Tony Pham, DC
What are Dr. Pham's educational achievements?
Dr. Tony Vu Pham was accepted and attended Nursing School at the University of Texas at Arlington. He wanted to pursue something more hands on and fulfilling. He wanted a deeper level of care for his patients. As life would have it, he discovered Chiropractic while getting treatment from a Chiropractic Intern and decided to take on this new adventure to help those around him - especially athletes.
He went on to graduate from Parker University in Dallas, TX with a Doctorate’s degree in Chiropractic. He knows a multitude of techniques including the Gonstead System, Diversified, Webster, Upper Cervical, and is continuing his education in Active Release Technique (ART) through Dr. Tabassum Ali. He hopes to be certified in this technique in the near future.
What has Dr. Pham been up to?
While at Parker University Dr. Pham was part of the Gonstead Club and Adjusting Ninjas Club consistently practicing his adjusting techniques for the future. When he was in school he spent his breaks to attend two mission trips, 7 days each, to Haiti and Dominican Republic providing
chiropractic care to those in need. On his trips he has helped over a thousand patients from babies to the elderly through Chiropractic care.
5055 W. Park Blvd. #400
Plano, TX 75093
Requesting Medical Records
Texas chiropractors must provide patient records within 15 business days of a request, as mandated by the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners (TBCE) under 22 Tex. Admin. Code § 76.2. Records cannot be withheld for a past-due account or lack of a letter of protection.
Key Rules for Providing Medical Records (22 TAC §76.2 & §76.3):
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Timeline: Records must be delivered within 15 business days.
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Fees: A "reasonable fee" can be charged:
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Paper: Up to $25 for the first 20 pages, and $0.50 per page thereafter.
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Electronic: Up to $25 for 500 pages or less, $50 for more than 500.
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Affidavit: A fee of up to $15 may be charged for a custodian of records affidavit.
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Denial of Request: Records may only be withheld if the chiropractor determines that disclosure would harm the physical, mental, or emotional health of the patient. If denied, the chiropractor must document the reason, notify the patient within 15 days, and request a second opinion.
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Retention: Records must be kept for a minimum of six years from the date of last treatment (or until a minor turns 21, whichever is longer).
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Transfer: When a doctor-patient relationship ends or a practice is sold, chiropractors must ensure records are transferred or maintained according to these rules.