Melanie N. Truong Le, DO, OD

Melanie N. Truong Le, DO, OD

Associate Professor-Clinical

Department:
SOM-Ophthalmology

Email:
mtruongle@umc.edu

Work Phone:
(601) 984-5122

Biography

I went to medical school to become a "DOOD". That word is a clever play and a hint of a transformative process. I was born during the end of the Viet Nam war, and my parents were stricken with the struggle and after math of a war, that required fleeing a home they loved and family they would come to miss throughout the rest of their lives. All for the hope that I and my siblings have a better life. Thanks to them I came to the United States driven to make a difference. I was raised in Kansas and later went to school to become an optometrist. I sought for most of my life to be an educator, and through that I loved learning. As a result, I practiced optometry for 10 years and returned to school after the death of a family member due to a neurologic condition and I aimed to become a neurologist. I completed medical school and trained to become a neurologist and with my passion for both ophthalmology and neurology, I trained in neuro-ophthalmology. Highly specialized in ophthalmology and neurology, I am passionate about the love of the two fields and feel very privileged to be able to provide the best I can for those who need this specialty, which is in high demand.

Education

Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Clinical Fellowship, Neuro-ophthalmology2020
University of Iowa Health Sciences Center, Fellowship #1, Neuro-Ophthalmology2019
Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, DO, Osteopathic Medicine2014
Pennsylvania College of Optometry, O.D., Optometry2000
UT Southwestern Medical Center, Residency, Neurology

Specialty Certification Licensure

Licensure, Mississippi Medical License07/2025 - 06/2026
Certification, ABPN Neurology

Current Positions

Associate Professor, School of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology01/2025 - Present
The University of Mississippi Medical Center
Jackson, Mississippi 39216

Academic Appointments or Other Previous Appointments

Associate Professor, University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Medicine, Department of Neurology

Publications

Journal Article

Zhou B, Cheng PR, Halderman A, Gunturu M, Truong‑Le M. Misleading Clumsiness: Unraveling Confusion Between Balance and Visual Field Constriction Caused by Amiodarone. Archives of Medical Case Reports2025
Ngo, M., Sambhariya, W. S., Myers, M., Cao, J., Kamat, S., & Truong‑Le, M. N. Gender Based Differences in Electronic Medical Record Utilization in an Academic Ophthalmology Practice AJO International, 2024; 1(4):100082.

Review Article

Gunturu M, Sguigna PV, Truong‑Le M. Neuro-Ophthalmology Notions: The Optic Nerve as Topographic Marker in the 2024 McDonald Diagnostic Criteria for Multiple Sclerosis. Practical Neurology2025

Abstracts

Nguyen C, Noorani S, Truong‑Le M. Atypical Presentation of Orbital Pulsation Following Craniotomy and Radiation Therapy: A Case Report Neurology, 2024; 102(17_supplement_1):5823.
(P8‑10.001).
2025
Canady D, Kenny S, Truong-Le M, Early H, Barr W, Cao J Blood-shot Eyes: a curious tale of missed clues and re-reviews Presented at American Academy of Ophthalmology, Chicago, IL. October 20242024
Sambhryia WS, Truong-Le M Two Sides of the Same Coin Presented at NANOS 50th Annual Meeting, Honolulu, HI. March 20242024

Book Chapter

Truong-Le, M., Mallery, R.M. Neurovascular Causes of Acute Monocular Visual Loss Current Treatment Options in Cardiovascular Medicine. 2020;22(27)2020
Zaidat OO, Lerner AJ, Miles JD (Contributing Author: Truong M) The Little Black Book of Neurology Elsevier, Philadelphia, PA, 20202020
Truong M, Friedman D Headache and the Eye, in Modern Day Management of Headache: Questions and Answers. Jaypee Brothers, New Delhi, 2017 Modern Day Management of Headache: Questions and Answers. Jaypee Brothers, New Delhi, 20172017

Electronic Publications

Srinivas R, Truong-Le M. Non-Accidental Eye Injuries – A Review. Neuro-Ophthalmology Virtual Education Library (NOVEL). Submitted August 2024, accepted.2024

Presentations

National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, The role of extenders in Neuro-ophthalmology, North American Neuro-ophthalmology Society, Honolulu, HI03/2024
National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, Radiation Induced Optic Neuropathy, Peking Medical China, Virtual02/2022

Honors, Awards, and Recognition

Frank B. Walsh Case selected 2024, North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society2024
Best Abstract by a Fellow Award 2019 “Reflex Upper and Lower Eyelid Movements in Response to Light Stimuli”, North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society2019
International Headache Academy Scholarship, International Headache Academy2019
Stephen Damm Memorial Award For excellence and compassion in pa􀆟ent care in Neurology presented by the Stephen Damm Family, UTSW Neurology Residency2018
Parkland Neurology Resident of the Year, Parkland Hospitals & Clinics2018
Arnold P Gold Humanism Award Recogni􀆟on of exemplary service, integrity, clinical excellence, and compassion, UTSW Arnold P. Gold Humanism2018
International Headache Academy Scholarship, International Headache Academy2018
Frontiers in Headache Research Scholarship Research project – “Correla􀆟on of Visual Func􀆟on and Na􀆟onal Eye Ins􀆟tute Visual Func􀆟on Ques􀆟onnaire in Subjects with Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension.” , American Headache Society2017

Professional Membership and Service

Vietnamese Neurological Association, Lecturer, Conference organization, Monthly Conferences facilitating, teaching, discussion2024 - Present
North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society, Member2019 - Present