John T. Tran MD, DFAPA

  • Chief of Psychiatry, UCSF Fresno
  • Clinical Professor, UCSF
  • Medical Director, Fresno County Department of Behavioral Health
  • System Medical Director, Community Medical Centers Behavioral Health Services

Psychiatry & Geriatric Psychiatry

John T. Tran, MD, DFAPA, is board certified in psychiatry and geriatric psychiatry.

He earned his medical degree from St. Louis University, School of Medicine and completed a residency in psychiatry at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Tran completed his fellowship in geriatric psychiatry at University of Washington. He completed his research fellowships at the Mental Illness Research, Education and Clinical Center and the Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center in Seattle, Washington.

He is currently the Chief of the UCSF Fresno Department of Psychiatry, Medical Director for Fresno County Department of Behavioral Health, and System Medical Director for Community Medical Centers Behavioral Health Services. He previously held faculty positions at Washington State University and University of Washington School of Medicine.

His hobbies include table tennis and photography. He is fluent in Cantonese, Mandarin, and some Vietnamese.

Education and Training

  • Research Fellowship – Mental Illness Research, Education, and Clinical Center – Seattle, WA
  • Research Fellowship – Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center – Seattle, WA
  • Geriatric Psychiatry Fellowship – University of Washington – Seattle, WA
  • Psychiatry Residency – Washington University – St. Louis, MO
  • Doctor of Medicine – St. Louis University – St. Louis, MO
  • Bachelor of Science, Chemistry – Santa Clara University – Santa Clara, CA

Licensure & Certifications

  • American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology Certification – Psychiatry
  • American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology Certification – Geriatric Psychiatry
  • California State Medical License

Department Affiliations

UCSF Fresno Department of Psychiatry