Stephanie Tran, MD, Medical Director
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Stephanie Tran, MD

Family Practitioner

1301 20th St Suite 550 Santa Monica CA, 90404
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About

Dr. Stephanie Tran MD, founding physician and Medical Director of Modern Human MD, a precision primary care institute, based in Santa Monica, California. Her practice brings compassion, cutting-edge innovations, and uncompromising personal attention. She is a USC alumna and board-certified Family Medicine physician. She brings over a decade of experience delivering expert care and is renowned for her mastery of women’s health, hormone therapy, primary care, HIV,  and longevity & lifestyle medicine  She is a published author as well as the former medical director of Cedars-Sinai’s LGBTQ Health Center. She was named LA’s Top Doctor by LA Magazine the last 4 consecutive years and was recognized in 2024  for her contributions in medicine by the Global directory of Who's Who.  

 

She is a wife and mother who values living life with intention. Whether meditating to find balance, kayaking in nature, or exploring new cultures through travel, she draws inspiration from experiences that bring joy and purpose. She also has a passion for cooking—not just to nourish the body but as a way to foster meaningful connections with family and friends.

Education and Training

University of New Mexico School of Medicine MD 2014

Central New Mexico Community College Emergency Medical Technician Basic 2007

University of New Mexico Albuquerque | New Mexico Bachelor of Science Biochemistry 2006

Board Certification

American Board of Family Medicine

Intellex Genomics University

AMMG Certication in Age Management Medicine |

Ayurvedic Postpartum Doula Online Training Course

Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor Kerala Ayurveda Academy

Institute of Functional Medicine Certication

Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor;Kerala Ayurveda Academy

International Anal Neoplasia Society (IANS) High Resolution Anoscopy (HRA) Course Certication |

World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) Global Education Initiative (GEI) Training Courses-Best Practices in Medical and Mental Health Care Certication |

American Academy of HIV Medicine (AAHIVM): Board Certied HIV Specialist |

Provider Details

Female English

Areas of expertise and specialization

Longevity MedicineConcierge MedicinePrecision MedicineLifestyle MedicineWomen's HealthHIV

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • CEO, Physician Modern Human MD PC 2024 - Present
  • Physician Educator, Public Speaker Gilead Speaker’s Bureau 2024 - 2025
  • LGBTQ+ Center Medical Director & Physician Cedars Sinai LGBTQ+ Center 2022 - Present
  • Attending Physician Cedars Sinai Medical Group Beverly Hills, CA 2017 - Present
  • Attending Physician Cedars Sinai Urgent Care 2017 - Present
  • Lead physician Cedars Sinai HIV Prevention Task force 2019 - Present
  • Lead Physician Cedars Sinai LGBTQ+ Working Group 2019 - Present
  • Chairperson Cedars Sinai Family Medicine Planning Committee 2017 - 2019
  • Physician Imperial Primary Care Medical Group Urgent Care 2017 - 2018
  • Chief Resident PIH Family Medicine Residency 2016 - 2017
  • Front Ofce Manager | ar Canyon Health Circle Holistic Chiropractic | 2008 - 2009

Awards

  • Outstanding Contributions in Medicine 2024 Who's Who 
  • LA Top Doctor 2021 LA Magazine 
  • LA Top Doctor 2022 LA Magazine 
  • LA Top Doctor 2023 LA Magazine 
  • LA Top Doctor 2024 LA Magazine 
  • Circle of Friends-Honoring physician making a difference in patient care 2019 Cedars Sinai 
  • Above the Call of Duty 2017 Presbyterian Intercommunity Health 
  • Standing Ovation Award for Commitment to Quality Care and Service 2019 Cedars Sinai Medical Group 
  • Honoree of the Game for Women's History Month 2022 LA Clippers in Partnership with Cedars Sinai 
  • Top Doctor in Family Medicine, Women in Medicine 2025 FindATopDoc.com 
  • Contributions in Medicine 2024 The Global Directory of Who’s Who 
  • Southern California’s Rising Star Year SUPERDOCTORS 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 

Areas of research

  • Tran, S. “Primary Care of the Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Elder Patient.” Genital Gender Affirming Surgery, edited by Maurice Garcia, Springer, 2024, pp. 51-57. 
  • Miller, J. “How PCPs can meet needs of transgender patients” Healio Primary Care, 2019. 
  • Miller, J. PCP-transgender patient relationships need improvement” Healio Primary Care. 2018. 

Stephanie Tran, MD's Practice location

Modern Human MD

1301 20th St Suite 550 -
Santa Monica, CA 90404
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www.modernhumanmd.org

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