Tri A. Dinh, M.D.

  1. Gynecologic Oncologist
  2. Gynecologist

Departments

Specialty Groups

Location

  1. Jacksonville, Florida

Languages

EnglishSpanishVietnamese

Tri Dinh, M.D., is a gynecologic oncologist at Mayo Clinic hospital in Jacksonville, Florida. He has been the director of the minimally invasive gynecologic surgery fellowship, and his clinical interests include quality of life for patients with gynecologic cancers, minimally invasive surgery for gynecologic conditions, and surgical debulking for ovarian cancer.

He earned his medical degree and interned at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. He completed his residency in general obstetrics and gynecology at The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, followed by a fellowship in gynecologic oncology at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.

Dr. Dinh has received numerous awards and honors, including the Program Innovation award from the Mayo Clinic Graduate Medical Education office. He has authored a multitude of publications and book chapters, and has been an active member in many professional societies and committees, including the Society of Gynecologic Oncology, the International Gynecologic Cancer Society, and the American Society of Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology. He is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology, and gynecologic oncology.

Dr. Dinh's commitment to quality patient care extends to his homeland of Vietnam, where he leads an annual medical team to teach local physicians how to better care for their female patients. He is the president and founder of Project TVD, a non-profit foundation dedicated to improving health care in developing countries. In July of 2017, he started a fellowship in gynecologic oncology in Da Nang, Vietnam, as part of the Global Curriculum of the International Gynecologic Cancer Society.

  1. Adenocarcinoma
  2. Adenomyosis
  3. Adnexal tumors
  4. Bartholin cyst
  5. BRCA gene mutation
  6. Cervical cancer
  7. Cervical cysts
  8. Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 2
  9. Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 3
  10. Endometrial cancer
  11. Endometriosis
  12. Fallopian tube cancer
  13. Genital warts
  14. Gynecologic cancer
  15. HPV infection
  16. Hyperplasia
  17. Leiomyoma
  18. Leiomyosarcoma
  19. Lichen sclerosus
  20. Lynch syndrome
  21. Ovarian cyst
  22. Ovarian remnant syndrome
  23. Peritoneal cancer
  24. Postmenopausal bleeding
  25. Uterine anomaly
  26. Uterine fibroid
  27. Uterine polyps
  28. Vaginal atrophy
  29. Vaginal cancer
  30. Vaginal dryness
  31. Vulvar cancer
  32. Vulvar dysplasia
  33. Vulvitis
  1. Abdominal hysterectomy
  2. Abdominal surgery
  3. Ablation
  4. Colostomy
  5. Colposcopy
  6. Conization
  7. Debulking surgery
  8. Diagnostic hysteroscopy
  9. Diagnostic laparoscopy
  10. Embolization therapy
  11. Endometrial ablation
  12. Endometrial biopsy
  13. Endometriosis surgery
  14. Gynecological surgery
  15. HIPEC
  16. Hysterectomy
  17. Hysteroscopy
  18. Intrauterine device method
  19. Laparoscopic surgery
  20. Laser ablation
  21. Loop electrosurgical excision procedure
  22. Lymph node sampling
  23. Minimally invasive abdominal surgery
  24. Minimally invasive hysterectomy
  25. Oophorectomy
  26. Ovarian remnant removal
  27. Pelvic exam
  28. Pelvic surgery
  29. Pelvic tumor surgery
  30. Polypectomy
  31. Robotic hysterectomy
  32. Robotic myomectomy
  33. Robotic surgery
  34. Salpingectomy
  35. Trachelectomy
  36. Vaginal biopsy
  37. Vaginectomy
  38. Vulvectomy
  • Minimally invasive surgery
  • Robotically assisted gynecologic surgery
  • Cervical cancer screening
  • Cervical cancer screening in low resource settings
  • Psychosocial support for patients with gynecologic cancers
  • Protocol therapy for gynecologic cancers
  • Quality of life for patients with gynecologic cancers
  • Gynecologic surgical training including simulation
  • Contained extraction of large pelvic masses after laparoscopic surgery
  • Training for gynecologic oncologists in low resource settings
Jax

Jacksonville, Florida

  1. 2003
    Fellowship - Gynecologic OncologyMassachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School
  2. 1997
    Residency - Obstetrics and GynecologyUniversity of Texas Medical Branch
  3. 1993
    Internship - Transitional Year InternshipAffiliated Hospitals, Baylor College of Medicine
  4. 1992
    MD - Medical SchoolBaylor College of Medicine
  5. 1988
    BA - (Biology/Spanish)-Cum LaudeRice University

Certifications

  1. 2007
    Gynecologic OncologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  2. 1999
    Obstetrics & GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Awards and honors

  1. 2023
    Rockstar AwardSociety of Gynecologic Oncology
  2. 2023
    Five-Star AwardSociety of Gynecologic Oncology
  3. 2023
    Certificate of Merit City of Da Nang, Vietnam
  4. 2021
    2021 Global Humanitarian AwardInternational Gynecologic Cancer Society
  5. 2020
    2020 Mayo Clinic Experience Award-Provider Recognition Award Mayo Clinic in Florida
  6. 2019
    Physician of the Year 2019Vietnamese American Medical Association
  7. 2017
    IRCAD award for best paper-Excellence in educationAmerican Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
  8. 2017
    Foundation of Exxcellence Award for Best PosterAssociation of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics
  9. 2016
    MSGME Program Innovation Award 2016Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education
  10. 2014
    Certificate of Appreciation. Ministry of Health, Vietnam
  11. 2014
    Certificate of MeritCity of Da Nang, Vietnam
  12. 2013
    Distinguished Service AwardDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Florida College of Medicine - Jacksonville
  13. 2013
    Certificate of AppreciationMinistry of Health, Vietnam
  14. 2012
    Messenger of Love Honoree for 2012 Houston Charity
  15. 2011
    Faculty of the Year, Department of OB-GYN Residency ProgramMethodist Hospital, Houston, TX
  16. 2009
    Health Care Hero AwardHouston Business Journal
  17. 2004
    Golden Apple AwardUniversity of Texas Medical Branch
  18. 1997
    Ortho-McNeil Outstanding Resident TeacherUniversity of Texas Medical Branch
  19. 1997
    Parke-Davis ScholarUniversity of Texas Medical Branch
  20. 1996
    Best Resident Teacher on OB-GYN rotationUniversity of Texas Medical Branch
  21. 1995
    Best Resident Teacher on OB-GYN rotationUniversity of Texas Medical Branch
  22. 1995
    Ortho-McNeil Outstanding Resident TeacherUniversity of Texas Medical Branch
  23. 1994
    Best Resident Teacher OB-GYN rotationUniversity of Texas Medical Branch
  24. 1993
    Best Resident Teacher on OB-GYN rotationUniversity of Texas Medical Branch
  25. 1988
    Phi Beta Kappa at Rice University 1988Phi Beta Kappa
  26. 1988
    Sallyport AwardRice University
  27. 1987
    Houston Mayor's Award for Outstanding Volunteer Service 1987Houston Office of the Mayor

Professional memberships

  1. 2023 - present
    Co-ChairAmerican Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology (ASCCP)
  2. 2022 - present
    Mayo Clinic LiaisonMayo Clinic Global Health Program, Mayo Clinic
  3. 2022 - present
    Assistant Program DirectorMinimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
  4. 2020 - present
    Program Co-directorAnnual Meeting, Florida Society of Gynecologic Oncology
  5. 2020
    2020 Abstract reviewerAmerican Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
  6. 2019 - present
    FacultyCommunication in Healthcare
  7. 2019 - present
    MemberInternational Committee, American Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology
  8. 2019
    Program Co-directorAnnual Meeting, Florida Society of Gynecologic Oncology
  9. 2019 - 2020
    MemberControlled Substances and Pain Oversight Team, Mayo Clinic Florida Committees
  10. 2018 - present
    MentorAmerican Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology (ASCCP)
  11. 2018 - present
    Vice ChairInternational Committee, Society of Gynecologic Oncology
  12. 2018
    Program Co-directorAnnual Meeting, Florida Society of Gynecologic Oncology
  13. 2017
    ChairAbstract and Video Grading Committee, 43rd AAGL Global Congress on Minimally Invasive Gynecology, American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
  14. 2017 - present
    Test Questions ContributorEducation, International Gynecologic Cancer Society
  15. 2017 - present
    Co-ChairmanECHO Tumor Board Subcommittee, International Gynecologic Cancer Society
  16. 2017 - present
    International MentorDa Nang Oncology Fellowship, International Gynecologic Cancer Society
  17. 2017
    Program Co-directorAnnual Meeting, Florida Society of Gynecologic Oncology
  18. 2017 - 2018
    MemberOfficers and Councilors, Mayo Clinic in Florida
  19. 2016
    Test Questions ContributorAmerican Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  20. 2016 - present
    Committee MemberEducation, International Gynecologic Cancer Society
  21. 2015 - 2017
    Committee MemberInternational Committee, Society of Gynecologic Oncology
  22. 2015 - present
    Committee MemberSurgical Robotic Committee
  23. 2015 - present
    Committee MemberSurgical Quality Subcommittee
  24. 2015 - present
    MemberREI-Office Gynecology SIG, Mayo Clinic in Florida
  25. 2014 - present
    MemberFlorida Society of Gynecologic Oncology
  26. 2013 - 2022
    Fellowship DirectorMinimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
  27. 2012 - 2022
    Medical Student Clerkship CoordinatorDepartment of Medical & Surgical Gynecology
  28. 2012 - 2016
    MemberGyn Oncology SIG, Mayo Clinic in Florida
  29. 2012 - 2015
    ChairSpecial Interest Group, Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery, Obstetric & Gynecology Specialty Council
  30. 2012 - 2014
    MemberFlorida Travel Committee
  31. 2012 - 2014
    MemberOperating Room Committee
  32. 2012 - present
    MemberGynecologic Cancers, Three sites Disease Oriented Group
  33. 2012 - present
    Board of DirectorsVietnamese American Medical Association
  34. 2006 - 2011
    MemberCancer CMPI Committee, Houston Methodist Hospital
  35. 2006 - 2011
    Committee MemberCancer Education Subcommittee, Houston Methodist Hospital
  36. 2006 - 2011
    MemberDunn 6 OR committee, Houston Methodist Hospital
  37. 2006 - 2011
    Committee MemberGeneral Abdominal, Pelvic Medical Staff Quality Management Committee (Peer-Review), Houston Methodist Hospital
  38. 2006 - 2011
    Acting Fellowship DirectorGynecologic Oncology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Texas Medical Branch
  39. 2006 - 2010
    SecretaryVietnamese-American Medical Association of Greater Houston
  40. 2005 - present
    MemberHarris County Medical Society
  41. 2005 - present
    MemberAmerican Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology
  42. 2004 - 2006
    MemberUtilization Review Committee, University of Texas Medical Branch
  43. 2003 - 2006
    MemberQuality Council, St. Joseph's Hospital
  44. 2000 - present
    Full MemberSociety of Gynecologic Oncology
  45. 1999 - present
    FellowAmerican College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
  46. 1998 - 2000
    MemberUtilization Review Committee, University of Texas Medical Branch
  47. 1998 - present
    MemberVietnamese American Medical Association
  48. 1997 - present
    MemberWillard R. Cooke Society
  49. 1993 - 2011
    MemberTexas Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
  50. 1993 - 1999
    Junior FellowAmerican College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
  51. 1988 - 2011
    MemberTexas Medical Association