Dear family...

I just found out today that Dr. Tran passed away last November.  I texted Cheryl because he has been on my mind alot lately.  She sent the message to my old phone number, so I never rec'd it!

Please accept my sincerest condolences for all of you.  I loved my time in the office and working with him was a joy.  May God bless all of you!

Love always-Tina❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹

Dr Tran was my doctor  for 25 years.   I sent many patients  to him from the Emergency Room where I worked.  He was always so warm and kind to his patients. He was an excellent surgeon and I knew patients would be in great hands with him.  I am deeply saddened he is no longer with us.  I wish all his friends, family, patients and colleagues happy memories to keep Dr Tran alive in our hearts.
Paula Hartel

I’m so sorry to hear Dr Tran has passed away.  I’ve been a patient for more than 30 years.  I referred many patients to him over the years because he was such an excellent surgeon. In addition to his surgical skills,  he was a gentle and kind man.  I know he will be missed. I’d like to send my love and prayers to his family.
Paula Hartel

Sending our condolences to the Tran Family. I had the privilege of scrubbing with Dr Tran for many years. At Valencia surgical center and in his office on Saturday's.  He was such an amazing surgeon! My thoughts and prayers to you all! RIP Dr Tran!! 

Jackie Pacheco and family 🙏🏼❤️

Relaxing somewhere out in the middle of Philippine coast

It was always a pleasure & a privilege working with Dr. Tran .  I assisted him in many surgeries as a surgical technician @ Henry Mayo,  almost 40 years!   I was always amazed @ his stamina during many lengthy procedures, his up beat personality & his laugh. So many  patients benefited from his skills with a renewed quality of life. I’m so thankful to have been able to assist  & will always have wonderful memories of time spent with him in the OR.   Rest in Peace  Dr. Tran….you will be missed!           Kathy Nogle

I learned we lost one of our Henry Mayo physicians, Dr. Sum Tran. With his immense medical knowledge and skills, he significantly contributed to the Santa Clarita Valley community and made an extraordinary humanitarian effort to enhance care in his home country, Vietnam.

For those of you who knew him, he battled to leave a war-torn country and adopted a new home in California. His skills and teachings established and elevated plastic surgery for many patients, especially those who suffered traumatic facial injuries, skillfully reconstructing bodily structures while also reconstructing lives.

Many physicians at our hospital are indebted to his expertise and wisdom, which have allowed younger doctors to stand on his shoulders.

As we all eventually pass the torch to the next generation, we know it was well-lit by Dr. Sum Tran, who helped guide us from the unknown.

Please honor this courageous doctor and humanitarian.

Gene Dorio, M.D.

Sum shows style by pairing a beret with his cane during the farewell dinner in Hue. March 2024.

The mutual respect and collaboration that Sum brought to every medical mission.

Sum passing on his surgical loupes at the end of the Mission to Hue in March 2024. A happy but poignant moment.

Sum was a gracious and inspiring doctor whom I had the great fortune to meet and share time with on four occasions at the missions in Hue.
The dedication and drive to improve things for his homeland people and his humanity was extra ordinary and humbling to be part of.
He will continue, we are sure, to provide inspiration to those who knew him and worked with him.
It has been a privilege to have been a small part of his life and meet with his caring family, especially this year in Hue, which seemed so likely, sadly to be his last.
David and Polly Parker - England

Elvira Allen RN 

I can’t express enough how deeply this short trip to Vietnam has impacted me. It wasn’t just a journey to a new place—it was a journey within myself. I feel truly blessed to have met him, someone who touched my life in ways I never imagined. Its gave me the opportunity to grow spiritually, reflect on who I am, and strive to become the best version of myself. This experience has been life-changing, and I am forever grateful for  this.

Dr Sum Tran’s office. I hang this on my tree every year!

I am Dorothy, his only daughter.  My father’s greatest joy was being a grandfather.  He would move mountains for his grandchildren and he loved every one of them equally and immensely.  He was a great father but even better grandfather.  We all miss him dearly.  Thank you all for sharing your stories; it brings such joy amid much sorrow.

My name is Laura Moran.

It was my good fortune to be referred to Dr. Tran by Dr. Karl Stein.
 
Dr. Tran was always so kind, immensely knowledgeable, as well as a visual artist and gifted cosmetic surgeon. I recall not wanting to be put to sleep, and how Dr. Tran patiently respected my wishes and administered anesthesia with very kind hands. He performed a full neck lift, which turned out beautifully. 

This extraordinary man dedicated much of his time each year to corrective care to so many in need in Vietnam, especially for those who did not have the means to afford such affirmatively life-changing cosmetic treatments. His endeavors in this regard were no less than a profound labor of love. 

A heart of gold and a meek and humble spirit are the legacy of a most humane individual, that dear Dr. Tran leaves behind for all to remember.

My sympathy extends to his wife and the rest of his family.

I had the great honor of working for Dr. Sum Tran and Yen for nearly 30 years! Truly one of the greatest men I’ve ever known! The world is a bit dimmer without your bright light! Heaven has gained one of our best angels! Rest in peace Dr. Tran, it is well deserved! 

Love, 
Cheryl Mattillo

3/23/2024 - Nhà Thờ -Ancestors at Minh Huong Viet Nam

The Tran school and free medical clinic, Hue, Vietnam.

Sum Tran's relative who manages the Tran- Tien Foundation - kindergarten and free
Medical clinic in the original Tran home - Hue, Vietnam.

Sum healing a patient with his surgical expertise and skill !

Hue University delegation headed by Dr Sum Tran - an annual teaching endeavor !

Sum directs the plastic surgery rounds at Hue University Hospital .

Sum was dedicated to the city of Hue , Vietnam and never forgot his roots !

We will miss Sum Tran!
A giant of a man !

Sum!
You  have been one of the greatest mentors I could have wished for . You taught me surgery, kindness, charity , respect for individuals and most importantly , humility !
Our working trips to Vietnam are forever etched in my memory and if I can give back to humanity a small fraction of  what you have done , I will feel fulfilled !
You are a giant of a human and will be missed by all!
Dr Phil Amoils

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Sum Tien Tran

23 enero, 1945 – 30 noviembre, 2024

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