Family practice doctor in CT who has written a book detailing the experiences he has had over the twenty years of being in medicine
Background
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Minh Han was born in Saigon, Vietnam. When the Communists took over the country, he and his family fled to the U.S. Dr. Han grew up in Houston, completing his bachelor's and doctorate at Rice University and Baylor College of Medicine, respectively.
During medical school, Dr. Han fell in love with primary care and international medical mission work and chose to pursue the field of family medicine. He then did three years of residency in Roanoke, Virginia, during which time he also served as a county medical examiner.
After Virginia, Dr. Han moved to Connecticut, where he has established a thriving medical practice. He also serves as an assistant clinical professor for the University of Connecticut School of Medicine and continues to do medical mission work around the world.
He currently lives with his partner Mike and son. His hobbies include organic gardening, sustainable living, knitting, and church activities.
Accomplishments
Outstanding Community Service Award--Eastern Connecticut Health Network, 2005
Top Docs-- Connecticut Magazine, 2006
Award for Exemplary Peer-Based Performance-- Connecticut State Medical Society and Health Net of Connecticut, 2005
Family Practice Preceptor of the Year-- University of Connecticut School of Medicine, 2009