Meet Gwyn Richardson, M.D.
Gwyn Richardson, JD, MD, F.A.C.O.G.
Department of Gynecologic Oncology and Reproductive Medicine, Division of Surgery
Present Title & Affiliation
Primary Appointment
Professor, Department of Gynecologic Oncology and Reproductive Medicine, Division of Surgery, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Dual/Joint/Adjunct Appointment
Associate Professor (Adjunct), Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Galveston, TX
Education & Training
Degree-Granting Education
| 2001 | University of Texas Medical School at Galveston, Galveston, TX, USA, MD, Medicine |
| 1997 | University of Texas School of Law, Austin, TX, USA, JD, Law |
| 1992 | Bryn Mawr College, Bryn Mawr, PA, USA, BA, Political Science |
Postgraduate Training
| 2016-2017 | Clinical Fellowship, LEAD (Leadership Education and Development), Association of American Medical Colleges, Washington D.C, MD |
| 2006-2009 | Clinical Fellowship, Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Galveston, TX |
| 2001-2005 | Clinical Residency, Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Galveston, TX |
Board Certifications
| 2015 | American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Gynecologic Oncology |
| 2011 | American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Obstetrics and Gynecology |
Experience & Service
Academic Appointments
Associate Professor, Department of Gynecologic Oncology and Reproductive Medicine, Division of Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2018 - 2024
Associate Professor with Tenure, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Galveston, TX, 2017 - 2018
Assistant Professor, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Galveston, TX, 2009 - 2017
Administrative Appointments/Responsibilities
Medical Co-Director, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Galveston, TX, 2018 - Present
Co-Director, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston Residency Program, Galveston, TX, 2017 - Present
Assistant Course Director, TIME curriculum, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Galveston, TX, 2016 - 2017
Course Director, Heart of Medicine: Being with Suffering, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Galveston, TX, 2016 - Present
Associate Director, Department of Physician Healer Track, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Galveston, TX, 2016 - Present
Obstetrics and Gynecology Clerkship Co-Director, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Galveston, TX, 2014 - 2017
Medical Co-Director, UTMB Cancer Center at Victory Lakes, League City, TX, 2014 - Present
Holder, Frances Eastland Conally Professorship in Gynecologic Oncology, Galveston, TX, 2012 - Present
Medical Co-Director, UTMB Gynecologic Oncology Clinic at Doctor’s Hospital at Renaissance, Edinburg, TX, 2010 - 2013
Medical Co-Director, UTMB Health RMCHP - McAllen, McAllen, TX, 2010 - 2013
Clinical Instructor, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Galveston, TX, 2005 - 2006
Endowed Positions
Frances Eastland Conally Professorship in Gynecologic Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Galveston, TX, 2012 - Present
Honors & Awards
| 2018 | UTMB John P. McGovern Academy of Oslerian Medicine Excellence in Clinical Teaching Award 2018, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston |
| 2018 | UTMB “5-star provider”, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston |
| 2017 | University of Texas Distinguished Teaching Professor, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston |
| 2017 | Houstonia Magazine “Top Doc” in Houston/Galveston |
| 2017 | UTMB Clinician of the Month, Academy of Master Clinicians |
| 2017 | “Golden Apple” Medical Student Teaching Award, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston |
| 2016 | Houstonia Magazine “Top Doc” in Houston/Galveston |
| 2016 | UTMB Academy of Master Teachers, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston |
| 2016 | “Golden Apple” Medical Student Teaching Award, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston |
| 2015 | Houstonia Magazine “Top Doc” in Houston/Galveston |
| 2015 | “Golden Apple” Medical Student Teaching Award, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston |
| 2014 | “Golden Apple” Medical Student Teaching Award, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston |
| 2012 | “Golden Apple” Medical Student Teaching Award, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston |
| 2012 | Frances Eastland Conally Professorship in Gynecologic Oncology |
| 2011 | “Golden Apple” Medical Student Teaching Award, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston |
| 2010 | “Golden Apple” Medical Student Teaching Award, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston |
| 2006 | “Golden Apple” Medical Student Teaching Award, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston |
| 2005 | “Golden Apple” Medical Student Teaching Award, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston |
| 2005 | ACOG District VII and VIII Joint Annual Meeting “George T. Schneider Award” Best Presentation |
| 2005 | TAOG Resident Research Day, 3rd Place Award |
| 2004 | “Golden Apple” Medical Student Teaching Award, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston |
| 2003 | “Golden Apple” Medical Student Teaching Award, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston |
| 2002 | “Golden Apple” Medical Student Teaching Award, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston |
| 2001 | Finalist, UTMB Intern of the Year |
| 1992 | cum laude, Bryn Mawr College |
Professional Memberships
Selected Publications
Peer-Reviewed Articles
- Wright TJ, Dillon EL, Durham WJ, Chamberlain A, Randolph KM, Danesi C, Horstman AM, Gilkison CR, Willis M, Richardson G, Hatch SS, Jupiter DC, McCammon S, Urban RJ, Sheffield-Moore M. A randomized trial of adjunct testosterone for cancer-related muscle loss in men and women. J Cachexia Sarcopenia Muscle 9(3):482-496, 2018. e-Pub 2018. PMID: 29654645.
- Guo F, Hirth JM, Lin YL, Richardson G, Levine L, Berenson AB, Kuo YF. Authors' Response: "Angelina Jolie Effect" on the Shifting Role of BRCA Testing in the U.S. Am J Prev Med 53(5):e197-e199, 2017. PMID: 29054247.
- Guo F, Hirth JM, Lin YL, Richardson G, Levine L, Berenson AB, Kuo YF. Use of BRCA Mutation Test in the U.S., 2004-2014. Am J Prev Med 52(6):702-709, 2017. e-Pub 2017. PMID: 28342662.
- M Joyner, Richardson G, L Levine, S Hatch. Retrospective review of chemoradiation in the preoperative or definitive management of locally advanced vulvar cancer. Oncology 29(4 Suppl 1), 2015. PMID: 25930866.
- Ma LT, Campbell GA, Richardson G, Schnadig VJ. Should high-risk adolescents have Papanicolaou tests?. Cancer Cytopathol 121(8):432-9, 2013. e-Pub 2013. PMID: 23450854.
- Dillon EL, Basra G, Horstman AM, Casperson SL, Randolph KM, Durham WJ, Urban RJ, Diaz-Arrastia C, Levine L, Hatch SS, Willis M, Richardson G, Sheffield-Moore M. Cancer cachexia and anabolic interventions: a case report. J Cachexia Sarcopenia Muscle 3(4):253-63, 2012. e-Pub 2012. PMID: 22585408.
- Ramondetta LM, Urbauer D, Brown AJ, Richardson G, Thaker PH, Koenig HG, Levenback C, Sun C. Work related stress among gynecologic oncologists. Gynecol Oncol 123(2):365-9, 2011. e-Pub 2011. PMID: 21777966.
- Ramondetta L, Brown A, Richardson G, Urbauer D, Thaker PH, Koenig HG, Gano JB, Sun C. Religious and spiritual beliefs of gynecologic oncologists may influence medical decision making. Int J Gynecol Cancer 21(3):573-81, 2011. PMID: 21436706.
Abstracts
- Dillon EL, Durham W J, Casperson SL, Hortsman AM, Randolph KM, Danesi CP, Hatch SS, McCammon SD, Levine L, Willis M, Richardson G, Urban RJ, Sheffield-Moore M. Testosterone Therapy is Anti-Cachectic in Cancer Patients Receiving Standard of Care Chemotherapy. Journal of Geriatric Oncology 4:S21, 2013.
Book Chapters
- Levine L and Richardson G||. Cancer in Pregnancy. In: Maternal Medicine. McGraw Hill, 495-512, 2015.
- Levine L and Richardson G. Robotic Surgery for Ovarian Cancer. In: Robotic Surgery. Walter de Gruyter GmbH: Berlin,Boston, 249-257, 2013.
- Richardson G and Dinh T. Ovarian Cancer Surgery. In: Gynecologic Surgery. McGraw-Hill Education, 187-199, 2011.
- Richardson G and Dinh T. Radical Hysterectomy. In: Gynecologic Surgery. McGraw-Hill Education, 201-213, 2011.
Patient Reviews
CV information above last modified November 13, 2024