“I believe the best type of care comes with clear communication and compromise one can be expected to be perfectly healthy, and I think that’s okay. I find that working together with patients to come up with treatment options and plans that will be realistic overall improves health.”
Thomas Tuyen, DO
Thomas Tuyen, DO
Thomas Tuyen, DO
About Me
Dr. Tuyen received his Bachelor’s in Science (cum laude) from Juniata College and his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his family and community medicine residency at Penn State Health at Mount Nittany Medical Center.
Inspired by diversity, Dr. Tuyen enjoys being able to help people of different backgrounds and perspectives. “Patients teach me about their lives and cultures as much as I can teach them about medicine,” Dr. Tuyen said.
As a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Tuyen believes that osteopathic manipulation is a viable and efficient treatment style. He is a member of the American Osteopathic Association and the American Academy of Family Physicians.
Dr. Tuyen is an avid cook and likes to support local restaurants – a hobby also enjoyed by his wife. One of his pleasures is ordering food in Chinese restaurants using his minimal Cantonese skills.
Male
English
Credentials
Medical Education
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine - Erie, PA
Internship/Residency
Penn State Health at Mount Nittany Medical Center - State College, PA
Board Certification
American Board of Family Medicine
Insurance
Accepted insurance providers
- Aetna
- Advantra
- AmeriHealth Caritas Pennsylvania
- AmeriHealth Caritas Pennsylvania CHC
- AmeriHealth Caritas Northeast
- AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care
- Capital Blue Cross (including Senior Blue, Keystone Health Plan Central, Health One and Blue CHIP)
- Cigna (accepted system-wide, except by CEMA, the Emergency Department provider group)
- Community Care Behavioral Health Organization (psychiatry)
- Gateway Health Plan (Medical Assistance Product)
- Geisinger Health Plan/Geisinger Gold/GHP Family
- Government: CHAMPUS, Tricare/Black Lung Benefits Act
- HealthAmerica/HealthAssurance/First Health
- Highmark/ PA Blue Shield
- Medical Assistance
- Medicare/Medicare Railroad
- PA Health and Wellness
- Preferred Health Services
- Three Rivers Provider Network
- United Behavioral Health (psychiatry)
- United Healthcare/United Healthcare Student Resources
- UPMC Health Plan/UPMC For Life/UPMC For You
Reviews
5
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Excellent first visit
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Dr. Tuyen is always very good to explain medications and why one would work better than another for the current illness. I always leave feeling confident that I received the best care possible. I'm very thankful for Dr. Tuyen and his caring staff.
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ALWAYS a great experience with Dr. Tuyen. ALWAYS perfefsional and knowledgeable and willing to listen.
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Great Doc and nurse. Helpful and informative. Explained all options thoroughly.