Truc T. Trinh, M.D. is a board-certified gastroenterologist who cares for patients at the Gastroenterology Center of Northern Virginia in Arlington and Annandale. Dr. Trinh is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Gastroenterology and brings a background in academic medicine and clinical research to everyday digestive care, including colonoscopy and upper endoscopy.
Overview
Dr. Trinh practices general and specialty gastroenterology with the team at GC of NoVA, a Northern Virginia practice that has served the region for more than four decades. Patients see Dr. Trinh for a range of digestive concerns, from routine colorectal cancer screening to the evaluation and ongoing management of chronic gastrointestinal conditions. Dr. Trinh holds an active Virginia medical license and is affiliated with VHC Health.
Before joining the practice, Dr. Trinh served as an Instructor of Clinical Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology at the University of Virginia Health System. That academic foundation continues to shape how Dr. Trinh approaches each appointment: carefully, with attention to the full clinical picture and to current evidence.
Education and Training
Dr. Trinh is a graduate of the University of Virginia School of Medicine. After medical school, Dr. Trinh completed an Internal Medicine residency and a Gastroenterology fellowship in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Trinh also pursued additional training in genomic medicine at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Dr. Trinh is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Gastroenterology. Research recognition includes a Crohn's and Colitis Foundation Research grant and the American Gastroenterological Association Excellence in Clinical IBD Award.
Clinical Interests
As a gastroenterologist, Dr. Trinh performs and interprets endoscopic procedures that are central to digestive care. Colonoscopy is used both to screen for colorectal cancer and to investigate symptoms such as bleeding, changes in bowel habits, or abdominal pain. Upper endoscopy, also called an EGD, lets a gastroenterologist examine the esophagus, stomach, and upper small intestine to evaluate concerns such as reflux, difficulty swallowing, or upper abdominal discomfort. The American Cancer Society recommends that people at average risk begin colorectal cancer screening at age 45, and colonoscopy is one of the recommended screening options.
Dr. Trinh's clinical interests include immune-mediated intestinal conditions, functional gastrointestinal disorders, and women's gastrointestinal health. This means Dr. Trinh frequently works with patients managing conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease alongside those seeking answers for ongoing, day-to-day digestive symptoms.
Approach to Care
Digestive symptoms can feel unsettling, and Dr. Trinh aims to make the process clear and unhurried. That includes taking time to explain what a procedure involves, what the findings mean, and what the next reasonable steps are. The goal is a plan that fits each person's health, history, and preferences, built through conversation rather than handed down.
Because gastrointestinal care often involves screening and prevention, Dr. Trinh also helps patients understand when a procedure such as colonoscopy is appropriate and how to prepare for it. Patients are encouraged to bring their questions to every visit.
Where Dr. Trinh Sees Patients
Dr. Trinh sees patients at both GC of NoVA offices in Northern Virginia. The Arlington office is located at 1715 N George Mason Drive, Suite 403, adjacent to VHC Health. The Annandale office is located at 3299 Woodburn Road, Suite 220, in the Woodburn Medical complex. The practice's gastroenterologists perform endoscopic procedures, including colonoscopy and upper endoscopy, at affiliated endoscopy centers in the region.
Schedule an Appointment
If you are looking for a gastroenterologist in Arlington, Annandale, or the wider Northern Virginia area, the team at GC of NoVA is here to help. To request a visit with Dr. Trinh, call the Arlington office at (703) 522-7476 or the Annandale office at (703) 560-6106, or learn more at gcofnova.com.
Common Questions
Is Dr. Truc Trinh a board-certified gastroenterologist?
Yes. Dr. Trinh is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Gastroenterology and holds an active Virginia medical license. Dr. Trinh sees patients at GC of NoVA in Arlington and Annandale.
What procedures does Dr. Trinh perform?
As a gastroenterologist, Dr. Trinh performs endoscopic procedures including colonoscopy and upper endoscopy, which are used for colorectal cancer screening and to evaluate a range of digestive symptoms.
