About me
Mireille D. Truong, MD, is the Division Director of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery and a board-certified minimally invasive gynecologic surgeon specializing in robotic surgery. She works at MedStar Washington Hospital Center, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, MedStar Montgomery Medical Center, MedStar Health at Leisure World and Lafayette Centre.
As a women’s health specialist, Dr. Truong is an expert in treating women with fibroids, endometriosis, abnormal uterine bleeding, and other gynecologic conditions.
Dr. Truong specializes in minimally invasive procedures, including complex surgeries such as hysterectomy, myomectomy, cerclage, and endometriosis surgery. Her expertise in robotic surgery, laparoscopy, and hysteroscopy (including in-office hysteroscopy) allows her to provide effective treatment with faster recovery times, fewer complications, and reduced pain. As a strong advocate for women’s health, she dedicates herself to improving access to gynecologic surgery, raising awareness, and enhancing women’s health.
On the cutting edge of the latest developments in AI technology and new robotic systems, Dr. Truong is focused on improving her patients’ quality of care and life, especially for those women suffering from endometriosis. She has been recognized nationally for her surgical videos, expertise in robotics and surgical simulation, and is known for her research on robotic surgery, endometriosis, fibroids, disparities in gynecologic surgery and surgical education and simulation.
Dr. Truong has received numerous awards throughout her career, including the AAGL Signature Award: Jerome J Hoffman Best Paper Award, the Best Paper in Diversity and Inclusion in MIGS, and the Best Gynecology Scientific Paper from the Society of Laparoscopic Surgery. She was a Top 4 Finalist for the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Innovation Award.
Passionate about education, Dr. Truong mentors medical students, residents, and fellows in career development and research. Prior to her appointment at MedStar, she founded the MIGS fellowship program at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.
Dr. Truong completed her medical training at Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine. At the University of Illinois at Chicago, she completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology. Next, she did two fellowships, one in surgical simulation at Nicholson Center for Surgical Advancement & Robotic Surgery Institute Celebration Health Florida Hospital and the other in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery at Columbia University Medical Center. She then returned to Virginia Commonwealth University where she obtained a postgraduate certificate in medical education.
Dr. Truong has held multiple leadership positions in national and international organizations. She is a member of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists, the Society of Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgeons, the Society of Gynecologic Surgeon, the Society for Robotic Surgery, the Society for Simulation in Healthcare, and the American Medical Association.
In addition to her clinical work and research, Dr. Truong is a certified yoga instructor. She speaks English, Spanish, French, and Vietnamese.
Philosophy of Care
“I got into medicine because I wanted to help and empower women, especially those suffering from poorly researched or understood conditions. As a woman myself, I am passionate about advocating for my patients. Outside the clinic, I teach yoga, and my approach to care is influenced by the philosophy of treating the whole rather than just the condition. I want my patients to know that I will always listen and ensure that they feel heard and understood. I believe in shared decision-making when developing treatment plans.
“I am eager to work with the wider medical community and referring physicians to provide the
Clinical areas of focus
- Uterine Adenomyosis
- Uterine Fibroids
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Asherman's Syndrome
- Cervix Uteri Disorders
- Congenital Malformations Of Female Genitalia
- Congenital Malformations Of Uterus And Cervix
- Female Genital Pain
- Female Infertility
- Female Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
- Infertility
- Irregular Menstruation
- Leiomyoma Of Uterus
- Maternal Care For Fetal Problems
- Ovarian Cysts
- Ovary, Fallopian Tube And Broad Ligament Disorders
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
- Tubal Pregnancy
- Uterine Adenomyosis
- Uterine Fibroids
- Uterine Septum
- Uterus Problems
Procedures I perform
- Abdominal Wall Stoma Repair
- Abdominal Wall Tumor Resection
- Cervical Cerclage Removal
- Cervical Lymph Node Dissection
- Endometrial Ablation
- Endometrial Biopsy
- Endometrial Hydrothermal Ablation
- Endometrial Laser Ablation
- Endometrial Thermachoice Ablation
- Endometrial Thermal Balloon Ablation
- Enterectomy
- Epidural Lysis Of Adhesions
- Gastric Plication
- Hysterectomy With Bilateral Salpingo-Oophorectomy
- Hysteroscopic Polyp Resection
- Hysteroscopy With Leiomyomata Removal
- Intestinal Reconstruction
- Laparoscopic Bowel Resection
- Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
- Laparoscopic Low Anterior Resection
- Laparoscopic Ovarian Cystectomy
- Laparoscopic Parovarian Cystectomy
- Laparoscopic Pelvic Exenteration
- Laparoscopic Presacral Neurectomy
- Laparoscopic Sterilization
- Laparoscopic Ureteral Reimplantation
- Laparoscopic Ureterolysis
- Laparoscopic Uterine Artery Embolization
- Laparoscopic Uterosacral Nerve Ablation
- Pelvic Floor Surgery
- Percutaneous Cholecystostomy
- Radiofrequency Thermoablation
- Robotic Colpopexy
- Robotic Endometriosis Resection
- Robotic Hiatal Hernia Repair
- Robotic Ovarian Drilling
- Total Proctocolectomy
- Tubal Ligation
- Urinary Diversion
- Uterine Fibroid Embolization
- Vaginal Hysterectomy With Uterosacral Ligament Suspension
Insurance
MedStar Health accepts most major health insurance plans. If you are uncertain as to whether your individual health insurance plan is accepted at MedStar Health, please call your insurance company.
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List of insurance plans we accept
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- IH-POS
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- Aetna VA Exchange
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- IH-PPO
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- POS OA
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- IH-Open POS Plus
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- CareFirst Administrators
- CIGNA Indemnity
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- Employee Health Plan
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- Medicare Direct
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- TRICARE for Life East
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- IH-Indemnity
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- OA Plus
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- CareFirst NASCO
- IH-Open POS II
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- MultiPlan, Inc
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- Police and Fire Clinic
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- First Health PPO
- CIGNA EPO
- Blue Choice Advantage
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- CareFirst EPO
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- United Student Resources
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- TRICARE East Select
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- First Health PPO
- Choice POS II
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- IH-Open HMO Option
- UHC Passport
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- Core Essential (HMO)
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- Sentara Health
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- Aetna Classic 5000
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- IH-Open HMO
- IH-EPO Plus
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- Aetna Basic
- Tricare Reserve Select
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- Aetna Classic 3500
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- IH-Network Only Plus
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- United Healthcare Choice
- TRICARE East Prime
- HighMark
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- Optimum Choice
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- BlueChoice Open Access
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- Aetna HMO
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- CIGNA PPO
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- Network OA
- Medicare FFS
- Choice Fund PPO
- HumanaChoice PPO
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- IH-HMO
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- Choice POS
- IH-POS Plus
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- Navigate
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Beech Street PPO
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- Choice POS II Open Access
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
Education
Board Certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Graduate: Virginia Commonwealth University (2017)
Fellowship: Columbia University Medical Center (2015)
Residency: University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medical (2012)
Medical School: Virginia Commonwealth University Medical School (2008)
Awards
- 2017 Best Research Oral Presentation
- Medical Education Symposium, Virginia Commonwealth University
- 2019 Best Multispecialty Video
- Minimally Invasive Week, Society of Laparoscopic Surgery (SLS)
- 2021 AAGL Signature Award: Jerome J Hoffman Best paper Award
- 2022 Best paper in Diversity and Inclusion in MIGS 2022
- 2023 Top 4 Finalist, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Innovation Award
- 2023 Best Gynecology Scientific Paper 2023
- Society of Laparoscopic Surgery
Hospital affiliations
News and publications
Truong M, Tholemeier L. Role of Robotic Surgery in Benign Gynecology. Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am. 2022 Jun;49(2):273-286.
Truong M, Advincula A, L. Lobo. “Chapter 19: Endometriosis: Etiology, Pathology, Diagnosis, Management.” Comprehensive Gynecology. 8th ed. Philedelphia: Elsevier Health Sciences; 2020. p. 409-427
Truong M, Gala R. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists’ Committee on Gynecologic Practice The Society of Gynecologic Surgeons. Robot-Assisted Surgery for Noncancerous Gynecologic Conditions: ACOG COMMITTEE OPINION, Number 810. Obstet Gynecol. 2020 Sep;136(3):e22-e30.
Azadi S, Green IC, Arnold A, Truong M, Potts J, Martino MA. Robotic Surgery: The Impact of Simulation and Other Innovative Platforms on Performance and Training. J Minim Invasive Gynecol. 2021;28(3):490-495.
Schneyer R, Molina A, Green I, Scheib S, Mara K, Siedhoff M, Wright K, Truong M. Development and Validation of a Simulation Model for Laparoscopic Myomectomy. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2022 Apr 27:S0002-9378(22)00323-4. Finalist nominee for Best Paper at SGS 2022.
Simko S, Dallas K, Molina A, Siedhoff M, Wright K, Anger J, Truong M. Rates of Complications and Reoperation after Myomectomy-the Impact of Surgical Approach: A Statewide Population-based Cohort Study from 2005-2018. J Minim Invasive Gynecol. 2022 Oct;29(10):1157-1164. doi: 10.1016/j.jmig.2022.06.021. Epub 2022 Jun 30. PMID: 35781056.
Schneyer R, Greene N, Wright K, Truong M, Molina A, Tran K, Siedhoff M. The Impact of Race/Ethnicity on Use of Minimally Invasive Surgery for Fibroids. Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology. July 2022. AAGL Best paper in Diversity and Inclusion in MIGS 2022.
Hamilton K, VanHise K, Truong M, Wright K, Siedhoff M. Surgical management of endometriosis to optimize fertility. Curr Opin Obstet Gynecol. 2023 Aug 1;35(4):389-394. doi: 10.1097/GCO.0000000000000876. Epub 2023 Apr 25. PMID: 37144586.
Hamilton K, Konate N, Meyer R, Golshan J, Wright K, Siedhoff M, Scheib S, Truong M. Racial and Gender Representation Trends Among National Obstetrics and Gynecology Society. J Minim Invasive Gynecol. 2023 Dec;30(12):970-975. doi: 10.1016/j.jmig.2023.08.002. Epub 2023 Aug 8. PMID: 37562764.
Schneyer RJ, Scheib SA, Green IC, Molina AL, Mara KC, Wright KN, Siedhoff MT, Truong MD. Validation of a Simulation Model for Robotic Myomectomy. J Minim Invasive Gynecol. 2024 Apr;31(4):330-340.e1. doi: 10.1016/j.jmig.2024.01.011. Epub 2024 Feb 1. PMID: 38307222.
Meyer R, Nasseri Y, Barnajian M, Siedhoff M, Wright K, Hamilton K, Levin G, Truong M. Risk factors for major complications following colorectal resections for endometriosis in the USA. Int J Colorectal Dis. 2023 Dec 6;39(1):1. doi: 10.1007/s00384-023-04577-5. PMID: 38055072; PMCID: PMC10700479.
Meyer R, Maxey C, Hamilton KM, Nasseri Y, Barnajian M, Levin G, Truong MD, Wright KN, Siedhoff MT. Associations between race and ethnicity and perioperative outcomes among women undergoing hysterectomy for adenomyosis. Fertil Steril. 2024 Jun;121(6):1053-1062. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2024.02.003. Epub 2024 Feb 10. PMID: 38342374.
Truong M, Advincula A. Complex Benign Gynecology: Shaping the Future Beyond a Name Change Through Training and Leadership. J Minim Invasive Gynecol. 2024 Jul;31(7):545-546. doi: 10.1016/j.jmig.2024.04.015. Epub 2024 Apr 24. PMID: 38670335.