John Thien, MD

A long-time resident of St. Bernard Parish, Dr. Thien was born in Vietnam and moved to the U.S. in 1975. After graduating from Loyola University with a B.S. in Medical Technology in 1981, he worked as a Technologist at Touro Infirmary Laboratory for several years. He went on to earn his M.D. from LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans in 1989. After medical school, Dr. Thien completed a combined residency in Internal Medicine & Pediatrics at LSU in New Orleans in 1993. Dr. Thien joined De La Ronde Medical Center in 1993, and he has been in practice in St. Bernard Parish for the past 20 years. Dr. Thien is dual board-certified in both Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, and he is also fluent in Vietnamese.

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Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans

John Thien

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LSU Health Sciences Center - GME
Field of Study: Internal Medicine & Pediatrics

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LSU Health Sciences Center - GME
Field of Study: Internal Medicine & Pediatrics

American Board of Internal Medicine

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November 2021

Dr. T in and his assistance were very courteous and professional.

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January 2022

I appreciate get the appointment the same day I was very upset I had Covid and it so hard to get a Appointment with my primary doctor

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He helped get my fiancé a X-ray right away. We couldn’t get him in with his primary care so Dr. Thorn helped us out. Thank you

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Dr John Thien has been my doctor for many years now and he seems to know me and he knows just what I need to have a very successful way of life.

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February 2022

Dr. Thien is incredibly thorough and beyond friendly. He’s understanding of patients’ needs and concerns and takes his time to explain results and conditions. Highly recommend.

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Great Doctor, been taking care of me for years.

May 2022

Dr. Thiens is always informative, understanding, patient, and HE LISTENS. I do not enjoy doctor visits at all, but he goes the extra mile to help me feel comfortable and like I can understand and help make my own health decisions.

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Thank you for your kind words. Our staff's knowledge, compassion, and expertise are what make us a trusted healthcare provider. Have a great day!

As an older women, it felt wonderful to be heard and my issues carefully considered. Dr. Thien listens.

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Thank you for your great review. We strive to make every patient feel part of their treatment process. We'll make sure that our team hears about your feedback. Best wishes to you.

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