Dr. Thane Htun's Credentials

Accepting New Patients

Yes, this doctor is accepting new patients

Biography

Dr. Htun brings many years of experience to his Pulmonology practice. His specialties include critical care, pulmonology, sleep and pulmonary hypertension. What is your patient care philosophy?My aim is to make patients feel better. What would you like people to know about you as a physician?I want patients and their families to know that I care. Why did you decide to become a physician? I want to help people. What do you enjoy most about working with patients? Seeing patients get better is very rewarding. How does your work improve lives? My work saves very ill patients in the intensive care units, and I am able to help with lifespan and quality of life in chronically ill patients. What are some fun facts about you?I love to travel; also I love hosting a Burmese New Year water party! In what community and volunteer organizations are you involved? I am involved with the Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA) community and the sleep community. Describe a childhood memory you have about visiting the doctor?When I was about 5 or 6 years old, I had to have a tonsillectomy, and the doctors and nurses were super nice to me and gave me all the ice cream I could eat!

Languages

• Burmese

Education

• Institute of Medicine I Yangon

Other Specialties

• Pulmonologist