgery
Licensed In: California
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Kenneth Tran, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$1,055
GORE TAG Conformable Thoracic Endoprosthesis $311 |
GORE TAG Thoracic Branch Endoprosthesis $198 |
GORE VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endo $188 |
EXCLUDER Conformable AAA Endoprosthesis with Active Control $129 |
GORE VIABAHN Endoprosthesis with Heparin $86 |
Other $142 |
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$596
Zenith $246 |
COOK $160 |
Zenith Alpha $117 |
Zilver PTX $49 |
Lunderquist $24 |
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$365
Penumbra System $216 |
Indigo System $149 |
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$221
Perclose ProGlide suture mediated closure system $193 |
JETI $28 |
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$163
ENDURANT IIS $139 |
Heli-FX EndoAnchor System $24 |
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$885
Serrantor $158 |
IN.PACT Admiral $129 |
Crosser iQ $116 |
BioMimics 3D Vascular Stent System $94 |
ENROUTE Transcarotid Stent $74 |
Other $314 |
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Dr. Kenneth Tran specializes in undersea and hyperbaric medicine, vascular surgery, and preventive medicine and practices in Palo Alto, CA, Redwood City, CA, and San Jose, CA. Areas of expertise for Dr. Tran include cerebrovascular disease, aortic aneurysm, and angioplasty. He attended Stanford University School of Medicine and then went on to complete his residency at Stanford University Medical Center. Dr. Tran's distinctions include: Best Resident Presentation, 21st Meeting of the Swiss Societies for Vascular Diseases; Medtronic Resident Research Award, Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Society; and Outstanding Abstract Presentation Award, Charing Cross Symposium. His professional affiliations include Stanford Medicine Children's Health and Stanford Health Care.
